1. FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Bundesliga at MEWA Arena.
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 4 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marco Achmuller
- Referee Felix Brych
- Referee Christian Dingert
- Referee Timo Gerach
- Referee Robert Kempter
- Referee Thomas Gorniak
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 4 | 10 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 4 | 10 |
| 4 | FC Augsburg | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 4 | 7 |
| 6 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | SV Werder Bremen | 4 | 7 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 4 | 6 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 4 | 5 |
| 11 | FC Schalke 04 | 4 | 5 |
| 12 | SC Paderborn 07 | 4 | 4 |
| 13 | 1. FC Köln | 4 | 4 |
| 14 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 4 | 3 |
| 15 | VfB Stuttgart | 4 | 3 |
| 16 | Hamburger SV | 4 | 3 |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 4 | 1 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 4 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Aug | FC Augsburg | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Aug | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Aug | VfL Bochum 1848 | A | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Jul | FC Erzgebirge Aue | A | 3–0 | W |
| 14 May | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Aug | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Aug | FC Augsburg | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Aug | Borussia Dortmund | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Jul | SV 07 Elversberg | A | 3–4 | L |
| 14 May | SC Freiburg | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| 1. FSV Mainz 05 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #5 |
| 7 | Points | 7 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 2 / 1 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 1 |
| 10 | Scored | 10 |
| 6 | Conceded | 5 |
| +4 | GD | +5 |
| 1.75 | PPG | 1.75 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 are 6th (7 pts). Bayer 04 Leverkusen are 5th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FSV Mainz 05
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
–/–
76+
5/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FSV Mainz 05
| Phillip Tietz | 4 G | |
| Sheraldo Becker | 2 G | 3 A |
| Philipp Mwene | 1 G | 1 A |
| Ransford Konigsdorffer | 1 G |
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
| Patrik Schick | 4 G | 1 A |
| Christian Kofane | 2 G | |
| Ibrahim Maza | 1 G | 1 A |
| Facundo Medina | 1 G | |
| Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Bayer 04 Leverkusen get us underway at MEWA Arena.
- 3' Controversy at the stadium! Piero Hincapie argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 8' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 13' Bayer 04 Leverkusen come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 18' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 23' Silvan Widmer has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 28' The home supporters are growing impatient. 1. FSV Mainz 05 must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 29' A goal from the Germany international Jonathan Burkardt! He fires home on 29 to make it 0-1!
- 34' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 39' Jeremie Frimpong doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 41' Jeremie Frimpong makes no mistake. The score reads 0-3 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen are in front.
- 45' Robert Andrich picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 46' A tactical swap from 1. FSV Mainz 05 — Lee Jaesung on, Angelo Fulgini off on 46 minutes.
- 51' The travelling Bayer 04 Leverkusen supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 56' 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.
- 60' That is a Yellow card for Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Jeremie Frimpong will be fuming at that decision.
- 65' Bayer 04 Leverkusen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 66' It is a substitution in 1. FSV Mainz 05 team. Dominik Kohr is replaced by Leandro Barreiro Martins on 66 minute.
- 71' The referee calls foul for Delano Burgzorg. He receives a Yellow card.
- 71' It is a substitution in Bayer 04 Leverkusen team. Jeremie Frimpong is replaced by Odilon Kossounou on 71 minute.
- 73' The 1. FSV Mainz 05 bench stirs into life. Aaron Martin is withdrawn and Anthony Caci gets his opportunity.
- 77' The referee has no hesitation. Mitchel Bakker is booked for Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Yellow card on 77.
- 81' Bayer 04 Leverkusen ring the changes. Moussa Diaby has done his job and it is now time for Timothy Fosu-Mensah to step up.
- 83' The Bayer 04 Leverkusen bench stirs into life. Patrik Schick is withdrawn and Sardar Azmoun gets his opportunity.
- 88' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FSV Mainz 05 in their trying to find a way past Bayer 04 Leverkusen's compact .
- 90' Mitchel Bakker was booked on 90.
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 will have plenty to reflect on. Bayer 04 Leverkusen were simply the better side today.
Lineups
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Angelo Fulgini ↓ Lee Jaesung 46'
- 31
- 27
- 16
-
42
Alexander Hack ↓ Niklas Tauer 46'
- 9
-
3
Aaron Martin ↓ Anthony Caci 73'
- 29
- 5
- 30
- 6
Bench
-
7
Lee Jaesung ↑ 46'
-
19
Anthony Caci ↑ 73'
- 1
-
8
Leandro Barreiro Martins ↑ 66'
- 4
- 20
-
37
Delano Burgzorg ↑ 46'
-
17
Niklas Tauer ↑ 46'
- 36
Coach
Bo Svensson
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 19
- 4
- 1
-
10
Kerem Demirbay ↓ Nadiem Amiri 81'
- 8
-
14
Patrik Schick ↓ Sardar Azmoun 83'
- 25
- 12
- 30
- 3
Bench
-
24
Timothy Fosu-Mensah ↑ 81'
- 22
-
20
Charles Aranguiz ↑ 71'
- 7
-
11
Nadiem Amiri ↑ 81'
- 36
-
9
Sardar Azmoun ↑ 83'
- 23
-
6
Odilon Kossounou ↑ 71'
Coach
Gerardo Seoane
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
2022-08-27
1. FSV Mainz 05
0–3
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
2022-08-20
FC Augsburg
1–2
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
2022-08-14
1. FSV Mainz 05
0–0
1. FC Union Berlin
D
2022-08-06
VfL Bochum 1848
1–2
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
2022-07-31
FC Erzgebirge Aue
0–3
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
2022-05-14
1. FSV Mainz 05
2–2
Eintracht Frankfurt
D
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
2022-08-27
1. FSV Mainz 05
0–3
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2022-08-20
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0–3
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
L
2022-08-13
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
1–2
FC Augsburg
L
2022-08-06
Borussia Dortmund
1–0
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
2022-07-30
SV 07 Elversberg
4–3
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
2022-05-14
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
2–1
SC Freiburg
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.42
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.93
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
I would bet for:
1. FSV Mainz 05 or Bayer 04 Leverkusen 75% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.35
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw
57%
Draw or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
68%
1. FSV Mainz 05 or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.5%
1 – 2
8.9%
2 – 1
6.6%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
6.1%
1 – 3
5.7%
0 – 0
5%
1 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 3
4.1%
2 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — 1. FSV Mainz 05
| Handicap | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers | Push | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 20% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 15% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

