Bayer Leverkusen - Mainz 05 betting tips and odds

With bookies pricing a home win at 1.86, it’s clear the match may yet go either way. The hosts have a distinct advantage, of course, but both a draw and an away win are quite possible outcomes.

It would be a minor miracle for Mainz 05 to win at Bayer Leverkusen, and they’re likely aware of that. Though risky, such an outcome could bring solid profits thanks to the 4.35 price on most online sportsbooks.

Team from Leverkusen fans are feeling elated after their team’s convincing 1:3 victory at Hoffenheim in the previous round. The team went into the match as visiting underdogs, yet managed to grab an early lead and turn it into a solid 1:3 win.

Mainz 04 are coming on the back of a 3:1 victory in their most recent Bundesliga game. They were the hosts in that instance, though, and the matchup against Augsburg was largely favourable as well. In other words – they performed as well as could be expected, but the triumph itself was nothing extraordinary.

Leverkusen have a strong recent history in terms of scoring as hosts. They bagged 6 goals in their previous three home games.

With 9 goals in their previous 3 Bundesliga matches, Mainz 04 boast some of the most prolific strikers of the league. Top online bookies are predicting another action-packed game.

These two teams already clashed this season, and Team from Leverkusen walked away with a solid away win. It was fairly narrow, though, giving Mainz supporters some hope for this game despite the unfavourable matchup.

Before going for any betting predictions, we need to make note of the overall high number of prior injuries. Both sides have been hit: Andrey Lunev, Charles Aránguiz, Patrik Schick for the hosts, and Robin Zentner, Jonathan Burkardt, Delano Burgzorg for the visitors. Needless to say, this may impact the teams’ performance.

Over 2.5 Goals is easily the safest bet when it comes to this matchup. The best part is that it also maintains a decent betting value, especially if you use the 1.75 odds offered at Betsson.