Bayer Leverkusen v Mainz Prediction and Preview – 23/09/15
Bundesliga preview – Bayer Leverkusen v Mainz prediction
Leverkusen welcome back Lars Bender to the match day squad which will force Christoph Kramer to the bench. Chicharito should keep his place up front but Roger Schmidt’s patience may begin to wear thin and Admir Mehmedi will demand a chance to impress.
Mainz may bring Daniel Brosinski into the team at right back and Christoph Moritz will come in and replace the injured Fabian Frei in the centre of midfield.With Jairo still not 100% fit Pablo De Blasis could once again start on the left wing.
Possible Line-ups
Bayer Leverkusen: 4-4-2 formation: Leno; Hilbert, Papadopoulos, Tah, Wendell; Bellarabi, Kampl, Bender, Calhanoglu; Hernandez, Kiebsling
Mainz: 4-2-3-1 formation: Karius; Brosinski, Bell, Bungert, Bengtsson; Moritz, Baumgartlinger; Blasis, Malli, Clemens; Muto
Statistics
Last 10 matches:
- Leverkusen have won 5, drawn 0 and lost 5
- Mainz have won 5, drawn 1 and lost 4
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches:
- Leverkusen have scored an average of 1.3 goals and conceded an average of 1.2 goals per game
- Mainz have scored an average of 1.8 goals and conceded an average of 1.3 goals per game
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in:
- 6 of Leverkusen’s previous 10 matches
- 8 of Mainz’s previous 10 matches
Leverkusen won the last game between the sides in April, 3-2 away from home, the return fixture last season finished 0-0.
Prediction
Leverkusen have failed to score in their last 4 Bundesliga games, failing to pick up a single point. The fans have began to get restless and the run cannot continue with the quality they have through the side. Their fortunes could change in this home tie.
Mainz have had an up and down season so far, picking up impressive victories down to the form of hat-trick hero Yunus Malli and front man Muto. The 3-1 victory over Hoffenheim last Friday will have the teams confidence up but can they consistently perform especially away from home?
We have went for Leverkusen to finally get their season under way in front of their home fans here. A close game with goals from where you would expect, what is it they say, form is temporary class is permanent, Javier Hernandez will hope so.
Tips
Bayer Leverkusen to win at 8/15 – Click here to bet with Bet365
Yunus Malli to score Anytime at 9/2 – Click here to bet with Bet365
Hernandez to score and Leverkusen to win 2-1 at 14/1 – Click here to bet with Bet365
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