Mainz vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction & Tips
The Mewa Arena is hoping to see its Mainz team topple the 2024 German Champions, Bayer Leverkusen, this Saturday evening. A win would allow the current 6th-placed Bundesliga side to secure their place in Europe and a place in the UEFA Europa League. RB Leipzig, level on points in 7th, could snatch 6th place from Mainz if they beat Stuttgart and Leverkusen manage to hold off Henriksen’s side. Lee Jae-Sung’s team-mates (7 goals) have not lost at their own stadium in the league since 19 October, when they beat Borussia Dortmund (3-1) and Bayern Munich (2-1). After drawing 1-1 with Eintracht Frankfurt on 4 May, Mainz thrashed bottom-placed Bochum 1-4 at home on Saturday. Mainz are now ready to topple Xabi Alonso’s side!
Despite losing their title, Bayer Leverkusen had another fine season, finishing in 2nd place behind the Bavarian club. However, the 2024 German champions have won just 1 of their last 5 matches, against Augsburg (2-0) on 26 April. Since that 19th Bundesliga success, Leverkusen have been disappointing at Freiburg (2-2) and Borussia Dortmund (2-4) last Sunday. Schick’s team-mates (19 goals) could suffer another defeat away from home since their 2-1 semi-final defeat at Arminia Bielefeld on 1 April. Another disappointment away from the BayArena?
