1. FC Union Berlin vs 1. FSV Mainz 05 Prediction 20 August 2023

The sensational Union Berlin will host Mainz in the Bundesliga first game day match.

Every year, Union Berlin perform better and better, and the fourth position in the 2022/23 season is a clear confirmation of this. A few days ago, the Iron Ones dealt with Waldorf (4:0) in the German Cup, and before that there were victories over Udinese (1:0) and Atalanta (4:1) in friendly sparring.

During the pre-season training camp, Mainz in turn broke the resistance of Koblenz (6:1), St. Gallen (4:1) and Burnley (3:0), and Elfersberg became their victims in the round of 64 of the National Cup - 1:0. Let us remind you that in the last league season, the Carnival club finished in the middle of the peloton, incidentally having a hand in the loss of the league title by Borussia Dortmund.

We think that in the new league season, Mainz will remain a storm of authority, while it will be more and more difficult for the capital to demonstrate good football. Our prediction: both teams have good chances to exchange goals.