FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction, Tips & Odds
FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayer Leverkusen
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The model favours Bayer Leverkusen to win this match, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Both teams enter this fixture with identical records, but Leverkusen holds a slight edge in goal difference, having scored five goals more than Mainz. Positioned fifth in the Bundesliga, Leverkusen has shown consistent form, with three wins in their last five matches. Their attacking prowess is evident, as they have netted ten goals across four games this season. On the other hand, FSV Mainz 05 sits just one spot below in sixth place, also with seven points from four matches. Their recent form includes three wins, one draw, and one loss, indicating they are competitive this season. However, they have conceded six goals, slightly more than their opponents, which may impact their defensive stability in this match. According to the model, Bayer Leverkusen has a 40.7% chance of winning, while Mainz has a 34.1% chance. Both teams are likely to contribute to an exciting game, with a 64.0% probability of over 2.5 goals and a 66.3% chance of both teams scoring. A potential caveat for Leverkusen could be their away performance, which sometimes lacks the dominance seen at home. The full methodology, which utilizes expected goals and actual results, is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, courtesy of The Daily Punt Analysis Team.
Betting Predictions
How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.
Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.
Combined goal output is high (4.6 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 12.8% probability.
FSV Mainz 05 have been the stronger side, winning 59% of their matches.
Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 12.8% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.
Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. FSV Mainz 05 are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.
Best Betting Odds
FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayer Leverkusen| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 2.93 | 3.88 | 2.25 | 1.41 | 2.64 | 1.39 | 2.76 | |
| 2.88 | 4.00 | 2.20 | 1.36 | 2.88 | 1.36 | 3.00 | |
| 3.00 | 3.99 | 2.22 | 1.46 | 2.75 | — | — | |
| 2.63 | 3.39 | 2.20 | — | — | — | — | |
| 2.80 | 3.60 | 2.25 | — | — | 1.40 | 2.80 | |
| 3.00 | 3.80 | 2.20 | 1.44 | 2.75 | 1.40 | 2.75 | |
| 3.01 | 3.98 | 2.31 | 1.41 | 2.64 | 1.39 | 2.81 | |
Betano | 2.92 | 3.85 | 2.25 | 1.47 | 2.75 | 1.42 | 2.75 |
BetVictor | 2.80 | 3.75 | 2.10 | 1.43 | 2.56 | 1.36 | 2.88 |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsDouble Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 10 Meetings (Bayer Leverkusen leads 6-2)In the last 10 matches between FSV Mainz 05 and Bayer Leverkusen, Bayer Leverkusen leads with 6 wins, while FSV Mainz 05 has secured 2 victories, and there have been 2 draws. The scorelines indicate a tendency for Bayer Leverkusen to achieve narrow wins, with five matches decided by a single goal, and they have also recorded two 3-0 victories. FSV Mainz 05's last win against Bayer Leverkusen was in February 2022, suggesting a struggle to find consistent success against this opponent. Overall, the head-to-head record leans in favor of Bayer Leverkusen, reflecting their dominance in recent encounters.
Bundesliga Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 12 | WWWW |
| 2 |  Bayern München | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 10 | WWDW |
| 3 |  SC Freiburg | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 10 | DWWW |
| 4 |  FC Augsburg | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 7 | LDWW |
| 5 | Bayer Leverkusen | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 7 | WDWL |
| 6 | FSV Mainz 05 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 7 | WLWD |
| 16 |  Hamburger SV | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 13 | -11 | 3 | WLLL |
| 17 |  Union Berlin | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 17 | -13 | 1 | LLLD |
| 18 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 16 | -10 | 0 | LLLL |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonFSV Mainz 05 have won 11 of their last 17 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include lost to FSV Mainz 05 1-3 and drew with FSV Mainz 05 0-0.
Overall, the wider run reads 20W 8D 6L from the last 34 games (59% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Bayer Leverkusen have won 8 of their last 17 matches on the road, drawing 4 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include drew with FC Augsburg 2-2 and lost to SV Elversberg 3-2.
Overall, the wider run reads 16W 9D 7L from the last 32 games (50% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Lineups
Lineups not yet announced
Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.
Unavailable Players
0 playersFSV Mainz 05
No reported absences
Bayer Leverkusen
No reported absences
Betting Strategy
High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.
Yellow Card Prediction
The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.
Corner Prediction
FSV Mainz 05 average 2.5 goals per match at home; Bayer Leverkusen 2.1 on the road. Open, attack-leaning sides tend to produce more corners; tight, low-event games tend to produce fewer. Our pick is over 9.5 corners at 1.72.
Player Stats Bet
FSV Mainz 05 have been the stronger side on attack across the season, winning 59% of their matches and averaging 2.5 goals per game. FSV Mainz 05 player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.
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The Daily Punt Analysis Team
Data-driven football predictions and betting tips
This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.
Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.
