Match Analysis: FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayer Leverkusen – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-10-18
- Time: 1:30 PM UTC
- Location: MEWA Arena, Mainz, Germany
Game Overview
Bundesliga strugglers Mainz 05, languishing 16th and winless at home in the league since February, host Bayer Leverkusen, who sit 5th and are unbeaten in 36 consecutive away Bundesliga matches under new manager Kasper Hjulmand. Mainz have struggled offensively and defensively, while Leverkusen come in with momentum from back-to-back wins and with European football on the horizon[1][2].
Key Factors to Consider
- Mainz: 1 win, 1 draw, 4 losses (4 pts), four defeats in last six (including last two without scoring), no home league wins since Feb (D5, L3, lost all three this season without scoring). Leverkusen: 3 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss (11 pts), back-to-back wins under new manager, unbeaten on the road in 36 Bundesliga matches[1][2].
- Last five meetings: Leverkusen 2-2 Mainz (May 2025), Leverkusen 1-0 Mainz (Jan 2025), Leverkusen 2-1 Mainz (Feb 2024), Mainz 0-3 Leverkusen (Sep 2023), Leverkusen 2-3 Mainz (Feb 2023). Recent trend sees Leverkusen unbeaten in four straight, including three wins[4].
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- Mainz struggling with balancing domestic and European commitments, Leverkusen riding high from recent form and a major European fixture ahead. Both teams near top of league for red cards this season[2].
- Mainz desperate for points to climb out of the drop zone, Leverkusen seeking momentum before a key European match and chasing a record Bundesliga away unbeaten streak[2].
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Leverkusen: 146, Mainz: 183, Draw: 245 | Leverkusen | ★★★★☆ 70% |
| Spread | Leverkusen 0 (-126), Mainz 0 (+106) | Leverkusen (-126) | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
| Over/under | Over 2.75 (-106), Under 2.75 (-114) | Under 2.75 | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Bayer Leverkusen 13% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 2.75 13% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Bayer Leverkusen at 13% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 9% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Bayer Leverkusen are clear favorites based on form, recent head-to-head, and away record. Mainz's home struggles and lack of goalscoring make a Leverkusen win the most probable outcome, with a chance for a clean sheet given Mainz's goal drought[2].
Predicted Score: 0-2 (Leverkusen win, under 2.75 goals)