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Probable Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen
3-4-2-1
Mainz 05
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(87) 54 Goals 22 (38)
(70) 40 Assists 22 (31)
(6.9) 7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
26.5 Average Age 27.5
183.5 Average Height (cm) 182.4
(1.1) 1.3 Shots pg 1.1 (0.9)
(52%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 50% (47%)
(0.8) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(0.9) 0.9 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Leverkusen
Mainz
Player Reason Status Rating
Arthur Out 6.92
Victor Boniface Out 7.49
Exequiel Palacios Doubtful 7.32
Player Reason Status Rating
Andreas Hanche-Olsen Out 6.55
Nelson Weiper Out 6.07
Jonathan Burkardt Doubtful 6.75
Ludovic Ajorque Doubtful 6.32
Stefan Bell Doubtful 6.26
Marco Richter Doubtful 6.26
Danny da Costa Doubtful 6.35
Edimilson Fernandes Doubtful 6.5
Maxim Leitsch Doubtful 6.5

Team News

Leverkusen
Mainz
  • Exequiel Palacios is nearing a return from a muscle injury, while striker Victor Boniface could be out until early April with a muscle tear.
  • Arthur will be out for several months after suffering a setback on his recovery from a thigh injury.
  • Jonathan Burkardt is struggling to shake off a virus, which has also struck Ludovic Ajorque, Danny da Costa and Marco Richter this week.
  • Striker Nelson Weiper is ruled out after a knee surgery, while Stefan Bell has a heart inflammation issue that is of concern.
  • Andreas Hanche-Olsen is ruled out for several weeks with a muscle tear. Edimilson Fernandes has ankle problems, while Maxim Leitsch has adductor problems.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
1 B. Leverkusen 28 6 0 90
13 M. 05 7 14 13 35

Prediction

  • Mainz grabbed only their second win of the season last weekend to give Dane Bo Henriksen, their third boss of the season, a great start to his tenure.
  • Unbeaten league leaders Leverkusen have moved imperiously eight points ahead of nearest challengers Bayern and appear to be cruising to their first-ever league title.
  • Mainz closed to just a point behind a relegation-playoff spot with their first win in 12 games, but a miserable 17 goals scored coupled with nine draws have prevented any upward trajectory.
  • The reverse fixture ended 3-0 in Leverkusen's favour, but Mainz are fighting for their lives and this will not be a walk in the park for Xabi Alonso's side.
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Bayer Leverkusen
Mainz 05
Á. Grimaldo 7.58
F. Wirtz 7.5
V. Boniface 7.49
S.v.d. Berg 7.04
L. Barreiro 6.83
B. Gruda 6.82
V. Boniface 14
F. Wirtz 11
Á. Grimaldo 10
J. Burkardt 8
L. J-Sung 6
L. Barreiro 4
Á. Grimaldo 13
F. Wirtz 11
V. Boniface 8
N. Amiri 4
S. Widmer 3
L. J-Sung 3

Match Forecast

Bayer Leverkusen will score from a wingplay situation  
Bayer Leverkusen will score a long shot  
Bayer Leverkusen will dominate possession  
Bayer Leverkusen will score from a fast break situation  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.