Mainz vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Bundesliga 2024-25

Xabi Alonso’s men were the better side when these sides last met.

Mainz are ready to host Bayer Leverkusen in the match week 34 of Bundesliga 2024-25 season. The final matchday contest between the two teams is all set to take place at the MEWA Arena.

Mainz 05 are in sixth place on the Bundesliga points table at the moment. As things stand, they will most likely end in the UEFA Conference League spot for the upcoming season. It is the final match week and they will not be looking to drop points here. A win is crucial for them here if they want to play in the UECL next season.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen fell short of winning the title this season but have successfully secured a spot in the UEFA Champions League for the next season. Xabi Alonso will be leaving at the end of the season. A loss will not be a big issue for the visitors here, but they can might hamper the chances for Mainz to secure a spot in the Conference League for the next season.

One last test 👊#M05B04 pic.twitter.com/aAhmC9KoGR

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 14, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Mainz, Germany
• Stadium: MEWA Arena
• Date: Saturday, May 17
• Kick-off Time: 19:00 IST/ 13:30 GMT/ 08:30 ET/ 05:30 PT
• Referee: Tobias Reichel
• VAR: In use

Form:

Mainz 05: L-D-L-D-W

Bayer Leverkusen: D-D-W-D-L

Players to Watch

Jonathan Burkardt (Mainz)

Jonathan Burkardt is the leading goal scorer for Mainz in the German League this season. He has scored 17 goals and has also been able to bag a couple of assists in 28 league games this season. Burkardt is surely going to trouble Bayer Leverkusen’s defence and will be looking to score a goal or two here.

Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)

The 22-year-old German midfielder has done well for Bayer Leverkusen this season. He has caught the eye of many top European clubs with his performances. Florian Wirtz has four goal involvements in the last four games for his side. He has scored a total of 10 goals and has 13 assists to his name in 30 Bundesliga games this season.

🥜 pic.twitter.com/gGR5ijwTto

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 13, 2025

Match Facts

• Bayer Leverkusen are on a three-match winning run against Mainz.
• Mainz 05 have not lost any of their last two games.
• Leverkusen have not emerged victorious in any of their last two matches.

Mainz vs Bayer Leverkusen: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @3/1 bet365
• Patrick Schick to score @6/1 Skybet
• Goals over 3.5 @6/5 Skybet

Injury and Team News

Mainz will be without the services of Dominik Kohr, Moritz Jenz and Robin Zentner as they are injured.

Nordi Mukiele, Martin Terrier, Mario Hermoso and a couple of more Bayer Leverkusen players are injured and will not be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 29

Mainz won: 9

Bayer Leverkusen won: 17

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Mainz predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

RieB (GK); Da Costa, Bell, Hanche-Olsen; Caci, Sano, Amiri, Mwene; Nebel, Jae-Sung; Burkardt

Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Hradecky (GK); Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Andrich, Xhaka, Grimaldo; Boniface, Wirtz; Schick

Match Prediction

The German League contest between the two teams is going to be an entertaining one. The Mainz vs Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga 2024-25 is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Mainz 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen

Telecast Details

India: Sony Liv, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

USA: fubo TV

Nigeria: SuperSport

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