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Mainz 05 welcome Schalke 04 at MEWA Arena, Mainz on Saturday, Feb 27 at 3:30 PM in a Bundesliga fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.
Mainz 05 come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 1L). Schalke 04 travel in mixed form (1W 2D 1L), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.
Despite playing at home, Mainz 05 face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Schalke 04 have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Schalke 04 won 3–2.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Mainz 05 a slight edge, but Schalke 04 are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.