Bayer Leverkusen vs FSV Mainz 05

Bayer Leverkusen
d w w l d
1 - 1
1.23
xG
0.73
Full Time
FSV Mainz 05
w w w l d
J. Quansah
88'
S. Becker
67'
Predictions
Stats
Odds
Predictions

Double chance : Bayer Leverkusen or draw

Bayer Leverkusen are playing at home against FSV Mainz 05. Looking at their recent games, Leverkusen have had a mixed run with a win, a couple of draws, and some losses. Mainz have also been struggling to find consistent form, with only one win in their last five matches.

When these two teams have met recently, their games have often been quite open with several goals. Their last meeting finished with a high score. Based on their current form and recent meetings, this looks like it could be a close and interesting match.

Last Updated: 26 Feb 2026 10:41 AM
starting lineups
7.3
28
J. Blaswich
7.2
12
E. Tapsoba
7.6
8
R. Andrich
8.3
4
J. Quansah
7.3
20
A. Grimaldo
7.3
25
E. Palacios
7.2
6
E. Fernandez
6.3
13
Arthur
6.9
19
E. Poku
6.3
7
J. Hofmann
6
14
P. Schick
7.6
33
D. Batz
6.3
48
K. Potulski
6.9
4
S. Posch
7
31
D. Kohr
6.9
2
P. Mwene
6.9
7
Lee Jae-Sung
6.9
6
K. Sano
6.9
8
Paul Nebel
6.6
30
S. Widmer
7.5
23
S. Becker
6.2
20
P. Tietz
field field
substitutes
Substitutes for Bayer Leverkusen
A. Tape
46' Out: Arthur
46
I. Maza
59' Out: J. Hofmann
59
M. Terrier
59' Out: E. Poku
59
C. M. Kofane
72' Out: E. Fernandez
72
A. Garcia
82' Out: E. Palacios
82
Substitutes for FSV Mainz 05
Silas
69' Out: S. Becker
69
D. da Costa
81' Out: S. Widmer
81
L. Maloney
89' Out: Lee Jae-Sung
89
statistics
66 Ball Possession 34
1 Goals 1
1.23 Expected Goals 0.73
match facts

REFEREE

T. Stieler

STADIUM

BayArena

LOCATION

Leverkusen

  • Bayer Leverkusen have won 6 of the last 11 head-to-head meetings against Mainz.
  • Mainz have won 4 of the last 11 encounters, including the most recent match 1-0 in January 2025.
  • Leverkusen's recent form is mixed, with 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 5 matches.
  • Mainz are struggling for form, with 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 5 games.
  • Leverkusen average 1.86 goals per game this season, compared to Mainz's 1.29.
  • Leverkusen dominate possession on average (57.3%) versus Mainz (45.4%).
  • The median shot count heavily favors Leverkusen (17) over Mainz (9).
  • Prediction models give Leverkusen a strong 68.5% chance of avoiding defeat (Double Chance).
  • Head-to-head history is a major factor, with models rating Leverkusen's advantage at 93%.
  • Defensive metrics strongly favor Leverkusen, rated 70% vs Mainz's 30%.
  • The highest odds for a Leverkusen win or draw (Double Chance) are 1.20 with 1xBet.
  • The match will be played at Leverkusen's home ground, the BayArena.
Last Updated: 26 Feb 2026 10:41 AM
head to head team stats
Total
Per Match
52 Corners 46
132 Fouls 174
16 Offsides 30
155 Shots 157
73 Shots on Goal 51
38 Yellow Cards 35
3 Red Cards 1
24 Goals 15
15 Goals Conceded 24
5 Clean Sheets 0
last matches
bundesliga standings
#
Team
PL
W
D
L
GD
PTS
#6
33
17
7
9
21
58
#10
33
9
10
14
-11
37