Weekend 21/5 Treble | Jack Wright

The rise of Walsall under Mat Sadler has been spectacular. This week the 39-year-old penned a contract extension in the wake of rebuffed interest from managerless Plymouth. After consolidation last season, the Saddlers have compiled a 14-game unbeaten run which sees them hold a commanding 10-point lead at the summit of League Two with a game in hand. Their home form has been particularly impressive, converting the Bescot Stadium into a fortress with nine victories from 12 fixtures.

While Tranmere did manage to defeat Walsall in the reverse fixture, the visitors' away record is the division's worst, having collected a mere eight points from 33 available on their travels. The contrast in momentum couldn't be greater - Walsall riding a seven-game winning streak while Tranmere have lost five consecutive away fixtures.

Mainz's remarkable climb to fifth place reached new heights with a courageous ten-man victory at Frankfurt in the last game before the winter break. A win which illustrates a team performing well above expectations. Their transformation under Bo Henriksen has been spectacular, accumulating 16 more points than at this stage last season and positioning themselves as genuine European contenders. They are five Bundesliga meetings undefeated against Bochum, winning four with their recent form of five wins in seven matches, including a victory over Bayern Munich, making them a strong selection.

While Bochum showed signs of life with their first win of the season before the break, their overall record of D3, L11 leaves them rooted to the foot of the table and looking destined for the drop. The quality gap between a European-chasing Mainz and relegation favourites Bochum should be evident come the final whistle at the Mewa Arena.

Marseille returned to action in some style last weekend by thrashing Le Havre 5-1, a very pleasing win given their previous home form concern. That was a fifth victory from their last six matches across all competitions a run of form which has cemented their position as PSG's closest title challengers. Roberto de Zerbi’s men have been sensational on the road winning seven of their eight Ligue 1 away fixtures and visit a Rennes side who have lost five of their last seven league games.

Their first appearance after the winter break ended in a 3-2 defeat at Nice and this prolific Marseille outfit, top scorers in the division away from home, look set to exploit such defensive vulnerability. Sitting seven points behind the leaders, Les Phocéens know they can't afford to drop points, and their recent attacking displays suggests they won't.

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