FSV Mainz 05 – Union Berlin

Mainz, sitting eighth with four points from three games and a modest 6‑3 goal difference, will host a struggling Union Berlin side that occupy 16th place with just a single point and a bleak –6 tally. The hosts have already secured a win and a draw, while the visitors have yet to taste victory this season after two defeats and a draw. Both teams will be keen to improve their positions, with Mainz hoping to consolidate a top‑half push and Union desperate for the first win to climb out of the relegation zone. Their head‑to‑head record this campaign offers no advantage to either side, setting the stage for a decisive encounter in Mainz’s stadium.