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

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 vs Bayer Leverkusen: Starting Lineups Time : 17/05/2025 09:30

FSV Mainz 05
2 - 2
Finished
Bayer Leverkusen
90+5' event Stefan Bell Goal cancelled
90+1' event Lennard Maloney / Nadiem Amiri
90+1' event Hong Hyun Seok / Lee Jae Sung
90+1' event Nelson Weiper / Jonathan Michael Burkardt
87' event Silvan Widmer / Phillipp Mwene
81' event Andreas Hanche-Olsen
71' event Nikolas Konrad Veratschnig / Anthony Caci
63' event Jonathan Michael Burkardt
61' event Lee Jae Sung Penalty awarded
40' event Stefan Bell
35' event Paul Nebel
33' event Andreas Hanche-Olsen Goal cancelled
18' event Nadiem Amiri Goal cancelled
event 87' Emiliano Buendia Stati / Aleix Garcia Serrano
event 87' Florian Wirtz
event 83' Jonathan Glao Tah
event 68' Arthur Augusto de Matos Soares
event 59' Piero Hincapie
event 54' Patrik Schick
event 49' Patrik Schick
event 46' Amine Adli / Nathan Tella
event 46' Robert Andrich / Jonas Hofmann
event 45+6' Aleix Garcia Serrano
event 40' Exequiel Palacios
event 25' Arthur Augusto de Matos Soares / Alex Grimaldo
90+5' event Stefan Bell Goal cancelled
event 87' Emiliano Buendia Stati / Aleix Garcia Serrano
90+1' event Lennard Maloney / Nadiem Amiri
event 87' Florian Wirtz
90+1' event Hong Hyun Seok / Lee Jae Sung
event 83' Jonathan Glao Tah
90+1' event Nelson Weiper / Jonathan Michael Burkardt
event 68' Arthur Augusto de Matos Soares
87' event Silvan Widmer / Phillipp Mwene
event 59' Piero Hincapie
81' event Andreas Hanche-Olsen
event 54' Patrik Schick
71' event Nikolas Konrad Veratschnig / Anthony Caci
event 49' Patrik Schick
63' event Jonathan Michael Burkardt
event 46' Amine Adli / Nathan Tella
61' event Lee Jae Sung Penalty awarded
event 46' Robert Andrich / Jonas Hofmann
40' event Stefan Bell
event 45+6' Aleix Garcia Serrano
35' event Paul Nebel
event 40' Exequiel Palacios
33' event Andreas Hanche-Olsen Goal cancelled
event 25' Arthur Augusto de Matos Soares / Alex Grimaldo
18' event Nadiem Amiri Goal cancelled
FSV Mainz 05 FSV Mainz 05
Substitutions
#22 Nikolas Konrad Veratschnig
#44 Nelson Weiper
#30 Silvan Widmer
#15 Lennard Maloney
#14 Hong Hyun Seok
#9 Arnaud Nordin
#5 Maxim Leitsch
#11 Armindo Sieb
#1 Lasse RieB
FSV Mainz 05 FSV Mainz 05 Bayer Leverkusen Bayer Leverkusen
20Shots7
6Shots on Goal4
14Fouls13
8Corner Kick3
13Free kick14
4Offside0
2Yellow card6
37Aerial35
2Save4
17Successful Tackles10
12Interceptions9
19Long pass22
1Assist1
5Substitution4
6Shots off goal1
17Head Success19
8Blocked2
17Tackle10
5Dribbles5
16Throw-in16
336Passes393
90Attacks65
49Dangerous attacks26
4Corner Kicks(HT)1
Bayer Leverkusen Bayer Leverkusen
Substitutions
#16 Emiliano Buendia Stati
#8 Robert Andrich
#21 Amine Adli
#13 Arthur Augusto de Matos Soares
#36 Niklas Lomb
#30 Jeremie Frimpong
#34 Granit Xhaka
#41 Simeon Rapsch
Commentary
90+5' VAR review - FSV Mainz 05
90+1' FSV Mainz 05 — substitution: Lennard Maloney / Nadiem Amiri
90+1' FSV Mainz 05 — substitution: Hong Hyun Seok / Lee Jae Sung
90+1' FSV Mainz 05 — substitution: Nelson Weiper / Jonathan Michael Burkardt
87' FSV Mainz 05 — substitution: Silvan Widmer / Phillipp Mwene
87' Bayer Leverkusen — substitution: Emiliano Buendia Stati / Aleix Garcia Serrano
87' Florian Wirtz - Bayer Leverkusen receive a yellow card
83' Jonathan Glao Tah - Bayer Leverkusen receive a yellow card
81' Andreas Hanche-Olsen - FSV Mainz 05 receive a yellow card
71' FSV Mainz 05 — substitution: Nikolas Konrad Veratschnig / Anthony Caci
68' Arthur Augusto de Matos Soares - Bayer Leverkusen receive a yellow card
63' Penalty scored! Jonathan Michael Burkardt - FSV Mainz 05
61' VAR review - FSV Mainz 05
59' Piero Hincapie - Bayer Leverkusen receive a yellow card
54' Goal! Patrik Schick - Bayer Leverkusen
49' Penalty scored! Patrik Schick - Bayer Leverkusen
46' Bayer Leverkusen — substitution: Amine Adli / Nathan Tella
46' Bayer Leverkusen — substitution: Robert Andrich / Jonas Hofmann
45+6' Aleix Garcia Serrano - Bayer Leverkusen receive a yellow card
40' Stefan Bell - FSV Mainz 05 receive a yellow card
40' Exequiel Palacios - Bayer Leverkusen receive a yellow card
35' Goal! Paul Nebel - FSV Mainz 05
33' VAR review - FSV Mainz 05
25' Bayer Leverkusen — substitution: Arthur Augusto de Matos Soares / Alex Grimaldo
18' VAR review - FSV Mainz 05

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 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.

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 standings and the 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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