This game is in the Bundesliga, kick off at 15:30 on Saturday 24 August 2024.
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Mainz 05 v Union Berlin Bundesliga
Mainz 05 was founded in 1905 and Union Berlin was founded in 1966, giving Mainz 05 a much longer history in professional football.
Union Berlin earned promotion to the Bundesliga for the first time in their history in 2019, while Mainz 05 has been a consistent presence in the top division since the 2004-2005 season.
Mainz 05's stadium, the Opel Arena, has a capacity of 34,000, while Union Berlin's stadium, the Stadion An der Alten Försterei, has a capacity of 22,012.
Mainz 05 achieved their highest ever finish in the Bundesliga in the 2010-2011 season, coming in 5th place. Union Berlin's highest finish in the Bundesliga is 7th place, achieved in the 2020-2021 season.
Mainz 05's traditional colors are red and white, while Union Berlin's traditional colors are red and white as well, with the addition of yellow.
Mainz 05 has a strong youth development program and has produced several talented players who have gone on to have successful careers in top European leagues. Union Berlin has also developed several promising young players, including striker Max Kruse.