Mainz vs RB Leipzig Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The visitors are tied with Bayern at the top of the table.

Mainz will welcome RB Leipzig at home for their seventh league game of the season with the hope to climb up the table. The Carnival club have struggled to find their mojo this season and sit at the tenth spot with two wins, draws and defeats each. They come into this game on the back of a dominant 3-0 win over St. Pauli in their last outing.

Leipzig on the contrary are flying high and are level on points with league leaders Bayern Munich. They sit at the second spot with 14 points in hand from four wins and two draws. They are yet to lose a game this season and have scored nine goals while conceding just two so far. A win could take them to the top of the table provided Bayern Munich drop points over the weekend.

Kick Off

Saturday, 19 October, 7:00 PM IST

Venue: Mewa Arena, Mainz

Form

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

RB Leipzig (in all competitions): W-L-W-D-L

Players to watch 

Jonathan Burkardt (Mainz)

The German international has been in red-hot form for Mainz. He has found the back of the net six times in his last seven outings for the club. He is Mainz’s top scorer this season and has scored five of their eleven goals. His goalscoring instincts coupled with his work rate and versatility make him an undisputed starter for his side.

Lois Openda (RB Leipzig)

Lois Openda has been a standout performer for RB Leipzig this season. He has played a crucial run in their success this season and is expected to continue doing so. Openda has five goal contributions in the Bundesliga this season with four goals and an assist. The Belgium international is known for his pace, versatility and finishing abilities.

Match facts

• This fixture averages 3.8 goals per match
• Mainz have not conceded a single goal against RB Leipzig in their last three meetings
• The last time RB Leipzig won a game against Mainza was back in 2022

Mainz vs Leipzig: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: RB Leipzig to win – 10/11 by Betfair
• Tip 2: Xavi Simons to score anytime – 3/1 by Bet365
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 6/10 by WilliamHill

Injury & Team News

RB Leipzig will not have Xaver Schlager, Elif Elmas, Assan Ouédraogo and Kevin Kampl.

Mainz will miss Dominik Kohr and Maxim Leitsch.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 16

Mainz wins – 5

RB Leipzig wins – 7

Draws – 4

Predicted Line-up 

Mainz (3-4-2-1)

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

RB Leipzig (4-4-2)

Gulacsi (GK); Lukeba, Geertruida, Orban, Raum; Haidara, Seiwald, Simons, Nusa; Sesko, Openda

Prediction

Mainz have enjoyed recent success against RB Leipzig, but are expected to end up on the losing end this time. RB Leipzig are more likely to pull off a win and continue their flawless run.

Prediction: Mainz 1-3 RB Leipzig

Telecast

India: Sony Liv, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports Mix, Sky Go UK

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes App, Canal+ Sport1 Afrique

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