Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz tips and predictions

Irrepressible Bayer Leverkusen?

It's first placed Bayer Leverkusen hosting 17th placed Mainz in this Bundesliga clash as the home team looks to add digits to the 43 points that separate the sides.

So the feeling here is that Bayer Leverkusen will be rubbing their hands at the thought of facing Mainz and even though they are the overwhelming favourites, the short price still represents the value. Expect them to come out and entertain.

The hosts come into the match having had 17 wins in their last 20 games.

The home side is certainly in some form on their own turf. Die Werkself have scored three or more times in 13 of their recent 16 home matches and their defensive line also deserves credit. They have only conceded an average of 0.5 goals over their last 17 games.

In the final third Die Nullfunfer have appeared doubtful. They've scored one or less goals in all of their last 12 matches. Doing a deep dive into these stats paints a pretty encouraging picture for the home side - perhaps they don't need to fear the Mainz forwards.

Bayer Leverkusen have won 9 of the last 12 fixtures between these sides previously.

The sportsbooks' prices suggest that one of these sides doesn't look likely to score during a match that plays out on Bayer Leverkusen's terms. The Yes BTTS bet could be a fun side bet. Even if the visitors can produce their best stuff, be prepared for Bayer Leverkusen to run away with this one.