Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs 1. FSV Mainz 05, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs 1. FSV Mainz 05 — Bundesliga at BayArena.
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 9 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 9 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Guido Kleve
- Referee Robert Schroder
- Referee Christian Dingert
- Referee Daniel Schlager
- Referee Markus Wollenweber
- Referee Christof Gunsch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Feb | AS Monaco FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 11 Feb | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Feb | FC Augsburg | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Jan | Borussia Dortmund | H | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Jan | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 3–2 | W |
| 11 Feb | FC Augsburg | H | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Feb | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Feb | FC Bayern München | H | 0–4 | L |
| 28 Jan | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 5–2 | W |
| 25 Jan | Borussia Dortmund | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #12 |
| 16 | Points | 10 |
| 9 | Played | 9 |
| 5 / 1 / 3 | W / D / L | 3 / 1 / 5 |
| 20 | Scored | 18 |
| 17 | Conceded | 19 |
| +3 | GD | -1 |
| 1.78 | PPG | 1.11 |
| 56% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
H2H (25 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
33%
Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen are 5th (16 pts). 1. FSV Mainz 05 are 12th (10 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
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 |
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at BayArena as Bayer 04 Leverkusen face off against 1. FSV Mainz 05 in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Bayer 04 Leverkusen is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' 1. FSV Mainz 05 is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 20' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 26' Anthony Caci makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and 1. FSV Mainz 05 are in front.
- 31' Morocco international Amine Adli has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 32' What composure from Nadiem Amiri! The Germany international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 33' The Germany Nadiem Amiri breaks the deadlock on 33 minutes. 2-1!
- 38' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 43' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 45' Bayer 04 Leverkusen player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 46' Jeremie Frimpong is ready to make an impact after coming on for Odilon Kossounou at the 46 minute mark.
- 49' The deadlock is broken! Leandro Barreiro Martins gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
- 54' Stefan Bell is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bayer 04 Leverkusen tonight.
- 55' The Bayer 04 Leverkusen bench stirs into life. Daley Sinkgraven is withdrawn and Florian Wirtz gets his opportunity.
- 55' The referee calls foul for Andreas Hanche-Olsen. He receives a Yellow card.
- 56' A tactical swap from Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Florian Wirtz on, Daley Sinkgraven off on 56 minutes.
- 58' Against the run of play, Patrik Schick has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 62' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Piero Hincapie.
- 64' Marcus Ingvartsen is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ludovic Ajorque at the 64 minute mark.
- 69' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FSV Mainz 05 are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 74' The whistle greets Anthony Caci as he departs to be replaced by Aaron Martin.
- 75' Another substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05 to replace Danny da Costa by Silvan Widmer on 75 minute.
- 79' A meaty challenge results in booking for Leandro Barreiro Martins on 79.
- 80' That is a Red card for Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Amine Adli will be fuming at that decision.
- 81' Amine Adli catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Red card on 81.
- 82' GOAL! Marcus Ingvartsen fires home to make it 3-3!
- 83' That is a Yellow card for Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Jeremie Frimpong will be fuming at that decision.
- 84' Bayer 04 Leverkusen make a change. Kerem Demirbay trudges off to be replaced by Adam Hlozek on 84 minutes.
- 84' The referee calls foul for Marcus Ingvartsen. He receives a Yellow card.
- 87' The referee calls foul for Dominik Kohr. He receives a Yellow card.
- 88' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Adam Hlozek.
- 89' Robert Andrich picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' Anton Stach makes way for Aymen Barkok at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FSV Mainz 05.
- With this win, 1. FSV Mainz 05 is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 22
- 4
- 1
-
10
Kerem Demirbay ↓ Adam Hlozek 84'
-
11
Nadiem Amiri ↓ Patrik Schick 55'
- 8
- 9
- 12
- 21
- 6
Bench
- 5
-
14
Patrik Schick ↑ 55'
- 25
-
23
Adam Hlozek ↑ 84'
- 28
-
30
Jeremie Frimpong ↑ 46'
-
27
Florian Wirtz ↑ 55'
-
3
Piero Hincapie ↑ 46'
- 18
Coach
Xabi Alonso
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Lee Jaesung ↓ Dominik Kohr 64'
- 17
-
19
Anthony Caci ↓ Aaron Martin 74'
- 1
- 16
- 9
- 8
-
21
Danny da Costa ↓ Silvan Widmer 74'
- 20
-
6
Anton Stach ↓ Aymen Barkok 90'
- 25
Bench
-
31
Dominik Kohr ↑ 64'
- 27
- 42
-
3
Aaron Martin ↑ 74'
- 5
-
4
Aymen Barkok ↑ 90'
-
30
Silvan Widmer ↑ 74'
-
11
Marcus Ingvartsen ↑ 64'
- 36
Coach
Bo Svensson
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
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
2023-02-19
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
2–3
1. FSV Mainz 05
L
2023-02-16
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
2–3
AS Monaco FC
L
2023-02-11
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
1–3
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2023-02-03
FC Augsburg
1–0
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
2023-01-29
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0–2
Borussia Dortmund
L
2023-01-25
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
2–0
VfL Bochum 1848
W
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
2023-02-19
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
2–3
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
2023-02-11
1. FSV Mainz 05
3–1
FC Augsburg
W
2023-02-04
1. FC Union Berlin
2–1
1. FSV Mainz 05
L
2023-02-01
1. FSV Mainz 05
0–4
FC Bayern München
L
2023-01-28
1. FSV Mainz 05
5–2
VfL Bochum 1848
W
2023-01-25
1. FSV Mainz 05
1–2
Borussia Dortmund
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.53
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.08
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 82% + Both teams to score 80%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.61
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 2.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 3.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 4.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
Double Chance
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or Draw
67%
Draw or 1. FSV Mainz 05
56%
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or 1. FSV Mainz 05
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 2
6.6%
2 – 1
6.6%
1 – 1
6%
3 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
5.4%
1 – 2
5.4%
2 – 3
Actual
3 – 3
3.8%
1 – 3
3.7%
4 – 2
3.5%
4 – 1
3.4%
2 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Bayer 04 Leverkusen
| Handicap | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers | Push | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 14% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 18% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 15% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 10% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

