Bayer Leverkusen returns to action on the Bundesliga schedule this weekend, as they look to open up a staggering eleven-point advantage over Bayern Munich. The leaders have been among the standout Bundesliga teams this term after going 22 matches without defeat in the scores and odds.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz 05 Picks
- Pick: Bayer Leverkusen -2 (+120)
That will see them come into this home match against relegation-threatened Mainz as the commanding favorites in the Bundesliga odds. You can find our Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz score prediction below.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz Odds
Team | Handicap | Moneyline | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Bayer Leverkusen | -2 +120 | -453 | O 3 -108 |
Mainz 05 | +2 -140 | +1204 | U 3 -112 |
Draw | +562 |
Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz Information
Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz
Location of the Game: BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany
Date & Time: Friday, February 23, 2024. 2:30 PM ET
How to Watch: ESPN
Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz Recent Scores
Mainz upset the odds to produce one of the shock Bundesliga scores in this exact fixture last season. However, that remains just one of three home defeats suffered by Leverkusen under Xabi Alonso. Leverkusen landed a comfortable 3-0 win in the reverse fixture this term.
Last Game Records
Bayer Leverkusen
Leverkusen maintained their excellent unbeaten record last weekend, claiming a 2-1 win on the road against Heidenheim. Jeremie Frimpong opened the scoring before Amine Adli added a second in the final ten minutes.
Mainz
Mainz picked up a rare win on the Bundesliga schedule last weekend after securing a 1-0 home success against Augsburg. Their only goal in the win was netted just two minutes before the halftime break by Sepp van den Berg.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz Betting Preview
Bayer Leverkusen Preview
It is easy to run out of compliments to express how Leverkusen is performing this term. The side currently sit top of the German Bundesliga standings, and they could move eleven points clear of the reigning champions on Friday. Leverkusen are unbeaten in their last 32 competitive fixtures under Alonso, with their win last weekend tying the all-time record. However, they could make history if they avoid defeat at BayArena against Mainz.
Bayer Leverkusen have already accumulated 58 points after 22 league matches this term, which is the third-best start to a Bundesliga season. In fact, Leverkusen already have eight more points than they had picked up in the entirety of last season.
However, the German side are winless in their last six matches played on a Friday. Despite that, they will be a prominent selection when making a Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz score prediction.
Mainz Preview
It has been a damning season to this point for the visitors, as Mainz 05 is under increasing danger of relegation. The German side currently sits second bottom in the Bundesliga standings, and they are currently seven points adrift of safety.
Mainz have picked up just two wins in the competition this term, and they have suffered the third-most losses in the league. Much of their issues have come in the final third, as they have netted just 17 goals this term. However, a welcome return to winning ways last weekend was a pleasing factor.
But, despite winning away at Leverkusen last season, that is just one of two wins that they have recorded on the road since the end of October 2022. Meanwhile, they are the only team in the top-flight yet to win an away match in the Bundesliga this season.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz Odds Breakdown
The home side will be among the popular selections when making a Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz score prediction this weekend at -453. An away win will be among the most unlikely outcomes at +1204. Meanwhile, the draw is priced up at +562.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz Pick and Prediction
History looks on the cards this weekend, as Leverkusen looks set to achieve the longest competitive unbeaten run in Bundesliga history. We expect them to accomplish the feat with a dominant showing against their relegation-threatened rivals, with a win by at least three clear goals.
- Final Score Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 Mainz (+600)
- Pick: Bayer Leverkusen -2 (+120)
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