REF’s picks

Both teams to score looks heavily favored given the defensive frailties and recent high-scoring outings on both sides.

1. 1Both Mainz and Werder Bremen have featured in multiple high-scoring matches lately.
2. 2Mainz's defensive absentees leave gaps that Bremen's forwards can exploit.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.