Bayer Leverkusen will be aiming to win back-to-back games in the Bundesliga this weekend when they take on Mainz. However, the visitors also come into this fixture in good form, as they have landed two wins from their last three.
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Bayer Leverkusen will still be aiming for a finish in a European spot this term. However, their slow start to the campaign means that they will have a challenge on their hands to achieve that finish. They come into this round of fixtures eight points off the top six, but they would have been encouraged following a run of three wins in five games. However, back-to-back defeats before last weekend’s return to winning ways would be a slight concern.
Leverkusen’s attacking players were in fine form in their previous game, as they helped the team claim a 3-1 win on the road against Hoffenheim. Robert Andrich, Moussa Diaby, and Adam Hlozek were the scorers in that win. However, it would be a slight concern for those betting on Leverkusen that they come into this fixture after playing Monaco in the Europa League on Thursday.
Mainz has no such European commitments, meaning that they have been able to focus on this Bundesliga fixture throughout the week. At present, they sit in the middle of the standings. But, they look clear from the threat of relegation at this stage, as they are nine clear of the bottom three.
Mainz comes into this game after winning two of their previous three, but they have also lost twice in their previous four in the Bundesliga. They returned to winning ways last weekend with a fine 3-1 home success against Augsburg. Lee Jae-Sung was the hero in that fixture, as he scored goals on either side of the half-time break.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz Head to Head
Leverkusen has suffered just one defeat in their previous ten Bundesliga fixture against Mainz. The only victory for Mainz was picked up in February 2022, as they won 3-2 at home. Leverkusen should be a good bet to score this weekend, as they have netted at least once in their last eleven against Mainz.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz Prediction
The fact that Leverkusen is in Europa League action on Thursday could be a key factor this weekend. Therefore, we will be taking a chance on Mainz getting a rare victory on the road against Leverkusen on Sunday.
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