Second-placed Bayer Leverkusen will travel to Mewe Arena on Saturday for a one-on-one clash against bottom side Mainz in the Bundesliga, with kickoff slated for 13:30 GMT.
Key Highlights
Mainz are rooted to the bottom of the Bundesliga table after five rounds of fixtures. They have collected a solitary point from the opening fixtures, losing four times in the process.
Mainz have scored just four goals in five outings while conceding 14 times, which has made it difficult for them to pick up points in the opening rounds in the Bundesliga.
Heading into the home clash against in-form Leverkusen, Mainz will look to steady their defensive structure and the overall team solidity. They will need all the steeliness they can muster when they face a free-scoring Leverkusen side.
Xabi Alonso’s men have started the Bundesliga season in flying form. They have won four times and drawn once. They collected 13 points and are second on the table, just on goal difference. They have scored 17 goals and conceded six times in return.
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Mainz will be without a few players, including Burkardt, Widmer, Leitsch, Weiper, and Hanche-Olsen, with various injury problems.
Xabi Alonso will be without striker Patrik Schick (adductor muscle) and right-back Arthur (muscle).
Prediction
Bayer Leverkusen will have too much for Mainz 05, they will win the keep the pressure at the top end of the table.
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