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Mainz 05 vs Bayer Leverkusen: lineups

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Mainz 05 6 · 7 points
Bayer Leverkusen 5 · 7 points

Predicted lineups Mainz 05 vs Bayer Leverkusen

Mainz 05 3-5-2
1 Schwolow
48 Potulski
3 Gruber or Martel
4 Posch
2 Mwene
10 Amiri
6 Sano
7 Lee
19 Caci or Bell
23 Becker
9 Tietz

Predicted lineup for Mainz 05: Schwolow, Potulski, Gruber, Posch, Mwene, Amiri, Sano, Lee, Caci, Becker, Tietz

Bayer Leverkusen 4-2-3-1
1 Flekken
3 Gutiérrez
2 Medina
12 Tapsoba
4 Quansah
24 García
6 Fernández or Fernandez
9 Moreira
30 Maza or Tillman
19 Diaby
14 Schick

Predicted lineup for Bayer Leverkusen: Flekken, Gutiérrez, Medina, Tapsoba, Quansah, García, Fernández, Moreira, Maza, Diaby, Schick

Mainz 05

Anthony Caci remains the likely pick on the right of Fischer's midfield five despite a lingering doubt over a facial injury, with Stefan Bell the alternative if he is not passed fit. Caci has started each of Mainz's last four matches.

In goal, Robin Zentner is doubtful because of a hand injury and has not yet resumed goalkeeper-specific training, so Alexander Schwolow is set to continue in his place. Dominik Kohr remains out with an ankle injury and Silas Katompa Mvumpa with a foot problem.

Paul Nebel and Silvan Widmer have both trained with the squad again this week, though neither is expected to start against Leverkusen.

Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen's main point of uncertainty ahead of this one is Ibrahim Maza. He was substituted after 40 minutes playing for Algeria against Niger following a blow to his right ankle, and whether he is fit to start on Saturday remains in question; for now, he is expected to start on the right of the attack.

There was better news elsewhere in the squad: Nathan Tella, who has not featured in the last five matches, returned from a muscle injury to play 45 minutes in a friendly against Fortuna Köln and scored. At right-back, Jarell Quansah continues ahead of Lucas Vázquez, who appeared only in the closing stages last time out.

Injuries and suspensions

Mainz 05

  • Dominik Kohr Foot injury Unavailable
  • Robin Zentner Hand injury Unavailable
  • Silas Broken shinbone Unavailable
  • Anthony Caci Face Injury Doubtful
  • Otto Ruoppi Knee injury Doubtful
  • Paul Nebel Muscle injury Doubtful
  • Silvan Widmer Knee injury Doubtful

Bayer Leverkusen

  • Guela Doué Calf injury Unavailable
  • Montrell Culbreath Foot injury Unavailable
  • Kennet Eichhorn Illness Doubtful

Which English players could feature in Mainz 05 vs Bayer Leverkusen?

2 players
  • Jarell Quansah Bayer Leverkusen Starting
  • Nathan Tella Bayer Leverkusen Unlikely to start Has not played this season.

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Mainz 05

  1. Phillip Tietz 4 goals 0 assists
  2. Sheraldo Becker 2 goals 3 assists
  3. Philipp Mwene 1 goals 1 assists
  4. Kaishu Sano 0 goals 2 assists
  5. Danny da Costa 1 goals 0 assists

Bayer Leverkusen

  1. Patrik Schick 4 goals 1 assists
  2. Miguel Gutiérrez 1 goals 3 assists
  3. Facundo Medina 2 goals 0 assists
  4. Christian Kofane 2 goals 0 assists
  5. Ibrahim Maza 1 goals 1 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Mainz 05

Player Starts Min. Form
Fabio Gruber 4/4 360 solid
Phillip Tietz 4/4 360 excellent
Kaishu Sano 4/4 358 strong
Nadiem Amiri 4/4 354 solid
Philipp Mwene 4/4 344 solid
Sheraldo Becker 4/4 286 excellent
Anthony Caci 4/4 281 mixed
Kacper Potulski 3/4 280 mixed

Bayer Leverkusen

Player Starts Min. Form
Mark Flekken 5/5 453 solid
Edmond Tapsoba 5/5 453 solid
Aleix García 5/5 453 strong
Facundo Medina 4/5 374 strong
Afonso Moreira 4/5 373 mixed
Ibrahim Maza 4/4 360 strong
Miguel Gutiérrez 4/4 353 strong
Patrik Schick 4/5 332 excellent

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
2.08 2.44
  • Predicted goals3.3
  • Both teams to score75%
  • Over 2.5 goals75%
  • Corners16.0

Team comparison

MAI home Per match LEV away
0.50 Points 0.50
0.50 Goals for 2.00
1.50 Goals against 2.50
2.08 xG for 2.44
1.12 xG against 1.16
7.5 Corners 8.5
DL Home and away form LD

Mainz 05 vs Bayer Leverkusen: head-to-head record

36 previous meetings
9 Mainz 05 7 draws 20 Bayer Leverkusen
  • Goals per match2.97
  • Both teams scored53%
  • Over 2.5 goals53%
  • Feb 2026 Bayer Leverkusen 1 - 1 Mainz 05
  • Oct 2025 Mainz 05 3 - 4 Bayer Leverkusen
  • May 2025 Mainz 05 2 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen
  • Jan 2025 Bayer Leverkusen 1 - 0 Mainz 05
  • Feb 2024 Bayer Leverkusen 2 - 1 Mainz 05
  • Sep 2023 Mainz 05 0 - 3 Bayer Leverkusen
  • Feb 2023 Bayer Leverkusen 2 - 3 Mainz 05
  • Aug 2022 Mainz 05 0 - 3 Bayer Leverkusen
  • Feb 2022 Mainz 05 3 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen
  • Sep 2021 Bayer Leverkusen 1 - 0 Mainz 05

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for Mainz 05 vs Bayer Leverkusen be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for Mainz 05 against Bayer Leverkusen?

Mainz 05 are without Dominik Kohr (foot injury), Robin Zentner (hand injury), Silas (broken shinbone), Anthony Caci (face injury), Otto Ruoppi (knee injury) and Paul Nebel (muscle injury). The full list is above, with the injuries and suspensions.

Who is unavailable for Bayer Leverkusen against Mainz 05?

Bayer Leverkusen are without Guela Doué (calf injury), Montrell Culbreath (foot injury) and Kennet Eichhorn (illness).

What formation do Mainz 05 play?

Mainz 05 have used a 3-5-2 in 2 of their last 4 matches. In their last match, they played a 3-5-2.

What formation do Bayer Leverkusen play?

Bayer Leverkusen have used a 4-2-3-1 in 4 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 3-4-2-1.

How did the last meeting between Mainz 05 and Bayer Leverkusen finish?

On 28 February 2026, Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz 05 finished 1-1.

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