FSV Mainz 05 VS Bayer Leverkusen
Match scheduled for May 17, 2025, at 21:30 CET in MEWA Arena (Bundesliga). FSV Mainz 05 hosts Bayer Leverkusen in a pivotal league clash.
Recent FormMainz 05: 2W-1D-2L in last 5 matches. Leverkusen: 3W-1D-1L in last 5, including 3 consecutive wins. Leverkusen shows stronger momentum heading into this fixture.
Head-to-HeadLeverkusen leads 3-1-1 in last 5 meetings. Won 2-1 in previous Bundesliga encounter. Mainz 05's sole victory came at home in 2024 (3-2).
Odds AnalysisMoneyline: Mainz 05 @2.31 | Draw @3.44 | Leverkusen @2.64. Narrow odds reflect competitiveness, but Leverkusen's lower away odds (2.64 vs league average 2.85) indicate bookmakers' cautious favoritism.
PredictionLeverkusen to edge 2-1. Recent form advantage (75% win rate in last 8 matches) and historical away success (4W-2D vs Mainz since 2022) align with value in away odds. Key factor: Leverkusen's clinical finishing (68% shot conversion in last 3 away games).
No Betting AdviceThis analysis focuses on tactical trends only. Match outcomes remain unpredictable - consider team rotations and injury updates before any financial commitment.
