<p>The two teams will meet on Friday, April 17, with the game taking place at 06:00 AEST in a match that could potentially see the eventual winners of the tournament.</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Quick Picks</h2><p><strong>Our pick:</strong> Strasbourg win</p><p><strong>Value bet:</strong> Under 2.5 Goals</p><p><strong>Long shot:</strong> Samir El Mourabet as an anytime goalscorer and/or assist provider</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Betting Preview</h2><p>Mainz entered the game with strong home form, and Urs Fischer's side delivered when it mattered in the first leg. They took hold of the tie last week with a 2-0 victory at home, making it five wins from five in Germany, with four clean sheets and just one goal conceded.</p><p>In the tie, Kaishu Sano and Stefan Posch put the tie to bed before 20 minutes had been played, with their efforts and some resolute defending enough to send the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/france/french-ligue-1">Ligue 1</a> side heading back to France with disappointment.</p><p>Indeed, it was a big win, given that the now-Gary O'Neil-led team finished top of the League Phase as one of the two teams to go unbeaten. In fact, it was their first defeat of the competition, having advanced through the Round of 16 with a win and a draw across the two legs.</p><p>In the first leg, Mainz dominated for much of it statistically. Fischer's side would have 15 attempts on goal, with seven of them being registered as being on target. Strasbourg would only have one of their eight total attempts on target.</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Betting Markets to Watch</h2><p><strong>Strasbourg are considered big pre-match favourites</strong> in the betting odds available at Sportsbet. Indeed, they tend to be very strong at home in all competitions, meaning they have some <strong>value in the moneyline odds</strong>.</p><p>However, we don't think there'll be too many goals, given that both teams can defend really well. The '<strong>Under 2.5 Goals</strong>' market has the potential to hit, as both defences are strong and goals don't often get shipped by either.</p><p>Still, with that said, we think the <strong>BTTS has value in hitting</strong>. Both have strong attacking lines, and if Strasbourg gets a goal early on, Mainz may feel they want to restore their cushion and keep their advantage. They have the firepower to do so.</p><p>For long shot value, <strong>Samir El Mourabet could be worth value as an anytime goalscorer and/or assist provider</strong>. All four of his goal contributions have arrived in home games this season (G2, A2), and he registered a goal and assist in Strasbourg's last home contest.</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Our Prediction</h2><p>Check the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-europa-conference-league/mainz-v-strasbourg-10280257">Strasbourg vs Mainz betting odds</a> at Sportsbet.</p><p>We think there's value in <strong>Strasbourg likely winning the game</strong>, but we do think <strong>Mainz will do enough to qualify for the next round</strong> of the UEFA Europa Conference League. 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>, understanding two-legged ties is essential.</p><p>Strasbourg offer value due to their strong form at home, but Mainz's sturdy defence should see them through. The <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/germany/german-bundesliga">Bundesliga</a> side have shown they can grind out results on the road, and their two-goal advantage provides a significant buffer heading into this second leg.</p>