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1. FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2020-21
1. FSV Mainz 05
0 – 1
Full Time
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Sat 17 Oct 2020 · 13:30 UTC Opel Arena HT 45+3' · FT 45+5'
Y 57' Lars Bender
Danny Latza 75' Y
Edimilson Fernandes 85' Y
Ji Dongwon 86' Y

Overview

Match Preview

1. FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Bundesliga at Opel Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Bastian Dankert
  • Referee Markus Hacker
  • Referee Marco Fritz
  • Referee Rene Rohde
  • Referee Soren Storks
5 games this season 🟨 5.0/game ⚽ 31.4 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Bayern München 9 21
2 Borussia Dortmund 9 21
3 SC Freiburg 9 19
4 RB Leipzig 9 18
5 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 9 16
6 SV Werder Bremen 9 15
7 SV 07 Elversberg 9 13
8 VfB Stuttgart 9 12
9 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 9 12
10 Eintracht Frankfurt 9 12
11 Hamburger SV 9 12
12 1. FSV Mainz 05 9 10
13 SC Paderborn 07 9 10
14 FC Augsburg 9 9
15 1. FC Köln 9 9
16 1. FC Union Berlin 9 7
17 FC Schalke 04 9 6
18 Borussia Mönchengladbach 9 4

Head-to-Head

4
7
14
1. FSV Mainz 05 25 games · Avg 3.3 goals Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Last 5 meetings
2020-10-17 1. FSV Mainz 05 0–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2020-06-27 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–0 1. FSV Mainz 05 2019-12-21 1. FSV Mainz 05 0–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2019-02-08 1. FSV Mainz 05 1–5 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2018-09-23 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–0 1. FSV Mainz 05

Recent Form

1. FSV Mainz 05
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Oct Bayer 04 Leverkusen H 0–1 L
02 Oct 1. FC Union Berlin A 0–4 L
26 Sep VfB Stuttgart H 1–4 L
20 Sep RB Leipzig A 1–3 L
11 Sep TSV Havelse A 5–1 W
27 Jun Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 0–1 L
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Oct 1. FSV Mainz 05 A 1–0 W
03 Oct VfB Stuttgart A 1–1 D
26 Sep RB Leipzig H 1–1 D
20 Sep VfL Wolfsburg A 0–0 D
13 Sep FC Eintracht Norderstedt 03 A 7–0 W
10 Aug FC Internazionale Milano A 1–2 L

Season Stats

1. FSV Mainz 05 Bayer 04 Leverkusen
#12 Position #5
10 Points 16
9 Played 9
3 / 1 / 5 W / D / L 5 / 1 / 3
18 Scored 20
19 Conceded 17
-1 GD +3
1.11 PPG 1.78
33% Win % 56%

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
22% Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season

1. FSV Mainz 05 are 12th (10 pts). Bayer 04 Leverkusen are 5th (16 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

1. FSV Mainz 05
0-15
–/7
16-30
3/2
31-45
5/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/2
76+
8/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0-15
4/4
16-30
4/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
3/4
61-75
2/1
76+
6/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

1. FSV Mainz 05
Phillip Tietz 6 G
Anthony Caci 3 G 3 A
Sheraldo Becker 2 G 4 A
Philipp Mwene 1 G 1 A
Ransford Konigsdorffer 1 G
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Patrik Schick 8 G 2 A
Ibrahim Maza 3 G 3 A
Christian Kofane 2 G
Facundo Medina 1 G
Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Opel Arena that hosts another battle between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
  • 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. 1. FSV Mainz 05 needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 30' The deadlock is broken! Lucas Alario gets on the scoresheet on 30 minutes.
  • 35' It looks surprising 1. FSV Mainz 05 does not make any changes. Jean-Paul Boetius has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 40' The 37-year-old Lars Bender has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 45' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 46' A tactical swap from Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Julian Baumgartlinger on, Charles Aranguiz off on 46 minutes.
  • 51' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 56' Bayer 04 Leverkusen have won 786 goals from 555 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 57' The referee calls foul for Lars Bender. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 58' The supporters are chanting for Edimilson Fernandes. He replaces Pierre Kunde on 58 minute.
  • 63' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FSV Mainz 05 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 68' Another change for Bayer 04 Leverkusen made on 68 minute. Leon Bailey leaves to be changed by Karim Bellarabi.
  • 69' Another change for 1. FSV Mainz 05 made on 69 minute. Levin Oztunali leaves to be changed by Karim Onisiwo.
  • 74' Bayer 04 Leverkusen looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Moussa Diaby scoring 1 goals.
  • 75' A meaty challenge results in booking for Danny Latza on 75.
  • 77' The 1. FSV Mainz 05 manager makes a substitution. Jean-Philippe Mateta departs to be replaced by Ji Dongwon.
  • 82' Bayer 04 Leverkusen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 85' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Edimilson Fernandes.
  • 86' 1. FSV Mainz 05 receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 86.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 0-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jan-Moritz Lichte

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Peter Bosz

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Patrik Schick 6
Lucas Alario 4
Anthony Caci 3
Kai Havertz 2
Julian Brandt 2
Alejandro Grimaldo 2
Aaron Martin 2
Robert Andrich 2

Head to Head

2020-10-17 1. FSV Mainz 05 0–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2020-06-27 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–0 1. FSV Mainz 05 2019-12-21 1. FSV Mainz 05 0–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2019-02-08 1. FSV Mainz 05 1–5 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2018-09-23 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–0 1. FSV Mainz 05

1. FSV Mainz 05 Form

2020-10-17 1. FSV Mainz 05 0–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L 2020-10-02 1. FC Union Berlin 4–0 1. FSV Mainz 05 L 2020-09-26 1. FSV Mainz 05 1–4 VfB Stuttgart L 2020-09-20 RB Leipzig 3–1 1. FSV Mainz 05 L 2020-09-11 TSV Havelse 1–5 1. FSV Mainz 05 W 2020-06-27 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–0 1. FSV Mainz 05 L

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form

2020-10-17 1. FSV Mainz 05 0–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen W 2020-10-03 VfB Stuttgart 1–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen D 2020-09-26 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–1 RB Leipzig D 2020-09-20 VfL Wolfsburg 0–0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen D 2020-09-13 FC Eintracht Norderstedt 03 0–7 Bayer 04 Leverkusen W 2020-08-10 FC Internazionale Milano 2–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.44 1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.3 Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 71% + Both teams to score 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FSV Mainz 0524% Draw22% Bayer 04 Leverkusen54%
Actual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes68% 0% No32%
Avg goals/match: 3.74
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 71%
29%
± 3.5 51%
49%
± 4.5 32%
68%

Double Chance

1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw
46%
Draw or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
76%
1. FSV Mainz 05 or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FSV Mainz 0520% Draw38% Bayer 04 Leverkusen42%
Actual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 2
8.8%
1 – 1
8.7%
1 – 3
6.6%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
6.2%
2 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 3
4.8%
0 – 3
4.7%
1 – 4
3.8%
0 – 0
3.6%
3 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — 1. FSV Mainz 05

Handicap 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers Push Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 13% 77%
-0.5 23% — 77%
+0.5 44% — 56%
+1 44% 20% 35%
+1.5 65% — 35%
+2 65% 17% 19%
+2.5 81% — 19%

Clean Sheet

1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
11% ✓
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
24% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.