News Focus
- Goalkeeper Robin Zentner starts his first match after a long-term injury absence
- Forward Sheraldo Becker faces his old club Union Berlin at the Mewa Arena
- Union coach Marie-Louise Eta hunts for her first Bundesliga win in her fourth game
- The Berlin side has already secured their place in next season’s top flight
- Urs Fischer takes charge of Mainz against the club he formerly managed
1. FSV Mainz 05 welcome 1. FC Union Berlin to the Mewa Arena for the final clash of matchday 33 in the Bundesliga. The hosts aim to end their home campaign with a strong performance.
Manager Urs Fischer previously spent several years in charge of the visitors. Since arriving at Mainz, he has lifted the team’s results. Now he wants another solid display from his players in their last home outing of the season.
Robin Zentner returns between the posts for the hosts. This marks his first start since recovering from a lengthy lay-off. Up front, Sheraldo Becker leads the line against the club where he used to play.
For the visitors, head coach Marie-Louise Eta continues her search for a maiden victory. She has overseen three league matches without a win so far. However, Union have already guaranteed their safety in the division. Defeats for FC St. Pauli and VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday confirmed their survival.
Livan Burcu keeps his place in the starting eleven after his decisive contribution last weekend. Veteran defender Christopher Trimmel also starts and will wear the captain’s armband.
Mainz 05 Starting XI: Zentner; da Costa, Posch, Kohr; Caci, Nebel, Sano, Amiri (c), Mwene; Tietz, Becker
Union Berlin Starting XI: Klaus; Doekhi, Diogo Leite, Kemlein; Trimmel (c), Burcu, Khedira, Rothe; Burke, Ansah; Ilić