<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">The two teams will clash in Germany in the game's first leg, with it taking place on Friday, April 10, at 06:00 AEST.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">The team that wins will feel they have an excellent chance of going on to win it.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">&nbsp;</p><h2 style="margin-bottom:4pt;margin-top:18pt;">Quick Picks</h2><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;"><strong>Our pick:</strong> Draw</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;"><strong>Value bet:</strong> Under 2.5 Goals</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;"><strong>Long shot:</strong> 1-1 correct score</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">&nbsp;</p><h2 style="margin-bottom:4pt;margin-top:18pt;">Betting Preview</h2><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">Mainz will feel confident about their chances of doing well in this game.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">Urs Fischer's side have won each of the four games they have played at home in this year's competition, keeping three clean sheets and conceding one goal.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">Overall, they finished seventh in the Group Phase, winning four and drawing one (losing one) of their six games.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">They scored seven goals and conceded just three. In the Round of 16, they kept clean sheets in the tie against Sigma, winning 2-0 after a goalless draw away in the first leg.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">Still, Strasbourg were the best team in the competition statistically.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">They won the Group Phase by finishing top with five wins and one draw, being one of only two teams to go unbeaten.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">They scored 11 goals and conceded five.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">Much of that work was done with now-Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior, but Gary O'Neil is looking to carry on the good work.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">He was in charge of their Round of 16 clash with Rijeka, leading them to a 3-2 aggregate victory over the two legs.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">They won the first leg as the away side 2-1, before a 1-1 draw at home saw them through.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">&nbsp;</p><h2 style="margin-bottom:4pt;margin-top:18pt;">Betting Markets to Watch</h2><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">With how these two teams play, we think there's value worth exploring in the '<strong>Under 2.5 Goals</strong>' market.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">As noted, both teams have been able to score goals when required, and it's likely that both will try to attack from the off to give them the best possible footing in the second leg.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">However, both defences are strong and don't concede large amounts.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">We think there's <strong>value in the BTTS hitting</strong> due to the attacking lines both teams have and their ability to score goals.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">Mainz may not have been prolific, but they've been consistent in finding the back of the net in each game played.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">Strasbourg have been a little better in finding the net, but they've been more vulnerable at the back.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;"><strong>Martial Godo offers value as an anytime goalscorer</strong> for Strasbourg.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">He has four goals in the tournament so far, and eight in <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/france/french-ligue-1">Ligue 1 betting</a>, highlighting his prowess in front of goal.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">We think he could potentially be a difference-maker in this game, especially as the Germans have a tight defensive line.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">&nbsp;</p><h2 style="margin-bottom:4pt;margin-top:18pt;">Our Prediction</h2><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">Check the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-europa-conference-league/mainz-v-strasbourg-10280257">Mainz vs Strasbourg betting odds</a> at Sportsbet.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">Our prediction for this <strong>upcoming game is a draw</strong>, as both teams are likely to cancel each other out.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">Both have been solid in defence throughout the competition, but that doesn't mean we don't think there'll be goals.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">For punters looking to learn more about <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-uefa-conference-league">how to bet on the Conference League</a>, this match offers a good example of why backing the draw can provide value in evenly matched knockout ties.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">Both Mainz and Strasbourg have shown they can compete at this level, with the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/germany/german-bundesliga">Bundesliga betting</a> markets reflecting Mainz's strong domestic form this season.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">Meanwhile, Strasbourg's performances in <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/france/french-ligue-1">French Ligue 1 betting odds</a> have shown they are capable of competing against top-tier opposition.</p>