Lech Poznań vs Mainz 05 — Match Preview
A fascinating European clash takes place at the Stadion Poznań on Thursday, 11 December 2025. Lech Poznań, currently 16th in the league phase with 6 points, welcome a Mainz 05 side sitting comfortably in 5th place with 9 points. However, the form guide tells a different story: Lech are unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions, while Mainz are in crisis, having lost four of their last five games. With the “Kolejorz” formidable at home and the Bundesliga side ravaged by injuries, this could be a defining night for both teams’ knockout ambitions.
Lech Poznań vs Mainz 05 — Match Info
- Competition: UEFA Conference League (League Phase – Matchday 5)
- Venue: Stadion Poznań, Poznań (Capacity: 42,837)
- Date: Thursday, 12 December 2025
- Kickoff: 21:00 CET | 20:00 GMT | 01:30 IST (Friday)
- Referee: TBC (UEFA Appointment)
Lech Poznań vs Mainz 05 — Match Stakes
Lech Poznań (16th — 6 pts):
- Win → Moves to 9 pts, virtually securing a playoff spot and pushing for Top 8
- Draw → Keeps them in the middle of the pack (9th-24th)
- Loss → Risks dropping towards the elimination zone (below 24th)
Mainz 05 (5th — 9 pts):
- Win → Jumps to 12 pts, almost guaranteeing a Top 8 direct qualification spot
- Draw → Maintains a strong position but delays confirmation
- Loss → Could drop out of the Top 8; confidence crisis deepens
Lech Poznań vs Mainz 05 — Team News
Lech Poznań:
- Håkans D. — Out (Groin)
- Wålemark P. — Out (Knee)
- Ishak M. — Available (Captain & Top Scorer)
Mainz 05:
- Zentner R. — Out (Adductor Injury)
- Bell S. — Out (Hamstring)
- Onisiwo K. — Out (Illness)
- Leitsch M. — Out (Muscle)
- Caci A. — Out (Thigh)
Lech Poznań vs Mainz 05 — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Lech Poznań
- 07/12 — 2–2 vs Cracovia (Ekstraklasa)
- 04/12 — 2–0 vs Piast Gliwice (Cup)
- 01/12 — 0–0 vs Wisla Plock (Ekstraklasa)
- 27/11 — 2–0 vs Lausanne (Conference League)
- 23/11 — 4–1 vs Radomiak Radom (Ekstraklasa)
Mainz 05
- 06/12 — 0–1 vs B. Monchengladbach (Bundesliga)
- 01/12 — 0–4 vs Freiburg (Bundesliga)
- 27/11 — 0–1 vs Univ. Craiova (Conference League)
- 22/11 — 1–1 vs Hoffenheim (Bundesliga)
- 10/11 — 0–1 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (Bundesliga)
Lech Poznań vs Mainz 05 — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- No previous competitive meetings found.
- This is the first-ever clash between these two sides.
Lech Poznań vs Mainz 05 — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Lech Poznań (4-2-3-1)
Mrozek B.; Pereira J., Salamon B., Milic A., Gurgul M.; Murawski R., Kozubal A.; Hotic D., Sousa A., Gholizadeh A.; Ishak M.
Mainz 05 (3-4-2-1)
Riess L.; Kohr D., Jenz M., Van den Berg S.; Widmer S., Sano K., Amiri N., Mwene P.; Lee J., Nebel P.; Burkardt J.
Lech Poznań vs Mainz 05 — Impact Bench
Lech Poznań: Szymczak (Energy off bench), Fiabema (Direct pace)
Mainz 05: Sieb (Attacking threat), Barkok (Midfield stability)
Lech Poznań vs Mainz 05 — Tactical Analysis
Lech Poznań
Under the lights in Poznań, Lech will look to dominate possession against a Mainz side low on confidence. The key will be the overload on the right flank with Joel Pereira and Dino Hotic. They will aim to feed Mikael Ishak early, testing Mainz’s backup goalkeeper. Defensively, they must watch for Mainz’s pressing traps in midfield.
Mainz 05
Mainz usually thrive on chaos and high pressing, but their recent form suggests fatigue and defensive fragility. With Zentner and key defenders out, they may adopt a more conservative approach, sitting in a 5-4-1 block and looking to hit on the counter through the speed of Burkardt and the creativity of Amiri. Set-pieces will be their best route to goal.
Lech Poznań vs Mainz 05 — Key Battles
- Ishak vs Kohr — physical battle in the box
- Murawski vs Amiri — control of the midfield engine
- Pereira vs Mwene — duel on the wing
- Salamon vs Burkardt — stopping the runs in behind
Lech Poznań vs Mainz 05 — Spotlight Players
Lech Poznań — Mikael Ishak
The captain is the heart and soul of this team. His hold-up play and finishing ability are elite for this level. If Lech scores, Ishak is usually the architect or the finisher.
Mainz 05 — Nadiem Amiri
With the team struggling, Amiri’s ability to drive the ball forward and create something out of nothing is crucial. He needs to step up and lead the midfield in a hostile atmosphere.
Lech Poznań vs Mainz 05 — Prediction
Lech Poznań 1–0 Mainz 05
Mainz are in a freefall, winless in five and struggling to score. Lech are rock solid at home and have the momentum. The Polish side should edge a tight, tactical affair to claim a massive three points.
Lech Poznań vs Mainz 05 — Betting Insights
- Under 2.5 Goals — Likely (Mainz scoring struggles)
- Double Chance — Lech Poznań or Draw
- Clean Sheet — Lech Poznań (Value Bet)
Lech Poznań vs Mainz 05 — Where to Watch
- Poland: Polsat Sport
- Germany: RTL+
- International: DAZN / UEFA.tv (Select Regions)
Lech Poznań vs Mainz 05 — FAQs
Q: When is the Lech Poznań vs Mainz 05 match?
A: The match kicks off on Thursday, 11 December 2025, at 21:00 CET (local time).
Q: Where is Lech Poznań vs Mainz 05 being played?
A: The match takes place at the Stadion Poznań in Poznań, Poland.
Q: Is Robin Zentner playing for Mainz?
A: No. The Mainz goalkeeper is ruled out with an injury.
Q: How can I watch Lech Poznań vs Mainz 05 live?
A: Viewers in Poland can watch on Polsat Sport. In Germany, the match is available on RTL+.
Q: Who is the favorite to win?
A: Due to current form and home advantage, Lech Poznań are slight favorites despite Mainz being from a higher-ranked league.
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