1 Fsv Mainz 05 vs Stuttgart Prediction & Betting Tips - DFB Pokal

Prediction published on 27/10/2025, 13:00  by Thobelani Moyo in DFB Pokal Predictions

FSV Mainz 05 will welcome VfB Stuttgart to the Mewa Arena in the second round of the DFB Pokal. This marks the third meeting between these two sides. Their last outing was in December 2017, where the hosts won 3-1 at home in the Round of 16. Here's our match prediction.

Mainz have endured a difficult start to the 2025-26 Bundesliga season. With four points accumulated from eight games, they occupy 16th place.

Last time out, the 05ers suffered a 2-1 away league defeat against Stuttgart, their opponents in this fixture. This marked their third loss in four games across all competitions.

Bo Henriksen's men now shift their attention to the DFB Pokal. In the first round, they were pitted against a second-tier side, SG Dynamo Dresden. Nadiem Amiri scored the only goal in that match to guide his team to a 1-0 away victory.

After a 1-0 home league victory against Mainz, VfB Stuttgart have now won three of their last four competitive matches.

Die Roten are the defending champions in the DFB Pokal. In the previous edition, they secured a 4-2 win over Bielefeld in the final to clinch their fourth title in this competition - their first since 1997.

However, Sebastian Hoeness' men made an unconvincing start to their title defense. They had to win 7-8 on penalties in the first round against Braunschweig after playing a 3-3 draw in regular time.