Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-4-1-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.8)
6.9
Average Ratings
6.6
(6.6)
30.9
Average Age
29
182.1
Average Height (cm)
183.5
(1.1)
1.2
Shots pg
1.1
(0.9)
(51%)
50%
Aerial Duel Success
48%
(48%)
(1)
1
Dribbles pg
0.8
(0.8)
(1.3)
1.3
Tackles pg
1.3
(1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.
Missing Players
Leverkusen
Mainz
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksandar Dragovic | Out | 6.44 | |
| Sven Bender | Doubtful | 6.98 | |
| Lars Bender | Doubtful | 6.97 | |
| Karim Bellarabi | Doubtful | 6.92 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Zentner | Out | 6.79 | |
| Jean-Paul Boëtius | Out | 6.79 | |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | Doubtful | 6.25 | |
| Jeffrey Bruma | Doubtful | 6.61 |
Team News
Leverkusen
Mainz
- Star man Kai Havertz returned at the weekend after missing the defeat to Bayern through injury.
- Key forward Kevin Volland has made his return from an ankle injury, but Karim Bellarabi is struggling with a calf injury.
- Striker Lucas Alario is available after suspension, but defender Aleksandar Dragovic is on the naughty step.
- Jonathan Tah has been suffering from a bad back and will be assessed nearer the game.
- Skipper Lars Bender and his brother Sven could both play in defence.
- Julian Baumgartlinger has overcome a knee problem, while Kerem Demirbay has been in good form too.
- Leon Bailey and Wendell are also contenders for a starting berth.
- Mainz head coach Achim Beierlorzer will probably stick with the side that has won their last two, including youngster Jonathan Burkardt who scored in the shock win in Dortmund.
- Taiwo Awoniyi suffered a heavy concussion and is struggling to make this game.
- Ridle Baku and Edimilson Fernandes are available after suspension, while Jean-Paul Boëtius is on the naughty step.
- The experienced Jeffrey Bruma, on loan from Wolfsburg, has a knee injury.
- Jeremiah St. Juste may come into a porous defence if he overcomes a knee injury.
- Ex-Real Madrid striker Ádám Szalai has lost his place up front to the more mobile Jean-Philippe Mateta.
- Robin Zentner is out for the rest of the season with a knee injury. Florian Müller will continue in goal.
- Stefan Bell is available again after seven months out with an ankle problem.
I don't understand why Bayer need a big win. They just need to win. The size of the win is irrelevant, unless somehow Gladbach draw and Bayer win 10-0, which won't happen.
The 17 year old Wirtz is amazing !
1-0 final score
3-0 Havertz to score.
Mainz to win this one.
4-5 goals, 3-1 or 4-1