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1. FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2021-22
1. FSV Mainz 05
3 – 2
Full Time
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Fri 18 Feb 2022 · 19:30 UTC MEWA Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 31' Amine Adli
Y 56' Kerem Demirbay
Y 57' Kerem Demirbay
Aaron Martin 66' Y
Marcus Ingvartsen 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

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 VfL Wolfsburg 34 29
2 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 34 26
3 FC St. Pauli 1910 34 26
4 FC Schalke 04 0 0
5 SC Paderborn 07 0 0
6 SV 07 Elversberg 0 0
7 FC Bayern München 0 0
8 Borussia Dortmund 0 0
9 RB Leipzig 0 0
10 VfB Stuttgart 0 0
11 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 0 0
12 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0 0
13 SC Freiburg 0 0
14 Eintracht Frankfurt 0 0
15 FC Augsburg 0 0
16 1. FSV Mainz 05 0 0
17 1. FC Union Berlin 0 0
18 Borussia Mönchengladbach 0 0
19 Hamburger SV 0 0
20 1. FC Köln 0 0
21 SV Werder Bremen 0 0

Head-to-Head

4
7
13
1. FSV Mainz 05 24 games · Avg 3.1 goals Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Last 5 meetings
2022-02-18 1. FSV Mainz 05 3–2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2021-09-25 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–0 1. FSV Mainz 05 2021-02-13 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2–2 1. FSV Mainz 05 2020-10-17 1. FSV Mainz 05 0–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2020-06-27 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–0 1. FSV Mainz 05

Recent Form

1. FSV Mainz 05
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#16 Position #12
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

54% Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

1. FSV Mainz 05 are 16th (0 pts). Bayer 04 Leverkusen are 12th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at MEWA Arena. 1. FSV Mainz 05 are looking to make home advantage count against Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
  • 5' A quiet spell here at MEWA Arena. Bayer 04 Leverkusen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
  • 20' 1. FSV Mainz 05 is showing some good football. However, 1. FSV Mainz 05 are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Bo Svensson might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 30' 1. FSV Mainz 05 are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bayer 04 Leverkusen backline.
  • 31' Amine Adli has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 31.
  • 35' Patrik Schick is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
  • 40' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 45' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FSV Mainz 05 in their trying to find a way past Bayer 04 Leverkusen's compact .
  • 48' Bayer 04 Leverkusen make a change. Patrik Schick trudges off to be replaced by Lucas Alario on 48 minutes.
  • 49' Time for substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Patrik Schick is replaced by Lucas Alario.
  • 54' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FSV Mainz 05 side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 56' Poor challenge from Kerem Demirbay. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 57' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kerem Demirbay on 57 minutes.
  • 57' Brilliant from the ! Aaron Martin makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 57.
  • 58' A stunning finish from Aaron Martin — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 60' Brilliant from the ! Karim Onisiwo makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 60.
  • 65' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Anton Stach made 313 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 66' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Aaron Martin.
  • 69' Another substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05 to replace Lee Jaesung by Kevin Stoger on 69 minute.
  • 71' Paulinho is ready to make an impact after coming on for Amine Adli at the 71 minute mark.
  • 74' A goal from the Argentina international Lucas Alario! He fires home on 74 to make it 3-2!
  • 79' With 0 assists to his name this season, Paulinho is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FSV Mainz 05.
  • 82' Another change for 1. FSV Mainz 05 made on 82 minute. Dominik Kohr leaves to be changed by Jean-Paul Boetius.
  • 84' What a moment for Jean-Paul Boetius! That strike on 84 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 88' What a strike from Marcus Ingvartsen! The score is 5-2.
  • 90' Anton Stach makes way for Leandro Barreiro Martins at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FSV Mainz 05.
  • 90' Poor challenge from Marcus Ingvartsen. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 1. FSV Mainz 05 celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Bo Svensson

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gerardo Seoane

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Patrik Schick 5
Lucas Alario 4
Kai Havertz 2
Julian Brandt 2
Alejandro Grimaldo 2
Aaron Martin 2
Marcus Ingvartsen 2
Jeremie Frimpong 2

Head to Head

2022-02-18 1. FSV Mainz 05 3–2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2021-09-25 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–0 1. FSV Mainz 05 2021-02-13 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2–2 1. FSV Mainz 05 2020-10-17 1. FSV Mainz 05 0–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2020-06-27 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–0 1. FSV Mainz 05

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
1 / 4
0.9 1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9 Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 73% + 1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw 69%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FSV Mainz 0536% Draw33% Bayer 04 Leverkusen31%
Actual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes37% 0% No63%
Avg goals/match: 1.8
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 81%
19%
± 1.5 54%
46%
± 2.5 27%
73%
± 3.5 12%
88%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw
69%
Draw or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
64%
1. FSV Mainz 05 or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
67%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FSV Mainz 0521% Draw58% Bayer 04 Leverkusen21%
Actual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–2 not predicted
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
19.1%
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
13.5%
0 – 1
13.4%
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 1
5.9%
1 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
2.8%
3 – 0
1.9%
0 – 3
1.8%
3 – 1
1.8%

Asian Handicap — 1. FSV Mainz 05

Handicap 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers Push Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 20% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 20% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
41% ✓
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
41% ✓

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