1. FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Bundesliga at MEWA Arena.
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 9 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 9 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tobias Welz
- Referee Eduard Beitinger
- Referee Benjamin Cortus
- Referee Jan Neitzel
- Referee Florian Heft
- Referee Christian Bandurski
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Feb | SC Freiburg | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Feb | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Jan | SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Jan | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Jan | RB Leipzig | A | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Feb | VfB Stuttgart | H | 4–2 | W |
| 06 Feb | Borussia Dortmund | A | 5–2 | W |
| 22 Jan | FC Augsburg | H | 5–1 | W |
| 15 Jan | Borussia Mönchengladbach | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Jan | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 2–2 | D |
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)
H2H (25 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
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' What a night it is going to be! 1. FSV Mainz 05 welcome Bayer 04 Leverkusen for this crunch clash at MEWA Arena.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FSV Mainz 05 in their trying to find a way past Bayer 04 Leverkusen's compact .
- 15' Lee Jaesung is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for 1. FSV Mainz 05 so far.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 31' The referee calls foul for Amine Adli. He receives a Yellow card.
- 35' Patrik Schick has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 35 minutes.
- 40' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Robert Andrich suffering a number of foals already.
- 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 48' It is a substitution in Bayer 04 Leverkusen team. Patrik Schick is replaced by Lucas Alario on 48 minute.
- 49' The supporters are chanting for Lucas Alario. He replaces Patrik Schick on 49 minute.
- 54' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Bo Svensson will be considering his options from the bench.
- 56' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kerem Demirbay on 56 minutes.
- 57' Controversy at the stadium! Kerem Demirbay argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 57' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Aaron Martin makes it 1-1.
- 58' Magnificent from Aaron Martin! That is 8 goals in 447 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 60' GOAL! Karim Onisiwo scores on 60. Assisted by Aaron Martin
- 65' Supporters expect more eagerness from Moussa Diaby, as he is very good at scoring at MEWA Arena with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 66' A meaty challenge results in booking for Aaron Martin on 66.
- 69' Lee Jaesung makes way for Kevin Stoger at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FSV Mainz 05.
- 71' Amine Adli makes way for Paulinho at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
- 74' A stunning finish from Lucas Alario — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 79' 1. FSV Mainz 05 are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bayer 04 Leverkusen backline.
- 82' Jean-Paul Boetius has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dominik Kohr on 82 minute.
- 84' Jean-Paul Boetius is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 88' Magnificent from Marcus Ingvartsen! That is 44 goals in 327 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 90' Anton Stach makes way for Leandro Barreiro Martins at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FSV Mainz 05.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Marcus Ingvartsen.
- 3-2 the final result. Bayer 04 Leverkusen will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Lee Jaesung ↓ Kevin Stoger 69'
- 31
- 27
- 16
- 42
- 9
- 19
- 3
- 29
- 30
- 6
Bench
- 18
-
5
Jean-Paul Boetius ↑ 82'
-
8
Leandro Barreiro Martins ↑ 90'
-
22
Kevin Stoger ↑ 69'
-
37
Delano Burgzorg ↑ 82'
-
11
Marcus Ingvartsen ↑ 82'
- 25
- 34
Coach
Bo Svensson
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 4
- 1
- 10
- 8
-
14
Patrik Schick ↓ Lucas Alario 48'
- 12
- 30
-
31
Amine Adli ↓ Paulinho 71'
- 27
- 33
Bench
- 24
- 22
-
20
Charles Aranguiz ↑ 71'
-
13
Lucas Alario ↑ 48'
-
7
Paulinho ↑ 71'
- 21
- 36
- 25
Coach
Gerardo Seoane
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
2022-02-18
1. FSV Mainz 05
3–2
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2022-02-12
SC Freiburg
1–1
1. FSV Mainz 05
D
2022-02-05
1. FSV Mainz 05
2–0
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
W
2022-01-22
SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903
2–1
1. FSV Mainz 05
L
2022-01-15
1. FSV Mainz 05
1–0
VfL Bochum 1848
W
2022-01-08
RB Leipzig
4–1
1. FSV Mainz 05
L
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
2022-02-18
1. FSV Mainz 05
3–2
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
2022-02-12
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
4–2
VfB Stuttgart
W
2022-02-06
Borussia Dortmund
2–5
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2022-01-22
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
5–1
FC Augsburg
W
2022-01-15
Borussia Mönchengladbach
1–2
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2022-01-08
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
2–2
1. FC Union Berlin
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.15
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.19
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 79% + Both teams to score 78%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.34
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 3.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 4.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
Double Chance
1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw
63%
Draw or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
59%
1. FSV Mainz 05 or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 3
5%
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
4.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 3
3.6%
0 – 2
3.3%
2 – 0
3.2%
2 – 4
2.8%
Asian Handicap — 1. FSV Mainz 05
| Handicap | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers | Push | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 12% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 17% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 17% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 12% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.