Our Predictions
Leverkusen have won 21 of the last 39 meetings and are unbeaten in the last 5 head-to-head clashes. They sit 6th in the Bundesliga and show stronger attacking form, while Mainz struggle for consistency at home. Odds of 2.30 offer solid value given recent patterns.
Both teams have found the net in recent matchups, and neither has shown a sturdy defence—Leverkusen concede 2.6 goals per away match, with Mainz averaging three total goals per game. Odds of 1.57 reflect this attacking outlook.
Four of the last five meetings have hit at least three goals. Both teams are prone to open games, and current form supports more attacking football. The 1.73 odds are fair for a likely high-scoring affair.
Mainz vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction & Match Preview – Bundesliga 2025/26
Welcome to Extratips, your home for sharp Bundesliga match predictions! Saturday showcases a lively clash as Mainz hosts Bayer Leverkusen at the MEWA Arena. Kick-off is at 13:30 on October 18, 2025.
Bookmakers tip this as a close contest: Home win sits at 3.00, draw at 3.40, and away win at 2.30. Both teams are hungry for points going into the season’s mid-phase. Bayer Leverkusen currently stand 6th with a solid start, while Mainz sit 14th and need all the momentum they can grab.
Recent showdowns have tipped Bayer's way, with Leverkusen unbeaten in their last 5 versus Mainz. Both sides have scored regularly, so expect action at both ends. Mainz have shown grit at home but struggle for clean sheets. Leverkusen’s away form is shaky, but their attack fires on the road.
Look for plenty of chances, high energy, and pressure on both defences. With history, recent results, and their current table positions all weighing in, this game has all the markings of a classic Bundesliga battle.