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Bayer Leverkusen - Mainz
Germany Bundesliga I - BayArena
Prediction 1
Bayer Leverkusen to Win
17/20 (1.85)
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Prediction 2
Over 2.5 Goals
8/11 (1.73)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Leverkusen and Mainz collide at the BayArena in Germany’s Bundesliga on Sunday, February 19th. Leverkusen and Mainz are separated by just four places and on point ahead of their clash this weekend. Read our Bundesliga predictions and betting tips along with the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Leverkusen vs Mainz
Mainz haven’t won a Bundesliga away match since mid-October ahead of another tough test on the road at Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday. Read our top Leverkusen vs Mainz predictions for this weekend’s fixture below.
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Bayer Leverkusen to Win
Bayer Leverkusen need a pick-me-up following their midweek Europa League defeat at home to Monaco and Die Werkself look well-placed to deliver a timely victory over Mainz on Sunday. The visitors have been poor on the road this term and they have lost five of their last seven Bundesliga tests on the road. Leverkusen also cruised to a 3-0 win at Mainz when the teams last met in August and our opening Leverkusen vs Mainz prediction tips Xabi Alonso’s side to claim maximum points again.
Over 2.5 Goals
Recent encounters between Bayer Leverkusen and Mainz have provided plenty of entertainment, and three of the last four meetings between the sides featured over 2.5 goals. 100% of Mainz’s last four matches in the Bundesliga also spawned at least three goals and more excitement could be in the works when Die Nullfünfer head to the BayArena on Sunday. With that in mind, bettors are advised to consider another stake on over 2.5 goals.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Leverkusen vs Mainz
Check out our selection of key stats for Sunday’s match featuring Leverkusen – Mainz below alongside a tool to help you choose the most suitable odds.
Head to Head
27/08/22
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Mainz
Bayer Leverkusen
0
3
18/02/22
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Mainz
Bayer Leverkusen
3
2
25/09/21
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Bayer Leverkusen
Mainz
1
0
13/02/21
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Bayer Leverkusen
Mainz
2
2
17/10/20
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Mainz
Bayer Leverkusen
0
1
Last Five - Bayer Leverkusen
21/09/23
UEFA Europa League UEL
BK Hacken
Bayer Leverkusen
0
4
W
15/09/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Bayern Munich
Bayer Leverkusen
2
2
D
07/09/23
Europe Friendlies Europe
Alemannia Aachen
Bayer Leverkusen
2
4
W
02/09/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Darmstadt
Bayer Leverkusen
1
5
W
26/08/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Borussia M'gladbach
Bayer Leverkusen
0
3
W
Last Five - Mainz
23/09/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Augsburg
Mainz
2
1
L
16/09/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
VfB Stuttgart
Mainz
3
1
L
02/09/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Werder Bremen
Mainz
4
0
L
27/08/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Eintracht Frankfurt
Mainz
1
1
D
20/08/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Union Berlin
Mainz
4
1
L
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, Leverkusen vs Mainz odds and probability figures ahead of Sunday’s game below.
Leverkusen odds: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%
Draw odds: 29/10 (3.9) – 25.6%
Mainz odds: 31/10 (4.1) – 24.4%
Leverkusen have a 54.1% chance of emerging with all three points on Sunday, while the host’s Patrik Schick is listed as one of the options with the lowest price in the anytime goalscorer market at 13/10 (2.3) – 43.5%. Both teams to score meanwhile, comes in at 4/6 (1.67), which has an implied probability of 60%.
Leverkusen vs Mainz Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates, Leverkusen vs Mainz lineups and team news for Sunday’s Bundesliga scuffle below.
Leverkusen
Keeper Andrey Lunev and midfielder Charles Aranguiz are out for Leverkusen, while Karim Bellarabi is a slight doubt in midfield. Bayer lost 3-2 at home to Monaco in the Europa League on Thursday and Head Coach Xabi Alonso might be tempted to shuffle his pack to manage energy levels in his squad on Sunday.
Predicted Lineup for Leverkusen: Hradecky – Frimpong, Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie – Palacios, Andrich, Amiri, Wirtz, Diaby – Schick
Mainz
Mainz keeper Robin Zentner is laid low with a back issue, while defender Silvan Widmer is out with a thigh problem. Attackers Delano Burgzorg and Jonathan Burkhardt are both in the treatment room too. Mainz jumped to 12th spot following their 3-1 win over Augsburg in their last match.
Predicted Lineup for Mainz: Dahmen – Hanche-Olsen, Bell, Fernandes – da Costa, Barreiro, Stach, Caci – Jae-Sung, Onisiwo, Ajorque
Player to Watch – Florian Wirtz
Wunderkind Florian Wirtz has made quite the impact following his return from a long term injury and the dazzling 19-year-old scored his first goal in an age when he rifled home against Monaco on Thursday. Wirtz is one of the most-talented youngsters in Europe and the schemer will be out to part more defensive lines on Sunday.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
Bayer Leverkusen
Mainz
Bundesliga Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bayern Munich | 34 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 54 | 71 |
| 2 |  Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 22 | 5 | 7 | 39 | 71 |
| 3 |  RB Leipzig | 34 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 66 |
| 4 |  Union Berlin | 34 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 62 |
| 5 |  SC Freiburg | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 59 |
| 6 | Bayer Leverkusen | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 50 |
| 7 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 50 |
| 8 |  Wolfsburg | 34 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 49 |
| 9 | Mainz | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | -1 | 46 |
| 10 |  Borussia M'gladbach | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 43 |
| 11 |  Cologne | 34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | -5 | 42 |
| 12 |  TSG Hoffenheim | 34 | 10 | 6 | 18 | -9 | 36 |
| 13 |  Werder Bremen | 34 | 10 | 6 | 18 | -13 | 36 |
| 14 |  Bochum | 34 | 10 | 5 | 19 | -32 | 35 |
| 15 |  Augsburg | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | -21 | 34 |
| 16 |  VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 7 | 12 | 15 | -12 | 33 |
| 17 |  Schalke | 34 | 7 | 10 | 17 | -36 | 31 |
| 18 |  Hertha Berlin | 34 | 7 | 8 | 19 | -27 | 29 |
Leverkusen vs Mainz Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the current Bundesliga leaders?
Bayern Munich currently occupy top spot in the Bundesliga.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 18:30 BST.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend taking a glance at Stake and 888Sport if you’re looking for the best odds. Make sure to check out our Leverkusen vs Mainz near the top of this preview.
