Bayer Leverkusen v FSV Mainz 05 result
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Bayer Leverkusen 1–1 FSV Mainz 05 — this Bundesliga match was drawn.
What xG said
xG said Bayer Leverkusen: 2.02 to 0.97 in expected goals, from 12 shots to 8, ahead on xG from the 87th minute (per-shot expected goals for this match). The points were shared.
The result
Bayer Leverkusen and FSV Mainz 05 drew 1–1 at BayArena in the Bundesliga on Saturday 28 February.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — FSV Mainz 05: Sheraldo Becker (67’, assisted by P. Nebel); Bayer Leverkusen: Jarell Quansah (88’, assisted by Christian Kofane).
Discipline
Tobias Stieler, Germany showed three yellow cards — against 2.8 yellows a game across the last 12 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Bayer Leverkusen: Edmond Tapsoba (66’); FSV Mainz 05: Stefan Posch (66’) and Lennard Maloney (90+2’).
What it changes
Bayer Leverkusen stay sixth after this result (23 league matches played). Bayer Leverkusen have scored 66 goals, the second-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 32 games). Bayer Leverkusen have conceded 43 goals, the fourth-fewest of the 18 clubs.
FSV Mainz 05 stay 13th after this result (24 league matches played). FSV Mainz 05 have scored 41 goals, the seventh-fewest of the 18 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 32 games). FSV Mainz 05 have conceded 50 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Bayer Leverkusen are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. FSV Mainz 05 are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen) 6.8, P. Nebel (FSV Mainz 05) 6.0 and Robert Andrich (Bayer Leverkusen) 4.9 led the match.
Head-to-head
Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten in the last five meetings with FSV Mainz 05.
Next up
Bayer Leverkusen next host SC Paderborn 07 on 21 November 2026.
FSV Mainz 05 next travel to FC Augsburg on 21 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Bayer Leverkusen: Bayer Leverkusen v SC Paderborn 07, Saturday 21 November — the preview. Next for FSV Mainz 05: FC Augsburg v FSV Mainz 05, Saturday 21 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Bayer Leverkusen 1–1 FSV Mainz 05 · Bundesliga
- Venue: BayArena · Leverkusen
- Referee: Tobias Stieler, Germany
- Head-to-head (last 6): Bayer Leverkusen 4 · draws 1 · FSV Mainz 05 1 · 3.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Bayer Leverkusen 2W 2D 1L · FSV Mainz 05 3W 1D 1L
Bayer Leverkusen 1–1 FSV Mainz 05 (Bundesliga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 24 February 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Bayer Leverkusen for / against | Line | FSV Mainz 05 for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 2 for · 0.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.63 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.13 for · 3.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.5 for · 3.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 10.88 for · 9.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.5 for · 14.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.88 for · 2.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5.75 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 7.88 for · 11 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10.38 for · 9.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.5 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: Tobias Stieler, Germany — 2.75 yellow cards a game, 0.25 red cards, 18.58 fouls over 12 matches.
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Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Flekken | 25 | 892220 min | 913.7 /90 | 371.5 /90 | 00 /90 |
| J. Blaswich | 11 | 85930 min | 212 /90 | 50.5 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Flekken n 8 | 86.3 | 4.3 |
| J. Blaswich n 8 | 90 | 2 |
Bayer Leverkusen Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Andrich | 30 | 812427 min | 381.4 /90 | 311.1 /90 | 130.5 /90 | 923.4 /90 | 321.2 /90 | 50.2 /90 |
| J. Quansah | 29 | 862507 min | 230.8 /90 | 281 /90 | 140.5 /90 | 1063.8 /90 | 130.5 /90 | 60.2 /90 |
| E. Tapsoba | 28 | 892486 min | 321.2 /90 | 260.9 /90 | 240.9 /90 | 1073.9 /90 | 260.9 /90 | 70.3 /90 |
| L. Badé | 25 | 791971 min | 442 /90 | 261.2 /90 | 231.1 /90 | 1105 /90 | 170.8 /90 | 50.2 /90 |
| J. Belocian | 7 | 57398 min | 71.6 /90 | 51.1 /90 | 10.2 /90 | 143.2 /90 | 61.4 /90 | 00 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleix García n 8 | 86.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | — |
| Álex Grimaldo n 8 | 87.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | Lee Jae-Sung |
| E. Poku n 8 | 54 | 0.2 | 1.5 | — |
| R. Andrich n 8 | 90 | 0.9 | 0.8 | D. Kohr |
| J. Quansah n 8 | 90 | 0.4 | 0.5 | D. Kohr |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Aleix García n 8 | 86.6 | 1.2 |
| Álex Grimaldo n 8 | 87.6 | 2.7 |
| E. Poku n 8 | 54 | 1 |
| R. Andrich n 8 | 90 | 1 |
| J. Quansah n 8 | 90 | 0.6 |
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Bayer Leverkusen Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Poku | 31 | 601872 min | 50.2 /90 | 50.2 /90 | 241.2 /90 | 110.5 /90 | 321.5 /90 | 291.4 /90 |
| M. Tillman | 28 | 691935 min | 60.3 /90 | 00 /90 | 231.1 /90 | 90.4 /90 | 261.2 /90 | 140.7 /90 |
| P. Schick | 28 | 691924 min | 130.6 /90 | 30.1 /90 | 492.3 /90 | 271.3 /90 | 100.5 /90 | 120.6 /90 |
| I. Maza | 26 | 661722 min | 30.2 /90 | 40.2 /90 | 281.5 /90 | 100.5 /90 | 211.1 /90 | 402.1 /90 |
| Christian Kofane | 22 | 551208 min | 40.3 /90 | 20.1 /90 | 282.1 /90 | 151.1 /90 | 131 /90 | 80.6 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleix García n 8 | 86.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Álex Grimaldo n 8 | 87.6 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| E. Poku n 8 | 54 | 1 | 0.4 |
| R. Andrich n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0 |
| J. Quansah n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleix García n 8 | 86.6 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Álex Grimaldo n 8 | 87.6 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| E. Poku n 8 | 54 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| R. Andrich n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Quansah n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0 |
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FSV Mainz 05
FSV Mainz 05 Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Zentner | 17 | 851441 min | 503.1 /90 | 171.1 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| D. Batz | 13 | 901170 min | 503.8 /90 | 161.2 /90 | 00 /90 |
| L. Rieß | 5 | 71357 min | 153.8 /90 | 133.3 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| R. Zentner n 8 | 81.8 | 3.2 |
| D. Batz n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
FSV Mainz 05 Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. da Costa | 29 | 882540 min | 421.5 /90 | 281 /90 | 130.5 /90 | 1244.4 /90 | 220.8 /90 | 30.1 /90 |
| D. Kohr | 27 | 842273 min | 532.1 /90 | 451.8 /90 | 150.6 /90 | 1335.3 /90 | 411.6 /90 | 110.4 /90 |
| S. Bell | 22 | 631392 min | 161 /90 | 241.6 /90 | 130.8 /90 | 1056.8 /90 | 171.1 /90 | 60.4 /90 |
| A. Hanche-Olsen | 21 | 671403 min | 151 /90 | 261.7 /90 | 151 /90 | 946 /90 | 201.3 /90 | 50.3 /90 |
| K. Potulski | 13 | 801038 min | 131.1 /90 | 232 /90 | 151.3 /90 | 585 /90 | 141.2 /90 | 30.3 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Sano n 8 | 89.9 | 0.3 | 1.1 | — |
| D. da Costa n 8 | 86.9 | 0.9 | 1 | — |
| Lee Jae-Sung n 8 | 83.4 | 0.7 | 1.2 | Álex Grimaldo |
| N. Amiri n 8 | 76.8 | 0.4 | 1.3 | — |
| D. Kohr n 8 | 85 | 1.2 | 1.3 | J. Quansah |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| K. Sano n 8 | 89.9 | 2 |
| D. da Costa n 8 | 86.9 | 2.5 |
| Lee Jae-Sung n 8 | 83.4 | 2.2 |
| N. Amiri n 8 | 76.8 | 0.9 |
| D. Kohr n 8 | 85 | 2.3 |
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FSV Mainz 05 Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Nebel | 25 | 741844 min | 10 /90 | 10 /90 | 120.6 /90 | 40.2 /90 | 452.2 /90 | 190.9 /90 |
| B. Hollerbach | 19 | 611163 min | 20.2 /90 | 30.2 /90 | 201.5 /90 | 90.7 /90 | 110.9 /90 | 171.3 /90 |
| A. Sieb | 18 | 42754 min | 10.1 /90 | 00 /90 | 141.7 /90 | 60.7 /90 | 91.1 /90 | 91.1 /90 |
| A. Nordin | 14 | 53742 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 141.7 /90 | 30.4 /90 | 40.5 /90 | 50.6 /90 |
| N. Weiper | 13 | 62807 min | 20.2 /90 | 00 /90 | 212.3 /90 | 121.3 /90 | 80.9 /90 | 30.3 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Sano n 8 | 89.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| D. da Costa n 8 | 86.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Lee Jae-Sung n 8 | 83.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| N. Amiri n 8 | 76.8 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| D. Kohr n 8 | 85 | 0.3 | 0 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Sano n 8 | 89.9 | 0 | 0 |
| D. da Costa n 8 | 86.9 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Lee Jae-Sung n 8 | 83.4 | 0 | 0.3 |
| N. Amiri n 8 | 76.8 | 1 | 0.1 |
| D. Kohr n 8 | 85 | 0 | 0 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Bayer Leverkusen | FSV Mainz 05 | |
|---|---|---|
| 66% | Possession | 34% |
| 1.28 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.74 |
| 12 | Shots | 8 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 3 | Shots off target | 3 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 9 | Shots inside the box | 6 |
| 6 | Corners | 2 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 9 | Fouls | 13 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Saves | 4 |
| 738 | Passes | 371 |
| 87% | Pass accuracy | 77% |
Bayer Leverkusen Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Blaswich | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Quansah | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8.2 |
| R. Andrich | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.6 |
| E. Tapsoba | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 7 |
| Álex Grimaldo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| P. Schick | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| E. Palacios | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| E. Fernández | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Hofmann | 59 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| E. Poku | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Arthur | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| A. Tape sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| I. Maza sub | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| M. Terrier sub | 31 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Christian Kofane sub | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Aleix García sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
FSV Mainz 05 Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Batz | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| D. Kohr | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.9 |
| S. Posch | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Y | 6.9 |
| K. Potulski | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| P. Nebel | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.6 |
| K. Sano | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| P. Mwene | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6.9 |
| P. Tietz | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Lee Jae-Sung | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| S. Widmer | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| S. Becker | 69 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| S. Katompa Mvumpa sub | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| D. da Costa sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| L. Maloney sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.9 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Bayer Leverkusen v FSV Mainz 05 — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-10-18 FSV Mainz 05 3–4 Bayer Leverkusen
- 2025-05-17 FSV Mainz 05 2–2 Bayer Leverkusen
- 2025-01-14 Bayer Leverkusen 1–0 FSV Mainz 05
- 2024-02-23 Bayer Leverkusen 2–1 FSV Mainz 05
- 2023-09-30 FSV Mainz 05 0–3 Bayer Leverkusen
- 2023-02-19 Bayer Leverkusen 2–3 FSV Mainz 05
Shot Map and Expected Goals
Bayer Leverkusen 2.02 xG from 12 shots, FSV Mainz 05 0.97 from 8. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.
| Team | Shots | Goals | xG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer Leverkusen | 12 | 1 | 2.02 |
| FSV Mainz 05 | 8 | 1 | 0.97 |
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Expected Goals Race
At half-time, xG was level: Bayer Leverkusen 0.19, FSV Mainz 05 0.26. At full time, Bayer Leverkusen led on xG, 2.02 to 0.97. The widest gap was 1.05 xG to Bayer Leverkusen, in the 96th minute.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Bayer Leverkusen and FSV Mainz 05?
- In their last 6 meetings, Bayer Leverkusen won 4, FSV Mainz 05 won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Bayer Leverkusen and FSV Mainz 05?
- Recent form — Bayer Leverkusen 2W 2D 1L; FSV Mainz 05 3W 1D 1L.
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