- Date and Time: January 14, 2025, 19:30 GMT+1
- Venue: BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen grabbed a crucial victory against Borussia in the past round, becoming the first team to do so at Signal Iduna Park this season. After an early goal, the visitors clung to the advantage and won 2-3.
Bayer scored 12 goals in the first twenty minutes of the Bundesliga alone. Patrik Schick was exceptional against Dortmund, scoring a brace and delivering a massive performance.
NATHAN TELLA BABY!!! 🤩@NathanTella_11 pic.twitter.com/jilG1uMSn6
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) January 14, 2025
This season, Xabi Alonso started to demonstrate more flexibility and a pragmatic approach. In the previous season, Leverkusen rushed forward to score, but this is no longer the case.
It seems that the four-man defence against Borussia was a forced measure, and Xabi is likely to turn to the usual three-man formation. Florian Wirtz and Exequiel Palacios should also appear from the first minutes.
FSV Mainz 05
Mainz have been in excellent form before the winter break. It could have had the opposite effect, but based on the first match, this is far from true. They’ve beaten Bochum convincingly and are second in terms of pressing intensity in the Bundesliga.
Jonathan Burkardt risked missing the participation in the last round, but he was featured in the starting lineup and scored a brace. The striker saw the net in the fifth match in a row, where he was in the starting lineup.
Let’s go! 💥#Mainz05 pic.twitter.com/ggGUlcb5Ri
— 1. FSV Mainz 05 (@1FSVMainz05) January 14, 2025
Mainz can boast some impressive stats. For example, they scored at least 3 goals six times in away games.
Paul Nebel was injured and substituted in the first half against Bochum, so it’s unlikely he’ll be able to play. This is a severe loss, and he could be replaced by Hong Hyun-seok or Armindo Sieb.
Bet hereBayer 04 Leverkusen vs FSV Mainz 05 Prediction
- Pick: Mainz (+1.5) Handicap
- Odds: 1.76 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2-1 FSV Mainz 05
Bayer Leverkusen are on a 9-match winning streak in all tournaments. On the other hand, Mainz have managed to win in 6 out of their latest seven Bundesliga games. On the road, the visitors have one of the best stats, grabbing 14 points in seven encounters.
Bayer Leverkusen claimed a hard-earned victory in the last round and wasted a lot of energy. At the same time, they have the Champions League fixture ahead and will focus on saving efforts.
Leverkusen in weißen Trikots! 🙌#Mainz05 #B04M05 pic.twitter.com/Ifq8dadOXA
— 1. FSV Mainz 05 (@1FSVMainz05) January 13, 2025
Mainz know how to play against the favourites as they have beaten Dortmund and Bayern. We’ll likely see a tough clash go according to Bayer Leverkusen’s plan, but the guests will have their chances.
We suggest placing the following bet: Mainz (+1.5) handicap.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs FSV Mainz 05 Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Both Teams to Score
- Odds: 1.79 (22Bet)
Bo Henriksen’s men will only have a chance if they show their usual spirit. They should be aggressive and attack occasionally. Moreover, they have splendid away-game stats.
Bayer Leverkusen have conceded at least one goal in three consecutive home encounters. If we look at the broader picture, they’ve allowed a goal in seven out of eight Bundesliga games so far.
With 12 goals, Jonathan Burkardt is the third top scorer, and he aims to increase his tally. In the meantime, Patrik Schick is in the form of his life, and given his recent performance, he will surely trouble the opposing defenders.
Our second pick for this game is both teams to score.
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