Holstein Kiel is fighting hard to stay in the Bundesliga but has always lost points in the matches they should have won. Today, they were ahead for a long time in the match but couldn't prevent Mainz's goal and the match ended 1-1.
Since it was away, it may seem like a 1 point gain for Kiel but they couldn't keep the win and lost 2 points.
Mainz was the better side in the match. 2 of the balls hit the post. Leipzig finished this week with a win and reduced the point difference with Mainz in 4th place to 1 point.
Mainz is a team that has been on a decline in the last 3 weeks. They dropped 8 points in the last 3 matches. If this continues, they may lose their chance to qualify for the Champions League.
This match went the way I least expected which is a draw because my prediction was for Mainz to win since they are playing at home and are obviously stronger than Holstein Kiel. If Mainz could not win Holstein Kiel that is at the bottom of the Bundesliga, they are obviously putting their chances of qualifying for the champions league next season on the line. Now Mainz is closely being followed by RB Leipzig that won their match today as they hosted Hoffenheim bringing them closer to Mainz with just a point difference. This weekend now open the league for more fierce competition this season.