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 4 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 4 games · 7 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | #6 |
| 7 | Points | 7 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 2 / 1 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 1 |
| 10 | Scored | 10 |
| 5 | Conceded | 6 |
| +5 | GD | +4 |
| 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
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
50%
Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen are 5th (7 pts). 1. FSV Mainz 05 are 6th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
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 |
1. FSV Mainz 05
| Phillip Tietz | 4 G | |
| Sheraldo Becker | 2 G | 3 A |
| Philipp Mwene | 1 G | 1 A |
| Ransford Konigsdorffer | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Bayer 04 Leverkusen is hosting 1. FSV Mainz 05 for another epic battle.
- 5' Jonathan Tah has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Odilon Kossounou made 543 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' 1. FSV Mainz 05 started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' 1. FSV Mainz 05 have won 407 goals from 438 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FSV Mainz 05 are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 26' Against the run of play, Anthony Caci has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 31' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 31 minutes.
- 32' What a strike from Nadiem Amiri! The score is 1-1.
- 33' Nadiem Amiri makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen are in front.
- 38' Danny da Costa has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 43' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FSV Mainz 05 are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Xabi Alonso argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 46' The Bayer 04 Leverkusen bench stirs into life. Odilon Kossounou is withdrawn and Jeremie Frimpong gets his opportunity.
- 49' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Leandro Barreiro Martins makes it 2-2.
- 54' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bayer 04 Leverkusen side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 55' Time for substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Daley Sinkgraven is replaced by Florian Wirtz.
- 55' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Andreas Hanche-Olsen.
- 56' Daley Sinkgraven makes way for Florian Wirtz at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
- 58' The Czech Republic Patrik Schick breaks the deadlock on 58 minutes. 3-2!
- 62' It’s a booking for Bayer 04 Leverkusen player. Piero Hincapie gets a Yellow card.
- 64' Marcus Ingvartsen is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ludovic Ajorque at the 64 minute mark.
- 69' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 74' The whistle greets Anthony Caci as he departs to be replaced by Aaron Martin.
- 75' Another change for 1. FSV Mainz 05 made on 75 minute. Danny da Costa leaves to be changed by Silvan Widmer.
- 79' 1. FSV Mainz 05 receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 79.
- 80' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Amine Adli.
- 81' The referee calls foul for Amine Adli. He receives a Red card.
- 82' Marcus Ingvartsen makes no mistake. The score reads 3-3 and 1. FSV Mainz 05 are in front.
- 83' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jeremie Frimpong on 83.
- 84' The Bayer 04 Leverkusen bench stirs into life. Kerem Demirbay is withdrawn and Adam Hlozek gets his opportunity.
- 84' 1. FSV Mainz 05 receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 84.
- 87' The referee has no hesitation. Dominik Kohr is booked for 1. FSV Mainz 05 — Yellow card on 87.
- 88' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Adam Hlozek.
- 89' Robert Andrich has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 89.
- 90' Aymen Barkok is replacing Anton Stach for the 1. FSV Mainz 05 side.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
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 | 5 |
| Lucas Alario | 4 |
| Aaron Martin | 2 |
| Marcus Ingvartsen | 2 |
| Jeremie Frimpong | 2 |
| Nadiem Amiri | 2 |
| Kai Havertz | 2 |
| Julian Brandt | 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
2.11
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.82
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
I would bet for:
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or 1. FSV Mainz 05 76% + Over 2.5 goals 74%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.93
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 3.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 4.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
Double Chance
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or Draw
66%
Draw or 1. FSV Mainz 05
58%
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or 1. FSV Mainz 05
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.3%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.7%
3 – 1
5.4%
3 – 2
4.9%
2 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
Actual
1 – 3
4%
1 – 0
3.7%
0 – 2
3.3%
0 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Bayer 04 Leverkusen
| Handicap | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers | Push | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 13% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 18% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 16% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 10% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

