FSV Mainz 05 vs Samsunspor Prediction, Betting Tips, H2H & Stats – UEFA Europa Conference League
FSV Mainz 05 host Samsunspor in a decisive UEFA Europa Conference League league phase finale at MEWA Arena on Thursday, 18 December 2025, with kick-off at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT).
Both sides sit on 10 points entering the final matchday, battling for a top-eight finish to secure direct qualification to the round of 16. Mainz occupy eighth spot, while Samsunspor hold fifth – a win guarantees progression for either, but a draw could suffice depending on other results. The hosts boast a perfect home record in Europe this season, while the visitors remain hard to beat on their travels.
This preview analyses form, head-to-head, stats, and expert tips.
Socapredict Expert Prediction
Recommended Bet: Mainz 05 to Win Odds: Around 1.65-1.70 (check latest with top bookmakers)
Safer alternative: Mainz Draw No Bet (stake returned if draw). Value pick: Both Teams to Score (Yes) – Samsunspor’s attacking threat combined with Mainz’s occasional vulnerabilities.
Mainz’s unbeaten European home form and recent signs of revival under Urs Fischer give them the edge in this high-stakes clash.
FSV Mainz 05 vs Samsunspor Betting Tips
- Mainz Win — Perfect home record in Conference League; all three seasonal victories at MEWA Arena.
- Both Teams to Score (Yes) — Landed in recent games for both; Samsunspor have scored in most European outings.
- Over 2.5 Goals — Potential for an open game with progression on the line.
- Jonathan Burkardt or Benedict Hollerbach anytime scorer — Key threats for Mainz.
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FSV Mainz 05 vs Samsunspor Head-to-Head (H2H) Stats
This is the first competitive meeting between FSV Mainz 05 and Samsunspor.
No prior H2H history, but Mainz have never faced Turkish opposition, while Samsunspor have lost all previous encounters against German sides.
FSV Mainz 05 Recent Form & Stats
Under new boss Urs Fischer, Mainz show improvement with back-to-back draws, including a creditable 2-2 at Bayern Munich.
European form remains strong: unbeaten at home, with wins over Fiorentina and Zrinjski.
Recent results highlight resilience despite domestic struggles.
Samsunspor Recent Form & Stats
Samsunspor started brightly with three straight wins but have faltered, winless in six across all competitions (three draws, three losses).
Strong away record persists – just one defeat in last eight road games – and they’ve scored consistently in Europe (10 goals in five matches).
Missing key forward Cherif Ndiaye (AFCON duty) could blunt their attack.
When is the match? 18 December 2025, kick-off 21:00 CET at MEWA Arena, Mainz.
Where to watch? Check TNT Sports, DAZN, or local broadcasters.
What is Socapredict’s top tip? Mainz 05 to Win – backed by home invincibility in Europe and Samsunspor’s dip in form.
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