Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts are just four points below leaders Bayern.

Defending Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen will welcome Mainz to the BayArena in their 17th league game. Leverkusen have turned their fortunes around massively and just at the right time. They are back in the title race and are now going head-to-head against Bayern.

Xabi Alonso’s men have found their mojo and are not dropping points anymore. The Black and Reds head into this game on the back of ten victories in their last 10 outings across all competitions. 

Mainz on the other hand have been one of the most improved and impressive sides in the Bundesliga this season. From being a mid-table club to being a prime contender for a Champions League spot, they have certainly come a long way. They have shown a lot of character and resilience and have taken down both Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund this season. With six wins in their last seven games, the Carnival club sit at the fourth position in the standings.

Kick Off

Wednesday, January 15, 1:00 AM IST

Venue: BayArena

Form

Bayer Leverkusen (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Mainz (in all competitions): W-W-W-L-W

Players to watch 

Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen)

Patrik Schick has been firing on all cylinders this season for Bayer Leverkusen. He has played a crucial role in turning the table around for the defending champions and bringing them back into the title race. The Czechia international is known for his consistency and serial goalscoring abilities.

Schick is one of the most in-form players in the world right now having scored six goals in his last two Bundesliga games, including a match-winning brace against Dortmund in the last game. He has a phenomenal scoring frequency of 52 minutes and is expected to be on the scoresheet against Mainz as well. 

🇨🇿 𝑫𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒓! ⭐️🔙 #BVBB04 | #Schick | #Bayer04 | #MOTM |@CastoreEngland pic.twitter.com/z3iN88tlof

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04fussball) January 11, 2025

Jonathan Burkardt (Mainz)

Jonathan Burkardt will be the man to watch out for Mainz heading into this game. The German forward has been consistently finding the back of the net and taking his side over the line this season. The 24-year-old is known for his versatility, technical prowess and finishing.

He averages a goal every 94 minutes which speaks volumes about what he brings to the table. Burkardt is fresh off a match-winning brace against Bochum and has scored twelve Bundesliga goals so far, including seven in his last seven outings.

Another ✌️ goals today! 😁#Mainz05 #M05BOC pic.twitter.com/1hK2WUniyi

— Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) January 11, 2025

Match facts

• This fixture averages almost three goals per game
• The last time the two teams played out a draw was back in 2021
• Bayer Leverkusen have won four of their last six games against Mainz

Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Bayer Leverkusen to win – 2/5 by betfair
• Tip 2: Patrik Schick to score anytime – 7/4 by bet365
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 4/5 by vBet

Injury & Team News

Bayer Leverkusen will miss Jeanuel Belocian.

Meanwhile, Gabriel Vidovic remains sidelined for Mainz.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 37

Bayer Leverkusen wins – 20

Mainz wins – 12

Draws – 5

Predicted Line-up 

Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-2-1): 

Hradecky (GK); Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Palacios, Xhaka, Grimaldo; Tella, Wirtz; Schick

Mainz (3-4-2-1) 

Zentner (GK); Jenz, Bell, Kohr; Caci, Sano, Amiri, Mwene; Hong, Lee; Burkardt

Prediction

This will be one of the most entertaining games of the season and promises a lot of drama and action and Bayer Leverkusen are expected to come out on top.

Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 Mainz

Telecast

India: SonyLiv, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports Mix, Sky Go Uk

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes App, Canal+Sport 1 Afrique

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