Bayer Leverkusen are doing everything in their power to keep up with Bayern Munich but the gap remains the same. Die Werkself now face an interesting challenge in Mainz, who are also going through an impressive period.
Xabi Alonso’s magic has not yet run out and Bayer Leverkusen are playing just as good as last season, if not better. Their recent triumph at Dortmund was not only surprising but it extended their unbeaten streak in the Bundesliga to 14 games. Moreover, it extended their overall win streak to 10 matches in a row. Die Werkself last lost in early November in the Champions League during their trip to Liverpool.
We doubt Mainz were on anyone’s top list this season but Die Nullfunfer are right up there with Leverkusen. Their routine win over Bochum boosted them to the Top 4 and besides their upcoming opponents, Mainz are the team in the best form in the Bundesliga.
They won six of their last seven games in the top flight. More importantly, Mainz scored at least twice in every single one of those seven games, including the 4-3 defeat at Wolfsburg.
How the bookies view it: Everyone's favourite favourites
The average fan would love for Mainz to continue their rise and win on Tuesday but bookmakers have a different idea. By their calculations, Bayer Leverkusen are a 9/20 favourite next to the 21/4 of Mainz. The draw is also available at 4/1.
Recent head-to-head: Draws are almost forbidden
Die Nullfunfer sometimes had the upper hand this rivalry has mostly been about Bayer Leverkusen in recent years. Die Werkself have seven wins in the last 10 H2Hs. And overall, they lead in the all-time stats with 20 wins to 12. Interestingly, these teams have only produced five draws in 37 H2Hs.
Players to watch: Two of the league's best
Whether you pick Patrik Schick or Jonathan Burkardt, you wouldn’t be wrong. Schick has 11 goals and Burkardt has 12 goals in the Bundesliga this season. But the latter has been more consistent, scoring goals week in, and week out.
Schick, in turn, scored six goals in the last two Bundesliga games – a brace against Dortmund and four against Freiburg.
Probable line-ups
Bayer Leverkusen: Hradecky, Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie, Mukiele, Andrich, Xhaka, Grimaldo, Frimpong, Tella, Schick
Mainz: Zentner, Jenz, Bell, da Costa, Mwene, Kohr, Sano, Caci, Lee, Nebel, Burkardt
Anything else catch the eye?
It is always a pleasure watching a Mainz game, just as much as watching Bayer Leverkusen’s attacking football has been a delight over the past two years. Both teams play attractive football and share an equally impressive scoring form.
And while playing at the BayArena is never easy, few teams have conceded more goals at home than Bayer Leverkusen. Mainz will find their way to the goal in one way or another.
Overall, we anticipate another Over between these two teams. Their rivalry has already produced five games with 3+ goals in a row. We wouldn’t side with any team in this case, although Leverkusen are likely to win the three points at home. But Mainz already beat Bayern Munich, Dortmund, and Eintracht Frankfurt.
This German Bundesliga match between Bayer Leverkusen and Mainz will be played on Jan 14, 2025 and kick off at 19:30. Check below for our tipsters best Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
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