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FSV Mainz 05Bayer Leverkusen

FSV Mainz 05 v Bayer Leverkusen result

Full-time · FSV Mainz 05 3–4 Bayer Leverkusen

Bundesliga · · MEWA ARENA

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The model’s pre-match pick

FSV Mainz 05 3–4 Bayer Leverkusen — Bayer Leverkusen won this Bundesliga match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Over 2.5 goals.

Free pick
Over 2.5 goals
Best price: 1.50 at Bet365
This is one free selection. The model’s confidence rating, value against the bookmakers and every other market are part of Pro.
The record in this market: of the calls the model rated 70% or more on Over 2.5 goals in the last 90 days, 68.8% of 481 landed (95% range 64.5–72.8%); it had given them 75.8% on average. That is the market’s record, not a forecast for this pick. The model has been overconfident here: weigh its calls in this market with that in mind. How accurate →
How often calls like this land: when the model rated over 2.5 goals between 62% and 80% in 21 top-flight leagues over the last 365 days — every such forecast, not only the free picks — it landed 596 of 928 times (64.2%), against an average rating of 67.4%. How we measure →
Match report, in numbers

What xG said

xG said little between the sides: FSV Mainz 05 2.23, Bayer Leverkusen 2.44 in expected goals (per-shot expected goals for this match).

The result

Bayer Leverkusen won 4–3 at MEWA ARENA in the Bundesliga on Saturday 10 October. Bayer Leverkusen have scored in 11 consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

It was 2–2 at half-time. The goals — Bayer Leverkusen: Robert Andrich (5’), Patrik Schick (9’, assisted by Aleix García), Jarell Quansah (55’) and Moussa Diaby (65’, assisted by Afonso Moreira); FSV Mainz 05: Anthony Caci (33’; 42’, assisted by Nadiem Amiri) and Benedict Hollerbach (90’).

How it turned

Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s seven key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with Jarell Quansah’s goal on 55 minutes.

Discipline

The bookings — FSV Mainz 05: Phillip Tietz (20’), Sheraldo Becker (35’) and Lee Jae-Sung (76’); Bayer Leverkusen: Jarell Quansah (90+3’).

What it changes

FSV Mainz 05 move down from fifth to seventh (five league matches played). FSV Mainz 05 have scored 13 goals, the fifth-most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 5 games, ranked per game). FSV Mainz 05 have conceded 10 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.

Bayer Leverkusen move up from fifth to fourth (five league matches played). Bayer Leverkusen have scored 14 goals, the third-most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 5 games, ranked per game). Bayer Leverkusen have conceded eight goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.

With seven goals it was the highest-scoring match of round 5, across nine matches. Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Anthony Caci (FSV Mainz 05) 14.5, Robert Andrich (Bayer Leverkusen) 10.0 and Nadiem Amiri (FSV Mainz 05) 5.8 led the match.

Head-to-head

Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten in the last six meetings with FSV Mainz 05, every meeting checked.

What the model said

The model’s free pick, Over 2.5 goals, a Bronze-tier call, landed — graded in the live track record, misses included. Bronze-tier calls in this market have landed 68.8% of the time in the last 90 days (331 of 481).

Next up

FSV Mainz 05 next travel to FC Augsburg on 21 November 2026.

Bayer Leverkusen next host SC Paderborn 07 on 21 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for FSV Mainz 05: FC Augsburg v FSV Mainz 05, Saturday 21 November — the preview. Next for Bayer Leverkusen: Bayer Leverkusen v SC Paderborn 07, Saturday 21 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: FSV Mainz 05 3–4 Bayer Leverkusen · Bundesliga
  • Venue: MEWA ARENA · Mainz
  • Referee: Max Burda, Germany
  • Model coverage: 210 markets priced for this fixture
  • Head-to-head (last 6): FSV Mainz 05 0 · draws 2 · Bayer Leverkusen 4 · 3.33 goals/game
  • Recent form: FSV Mainz 05 3W 1D 1L · Bayer Leverkusen 3W 1D 1L

FSV Mainz 05 3–4 Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 210 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 24 October 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

3 / 2.25
Goals
against 1.25 / 1.13 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.25
over 8 matches
6.25 / 7.5
Corners
against 5.13 / 3.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
6.88 / 6.88
Shots on target
against 4 / 4.13 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1.75 / 1.13
Cards
against 2 / 1.88 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
210
Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 September 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 20 September 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Lines marked “our book” are this fixture’s; the rest are standard thresholds, not prices.
Per gameFSV Mainz 05 for / againstLineBayer Leverkusen for / against
Goals scored
3 for · 1.25 against n 8
3.25our book
2.25 for · 1.13 against n 8
Corners won
6.25 for · 5.13 against n 8
9.5standard
7.5 for · 3.63 against n 8
Shots
18.63 for · 12.63 against n 8
19.5standard
19.75 for · 10.75 against n 8
Shots on target
6.88 for · 4 against n 8
8.5standard
6.88 for · 4.13 against n 8
Fouls committed
11.63 for · 9.88 against n 8
21.5standard
12 for · 11.63 against n 8
Cards shown
1.75 for · 2 against n 8
3.5standard
1.13 for · 1.88 against n 8

Referee: Max Burda, Germany.

FSV Mainz 05

FSV Mainz 05 Goalkeeper

FSV Mainz 05 — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
R. Zentner390270 min41.3 /9031 /9000 /90
A. Schwolow290180 min52.5 /9031.5 /9000 /90
FSV Mainz 05 — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FSV Mainz 05 before kick-off, to 20 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
R. Zentner n 881.8
2.96/4

FSV Mainz 05 Defensive

FSV Mainz 05 — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
F. Gruber590450 min112.2 /9071.4 /9061.2 /90326.4 /9091.8 /9000 /90
K. Potulski475298 min82.4 /9041.2 /9030.9 /90206 /9072.1 /9010.3 /90
D. da Costa451205 min41.8 /9031.3 /9010.4 /90114.8 /9010.4 /9000 /90
S. Posch389268 min72.4 /9041.3 /9010.3 /90186 /9041.3 /9010.3 /90
D. Kohr285170 min94.8 /9021.1 /9000 /90147.4 /9021.1 /9000 /90
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FSV Mainz 05 — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FSV Mainz 05 before kick-off, to 20 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
F. Gruber n 590
1.83/3
00/0
F. Medina
K. Sano n 889.8
0.84/2
0.94/3
Aleix García
N. Amiri n 885.8
0.54/0
17/1
Aleix García
P. Tietz n 885.5
2.16/3
1.35/3
Afonso Moreira
P. Mwene n 888
1.27/2
1.57/2
Aleix García
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FSV Mainz 05 — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FSV Mainz 05 before kick-off, to 20 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
F. Gruber n 590
2.23/3
K. Sano n 889.8
1.16/2
N. Amiri n 885.8
1.25/3
P. Tietz n 885.5
0.43/0
P. Mwene n 888
1.87/3
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FSV Mainz 05 Attacking

FSV Mainz 05 — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
P. Tietz587435 min81.7 /9000 /90183.7 /90112.3 /9051 /9030.6 /90
S. Becker570348 min30.8 /9030.8 /90112.8 /9082.1 /9071.8 /9030.8 /90
R. Königsdörffer429117 min21.5 /9000 /9075.4 /9032.3 /9010.8 /9032.3 /90
B. Hollerbach11616 min00 /9000 /9015.6 /9000 /9000 /9000 /90
W. Bøving11515 min16 /9000 /9016 /9016 /9000 /9000 /90
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FSV Mainz 05 — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FSV Mainz 05 before kick-off, to 20 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
F. Gruber n 590
0.42/0
00/0
K. Sano n 889.8
0.84/2
0.32/0
N. Amiri n 885.8
1.76/3
15/1
P. Tietz n 885.5
37/7
1.77/4
P. Mwene n 888
0.84/1
0.53/1
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FSV Mainz 05 — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FSV Mainz 05 before kick-off, to 20 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
F. Gruber n 590
00/0
00/0
K. Sano n 889.8
00/0
0.32/0
N. Amiri n 885.8
0.42/1
0.31/1
P. Tietz n 885.5
1.36/2
0.11/0
P. Mwene n 888
0.32/0
0.42/1
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Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen Goalkeeper

Bayer Leverkusen — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
M. Flekken590450 min122.4 /9051 /9000 /90
J. Blaswich19090 min11 /9000 /9000 /90
Bayer Leverkusen — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bayer Leverkusen before kick-off, to 20 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Flekken n 890
3.17/7
J. Blaswich n 890
4.56/6

Bayer Leverkusen Defensive

Bayer Leverkusen — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
E. Tapsoba690540 min91.5 /9071.2 /9040.7 /90244 /9030.5 /9010.2 /90
F. Medina665387 min40.9 /9051.2 /9020.5 /90122.8 /9081.9 /9010.2 /90
J. Quansah656333 min41.1 /9010.3 /9020.5 /9061.6 /9041.1 /9000 /90
Miguel Gutiérrez589443 min71.4 /9020.4 /9000 /90163.3 /9040.8 /9010.2 /90
L. Badé460238 min62.3 /9072.6 /9000 /90238.7 /9062.3 /9000 /90
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Bayer Leverkusen — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bayer Leverkusen before kick-off, to 20 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
E. Tapsoba n 890
0.95/1
0.54/0
—
Aleix García n 886.1
0.31/1
0.11/0
P. Mwene
Afonso Moreira n 676.5
1.65/3
24/3
P. Tietz
P. Schick n 872.4
1.24/3
1.26/2
—
F. Medina n 664.5
1.94/2
0.73/0
F. Gruber
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Bayer Leverkusen — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bayer Leverkusen before kick-off, to 20 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
E. Tapsoba n 890
1.48/3
Aleix García n 886.1
1.26/3
Afonso Moreira n 676.5
1.46/1
P. Schick n 872.4
0.83/2
F. Medina n 664.5
0.92/1
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Bayer Leverkusen Attacking

Bayer Leverkusen — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
P. Schick667399 min51.1 /9010.2 /90194.3 /9092 /9061.4 /9061.4 /90
Christian Kofane533163 min31.7 /9000 /90105.5 /9042.2 /9021.1 /9010.6 /90
N. Tella12525 min13.6 /9000 /9013.6 /9013.6 /9000 /9000 /90
Aleix García690540 min00 /9010.2 /9071.2 /9040.7 /90193.2 /9020.3 /90
Afonso Moreira677459 min00 /9010.2 /90132.5 /9061.2 /9040.8 /9040.8 /90
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Bayer Leverkusen — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bayer Leverkusen before kick-off, to 20 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Aleix García n 886.1
1.35/4
0.73/2
E. Tapsoba n 890
0.32/0
0.11/0
Afonso Moreira n 676.5
2.56/4
1.24/2
P. Schick n 872.4
3.67/7
1.96/4
F. Medina n 664.5
0.93/1
0.93/1
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Bayer Leverkusen — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bayer Leverkusen before kick-off, to 20 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Aleix García n 886.1
0.11/0
0.32/0
E. Tapsoba n 890
00/0
0.11/0
Afonso Moreira n 676.5
00/0
0.21/0
P. Schick n 872.4
0.85/0
0.21/0
F. Medina n 664.5
0.52/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
FSV Mainz 05Bayer Leverkusen
47%Possession53%
3.13Expected goals (xG)2.09
23Shots16
5Shots on target7
11Shots off target6
7Blocked shots3
17Shots inside the box12
4Corners3
0Offsides1
11Fouls10
3Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
3Saves1
438Passes507
83%Pass accuracy85%

FSV Mainz 05 Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
P. Tietz90004100Y6
N. Amiri9001204208
F. Gruber9000000105.6
P. Mwene9000202207.2
S. Posch9000000105.7
A. Schwolow9000000005.5
K. Sano8100000006.9
S. Becker77000061Y7.3
A. Caci7020224509.3
E. Martel7000310105.9
K. Potulski7000101206.5
D. da Costa sub2000001107.5
R. Königsdörffer sub2000100106.5
Lee Jae-Sung sub20000001Y6.7
B. Hollerbach sub1310110007.2
L. Maloney sub900000106.7

Bayer Leverkusen Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
E. Tapsoba9000210106.3
R. Andrich9010110509
Miguel Gutiérrez9000201207.2
F. Medina9000000106.7
J. Quansah90102203Y6.7
M. Flekken9000000005.2
Aleix García8401003007.2
P. Schick8310112007.6
M. Diaby7510111008
Afonso Moreira7501001106.6
I. Maza6600101206.5
M. Terrier sub2400200006.3
N. Tella sub1500111107.2
M. Tillman sub1500001006.7
J. Hofmann sub1300000106.3
E. Fernández sub1200000006.7

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 FSV Mainz 05 v Bayer Leverkusen — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
FSV Mainz 05WDWLW
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 3.8 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Bayer LeverkusenLWDWW
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 2.4 scored / 1 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
FSV Mainz 05 0 · 2 draws · Bayer Leverkusen 4 · 3.33 goals/game
  • 2026-02-28 Bayer Leverkusen 1–1 FSV Mainz 05
  • 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
League standing · 2026/27
FSV Mainz 05#12 pos10 pts9 pl-1 GD
Bayer Leverkusen#5 pos16 pts9 pl+3 GD
Goals per game
FSV Mainz 05 scored2
Bayer Leverkusen scored2.22
FSV Mainz 05 conceded2.11
Bayer Leverkusen conceded1.89

Shot Map and Expected Goals

FSV Mainz 05 2.23 xG from 23 shots, Bayer Leverkusen 2.44 from 16. 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.

Jarell Quansah 54' · 0.46 xGIbrahim Maza 10' · 0.43 xGPhillip Tietz 42' · 0.31 xGMartin Terrier 70' · 0.15 xGMartin Terrier 68' · 0.14 xGPhilipp Mwene 29' · 0.11 xGEric Martel 32' · 0.11 xGMiguel Gutiérrez 89' · 0.10 xGEdmond Tapsoba 78' · 0.08 xGPhillip Tietz 2' · 0.08 xGNathan Tella 94' · 0.08 xGNadiem Amiri 48' · 0.08 xGPhilipp Mwene 57' · 0.08 xGEric Martel 27' · 0.07 xGRansford Königsdörffer 86' · 0.07 xGPhillip Tietz 91' · 0.07 xGNadiem Amiri 18' · 0.06 xGMoussa Diaby 51' · 0.06 xGEdmond Tapsoba 13' · 0.06 xGPhillip Tietz 64' · 0.06 xGAnthony Caci 41' · 0.06 xGLennard Maloney 91' · 0.05 xGPhillip Tietz 43' · 0.04 xGKacper Potulski 45' · 0.04 xGKaishu Sano 41' · 0.04 xGMiguel Gutiérrez 51' · 0.04 xGMalik Tillman 77' · 0.03 xGMiguel Gutiérrez 54' · 0.03 xGEric Martel 52' · 0.03 xGPhilipp Mwene 24' · 0.02 xGNadiem Amiri 74' · 0.02 xGEric Martel 26' · 0.02 xGBenedict Hollerbach 91' · 0.53 xG · goalPatrik Schick 8' · 0.35 xG · goalJarell Quansah 54' · 0.31 xG · goalAnthony Caci 32' · 0.26 xG · goalMoussa Diaby 64' · 0.07 xG · goalRobert Andrich 4' · 0.05 xG · goalAnthony Caci 41' · 0.05 xG · goal
FSV Mainz 05 (attacking right)Bayer Leverkusen (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
FSV Mainz 052332.23
Bayer Leverkusen1642.44

Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.

Expected Goals Race

At half-time, FSV Mainz 05 led on xG, 1.27 to 0.89. At full time, xG was level: FSV Mainz 05 2.23, Bayer Leverkusen 2.44. The widest gap was 0.81 xG to Bayer Leverkusen, in the 13th minute.

xG timeline (cumulative)
2.41.200′15′30′45′60′75′90′105′MinutesCumulative xGGoal - Bayer Leverkusen 4 minGoal - Bayer Leverkusen 8 minGoal - FSV Mainz 05 32 minGoal - FSV Mainz 05 41 minGoal - Bayer Leverkusen 54 minGoal - Bayer Leverkusen 64 minGoal - FSV Mainz 05 91 min
FSV Mainz 05 2.23 xGBayer Leverkusen 2.44 xGdots = goals · 39 shots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the model’s pick for FSV Mainz 05 v Bayer Leverkusen?
TACTIX’s free model pick for FSV Mainz 05 v Bayer Leverkusen was Over 2.5 goals (best price 1.50 at Bet365).
What is the head-to-head record between FSV Mainz 05 and Bayer Leverkusen?
In their last 6 meetings, FSV Mainz 05 won 0, Bayer Leverkusen won 4 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of FSV Mainz 05 and Bayer Leverkusen?
Recent form — FSV Mainz 05 3W 1D 1L; Bayer Leverkusen 3W 1D 1L.

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