Bitesize Prediction: Mainz vs Bayer Leverkusen – 30/09/23

Competition: Bundesliga

Market: Bayer Leverkusen win

Odds: 11/20 @ 1xBet

Looking to extend on their bright start to the new Bundesliga campaign, Bayer Leverkusen will make the trip to Mainz on Saturday afternoon.

Starting with the hosts, while Mainz might have shocked many as they secured a top-half finish among Germany’s elite last season, the Carnival Club have struggled to find a similar level this time around. Last seen putting in another downbeat display as they suffered a 2-1 loss away at Augsburg, Bo Svensson’s men have now lost each of their previous three Bundesliga appearances. Marking their return from September’s international break with a 3-1 defeat at home against Stuttgart, the Reds find themselves sat rock-bottom of the table and have collected jus a single point from their first five Bundesliga showdowns. Likewise, heading into the fortnight interval with a woeful performance as they slumped to a 4-0 drumming at the hands of Werder Bremen, Mainz have gained a reputation for their nightmare struggles at the back. In fact, Saturday’s hosts have shipped nine strikes on their recent three-match losing run. With the feel of a squad seeking a much-needed boost, Svensson’s side should be bracing themselves for another stern challenge this weekend.

As for the visitors, putting in another rampant performance last weekend as they cruised their way to a 4-1 romp against Bundesliga returners Heidenheim, Bayer Leverkusen are in the midst of a major purple patch. Opening their Europa League adventure with a 4-0 victory against Swedish outfit Hacken earlier in the month, Xavi Alonso’s side have only continued to gain a string of plaudits since opening the 2023/24 campaign. Opening proceedings on August 19th with a stellar 3-2 win against German heavyweights RB Leipzig, the one-time Liverpool midfielder will be calling on his high-flying squad to lay down another marker here. Mustering 13 points from their first five Bundesliga showdowns and with their sights set on clinching a Champions League return this time around, Saturday’s guests will also be excited by their most recent trip to Mainz. Landing a routine 3-0 victory when they arrived at the MEWA Stadium 13 months ago, we are expecting a similar away victory for a red-hot Leverkusen here.

Bet: Bayer Leverkusen 11/20 to beat Mainz in Saturday’s Bundesliga battle @ 1xBet