FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen - Bundesliga
Fixture Preview - 18 October 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
FSV Mainz 05 welcomes Bayer 04 Leverkusen to Mewa Arena on Saturday, 18 October, in what promises to be an intriguing Bundesliga clash. Mainz enters the match with strong momentum, having secured three wins and a draw in their last five outings. Their attacking prowess has been evident, with over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten encounters against Leverkusen, suggesting a propensity for high-scoring games. Leverkusen, on the other hand, has shown resilience, bouncing back from a couple of setbacks to record two wins in their last three matches. Their ability to find the net consistently makes them a formidable opponent, particularly given their recent form. The head-to-head record is evenly split, with both teams having won four of the last ten meetings. With both sides keen to assert their dominance, expect an open game where both teams are likely to score, making the "Both Teams to Score" market an appealing angle for this fixture.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  FC Bayern München | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |  VfL Wolfsburg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |  FSV Mainz 05 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |  FC Union Berlin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |  Hamburger SV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |  TSG Hoffenheim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |  Heidenheim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |  VfB Stuttgart | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |  FC Köln | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |  Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |  SC Freiburg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2025 | FSV Mainz 05 | 2–2 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | Bundesliga |
| January 14, 2025 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 1–0 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga |
| February 23, 2024 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 2–1 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga |
| September 30, 2023 | FSV Mainz 05 | 0–3 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | Bundesliga |
| February 19, 2023 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 2–3 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga |
| August 27, 2022 | FSV Mainz 05 | 0–3 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | Bundesliga |
| February 18, 2022 | FSV Mainz 05 | 3–2 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | Bundesliga |
| September 25, 2021 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 1–0 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga |
| February 13, 2021 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 2–2 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga |
| October 17, 2020 | FSV Mainz 05 | 0–1 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | Bundesliga |