FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayer Leverkusen: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

FSV Mainz 05

L D L D W

6th place in German Bundesliga

2-2

17/05/2025 09:30

Bayer Leverkusen

D D W D L

2nd place in German Bundesliga

German Bundesliga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayer Leverkusen on 17 May 2025 (kick-off: 09:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayer Leverkusen preview before placing your bet.

FSV Mainz 05 will face Bayer Leverkusen in German Bundesliga on May 17, 2025 at 09:30.
FSV Mainz 05 are currently 6th with 52 points after 34 matches.
Bayer Leverkusen sit 2nd with 69 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.18.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

09:30

2025-05-17

FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayer Leverkusen - Prediction & Odds

FSV Mainz 05

Bayer Leverkusen

2025-05-17 09:30

STANDINGS UP TO 17/05/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Bayern Munchen	82	34	25	7	2	99	32	67
02 Bayer Leverkusen	69	34	19	12	3	72	43	29
03 Eintracht Frankfurt	60	34	17	9	8	68	46	22
04 Borussia Dortmund	57	34	17	6	11	71	51	20
05 SC Freiburg	55	34	16	7	11	49	53	-4
06 FSV Mainz 05	52	34	14	10	10	55	43	12
07 RB Leipzig	51	34	13	12	9	53	48	5
08 Werder Bremen	51	34	14	9	11	54	57	-3
09 VfB Stuttgart	50	34	14	8	12	64	53	11
10 Borussia Monchengladbach	45	34	13	6	15	55	57	-2
11 VfL Wolfsburg	43	34	11	10	13	56	54	2
12 Augsburg	43	34	11	10	13	35	51	-16
13 Union Berlin	40	34	10	10	14	35	51	-16
14 St. Pauli	32	34	8	8	18	28	41	-13
15 TSG Hoffenheim	32	34	7	11	16	46	68	-22
16 Heidenheimer	29	34	8	5	21	37	64	-27
17 Holstein Kiel	25	34	6	7	21	49	80	-31
18 VfL Bochum	25	34	6	7	21	33	67	-34

Head To Head

14/01/2025 15:30

Bayer Leverkusen

1 - 0

FSV Mainz 05

GER D1

23/02/2024 15:30

Bayer Leverkusen

2 - 1

FSV Mainz 05

GER D1

30/09/2023 09:30

FSV Mainz 05

0 - 3

Bayer Leverkusen

GER D1

19/02/2023 14:30

Bayer Leverkusen

2 - 3

FSV Mainz 05

GER D1

27/08/2022 09:30

FSV Mainz 05

0 - 3

Bayer Leverkusen

GER D1

18/02/2022 15:30

FSV Mainz 05

3 - 2

Bayer Leverkusen

GER D1

Bayer Leverkusen

50%

Draw

FSV Mainz 05

50%

FSV Mainz 05 Last 6 matches

04/05/2025 13:30

FSV Mainz 05 1 - 1 Eintracht Frankfurt

GER D1

26/04/2025 09:30

Bayern Munchen 3 - 0 FSV Mainz 05

GER D1

19/04/2025 09:30

FSV Mainz 05 2 - 2 VfL Wolfsburg

GER D1

12/04/2025 09:30

TSG Hoffenheim 2 - 0 FSV Mainz 05

GER D1

05/04/2025 09:30

FSV Mainz 05 1 - 1 Holstein Kiel

GER D1

30/03/2025 11:30

Borussia Dortmund 3 - 1 FSV Mainz 05

GER D1

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Bayer Leverkusen

04/05/2025 11:30

SC Freiburg 2 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen

GER D1

26/04/2025 09:30

Bayer Leverkusen 2 - 0 Augsburg

GER D1

20/04/2025 13:30

St. Pauli 1 - 1 Bayer Leverkusen

GER D1

12/04/2025 09:30

Bayer Leverkusen 0 - 0 Union Berlin

GER D1

05/04/2025 09:30

Heidenheimer 0 - 1 Bayer Leverkusen

GER D1

01/04/2025 14:45

Arminia Bielefeld 2 - 1 Bayer Leverkusen

GERC

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues German Bundesliga

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

FSV Mainz 05

Bayer Leverkusen

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.82

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.62

Scored

Avg. per game

0.94

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.65

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

22 (65%)12 (35%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

18 (53%)16 (47%)

FSV Mainz 05

Recent matches

Bayer Leverkusen

Under /Over

(88%)30 4(12%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)28 6(18%)

Under /Over

(44%)15 19(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(56%)19 15(44%)

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

/Yes

(56%)19 15(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(71%)24 10(29%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

FSV Mainz 05

Bayer Leverkusen

Shots

FSV Mainz 05

Total shots

12.44 avg / game

Blocked

111 total

Avg. 3.58

Bayer Leverkusen

Total shots

14.91 avg / game

Blocked

117 total

Avg. 4.03

FSV Mainz 05 Pass Bayer Leverkusen

Total passes

14822

Avg. 436 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

20031

Avg. 589 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

59%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

FSV Mainz 05

Played games

Bayer Leverkusen

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.26

4.85

165

Corners

217

6.38

21.06

716

Throw-ins

622

18.29

2.26

Offsides

1.88

3.41

116

GK saves

2.76

FSV Mainz 05

DISCIPLINARY

Bayer Leverkusen

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.12

1.82

0.15

0.03

12.00

408

Fouls

325

9.56

16.50

561

Tackles

397

11.68

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How We Build the FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayer Leverkusen on 17 May 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this German Bundesliga fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayer Leverkusen Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess FSV Mainz 05's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Bayer Leverkusen's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

German Bundesliga Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live German Bundesliga standings and the German Bundesliga form table to understand exactly where FSV Mainz 05 and Bayer Leverkusen sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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