Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz Prediction: 3-1

Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz in the Germany Bundesliga I is scheduled for an 14:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 28, 2026. A 3-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative given both teams' scoring form.

This Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.

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Recent Form Insights

Bayer Leverkusen's Last Match – Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos

Bayer Leverkusen will look to build on their last result following a 0-0 UEFA Champions League stalemate against Olympiacos on February 24. In that match, Bayer Leverkusen controlled 41% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Bayer Leverkusen	41%	6 (1)	0.65	24
Olympiacos	59%	4 (1)	0.16	69

Mainz's Last Match – Mainz vs Hamburg

Mainz will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 Germany Bundesliga I draw with Hamburg on February 20. In that match, Mainz had 45% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Mainz	45%	8 (3)	1.31	58
Hamburg	55%	10 (5)	0.64	32

Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Bayer Leverkusen are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while Mainz average 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Bayer Leverkusen to win: @1.7

Draw: @4

Mainz to win: @4.5

Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-2-1) : Janis Blaswich, Jarell Quansah, Robert Andrich, Edmond Tapsoba, Arthur, Ezequiel Fernandez, Exequiel Palacios, Alex Grimaldo, Jonas Hofmann, Ernest Poku, Patrik Schick

Mainz (3-3-2-2) : Daniel Batz, Dominik Kohr, Stefan Posch, Kacper Potulski, Silvan Widmer, Kaishu Sano, Philipp Mwene, Lee Jae-sung, Paul Nebel, Sheraldo Becker, Phillip Tietz

Bayer Leverkusen Fixtures

Mainz Fixtures