RB Leipzig take fellow top-six outfit Mainz at the Red Bull Arena in the German Bundesliga on Saturday, 01 March. Read our German football predictions for the contest below.
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RB Leipzig vs Mainz prediction: Visitors to avoid defeat?
Key Stats
- Mainz have lost only one of their last five assignments in the Bundesliga.
- RB Leipzig have dropped points in six of their last seven games in the Bundesliga.
- Mainz avoided defeat in four of their last five meetings with RB Leipzig.
- RB Leipzig conceded two goals in three of their last four assignments on home soil.
Correct score prediction: RB Leipzig 2-2 Mainz
RB Leipzig have won only once in seven attempts in the Bundesliga and they drew 2-2 in two of their last three matches on home soil. Mainz have a good record against Die Roten Bullen and can earn a point here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: RB Leipzig are favourites
- HOME: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
RB Leipzig have dropped down the standings following a poor run of one win in seven games, yet they hosts remain 17/20 favourites to win on Saturday.
Mainz have won three of their last five games in the Bundesliga and look like better value to win at 16/5 in the match result markets. Read more of our latest football predictions and analysis on our dedicated page.
Most recent H2Hs: Mainz have impressed
Mainz managed to avoid defeat in four of their last five encounters with RB Leipzig, though they lost this season’s reverse fixture 2-0.
Germany Bundesliga I 19/10/24
Mainz
RB Leipzig
Germany Bundesliga I 30/03/24
RB Leipzig
Mainz
Germany Bundesliga I 04/11/23
Mainz
RB Leipzig
Germany Bundesliga I 01/04/23
RB Leipzig
Mainz
Germany Bundesliga I 08/10/22
Mainz
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig preview: Schlager remains sidelined
Xaver Schlager, Antonio Nusa and Benjamin Henrichs are listed as injury absentees for RB Leipzig. Die Roten Bullen could be fatigued following their midweek exploits against Heidenheim in the DFB Pokal on Wednesday evening.
Predicted lineup: Gulacsi (GK), Baku, Orban, Lukeba, Raum, Seiwald, Kampl, Baumgartner, Simons, Sesko, Opendar
Germany Bundesliga I 10/05/25
D
Werder Bremen
0
RB Leipzig
0
Germany Bundesliga I 03/05/25
D
Bayern Munich
3
RB Leipzig
3
Germany Bundesliga I 26/04/25
L
Eintracht Frankfurt
4
RB Leipzig
0
Germany Bundesliga I 19/04/25
D
Holstein Kiel
1
RB Leipzig
1
Germany Bundesliga I 11/04/25
W
Wolfsburg
2
RB Leipzig
3
Mainz preview: Bell and Tauer remain doubtful
Stefan Bell and Niklas Tauer are touch and go for Mainz and could miss out again on Saturday. Mainz moved ahead of RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga table last weekend following their hard-fought 2-0 win over St. Pauli.
Predicted lineup Zentner (GK), Da Costa, Jenz, Kohr, Caci, Sano, Amiri, Mwene, Nebel, Burkardt, Weiper
Germany Bundesliga I 10/05/25
W
Bochum
1
Mainz
4
Germany Bundesliga I 04/05/25
D
Eintracht Frankfurt
1
Mainz
1
Germany Bundesliga I 26/04/25
L
Bayern Munich
3
Mainz
0
Germany Bundesliga I 19/04/25
D
Wolfsburg
2
Mainz
2
Germany Bundesliga I 12/04/25
L
TSG Hoffenheim
2
Mainz
0
Player to watch – Anthony Caci
Right wing-back Anthony Caci was a menace with his raiding runs last weekend when the 27-year-old completed a game-high-equalling four dribbles in Mainz’s 2-0 win over St. Pauli
Caci to provide thrust again
Caci has chipped in with an impressive five assists for Mainz this season and the Frenchman’s eye for an accurate pass and ability to swing in a decent centre could make him a key creative outlet for his team again on Saturday.