FSV Mainz 05 v Bayer Leverkusen result
Team pages: FSV Mainz 05 · Bayer Leverkusen · Head-to-head
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.
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
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 September 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | FSV Mainz 05 for / against | Line | Bayer Leverkusen for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 3 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.25our book | 2.25 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6.25 for · 5.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 7.5 for · 3.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 18.63 for · 12.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 19.75 for · 10.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 6.88 for · 4 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6.88 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.63 for · 9.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12 for · 11.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.75 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.13 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: Max Burda, Germany.
FSV Mainz 05
FSV Mainz 05 Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Zentner | 3 | 90270 min | 41.3 /90 | 31 /90 | 00 /90 |
| A. Schwolow | 2 | 90180 min | 52.5 /90 | 31.5 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| R. Zentner n 8 | 81.8 | 2.9 |
FSV Mainz 05 Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Gruber | 5 | 90450 min | 112.2 /90 | 71.4 /90 | 61.2 /90 | 326.4 /90 | 91.8 /90 | 00 /90 |
| K. Potulski | 4 | 75298 min | 82.4 /90 | 41.2 /90 | 30.9 /90 | 206 /90 | 72.1 /90 | 10.3 /90 |
| D. da Costa | 4 | 51205 min | 41.8 /90 | 31.3 /90 | 10.4 /90 | 114.8 /90 | 10.4 /90 | 00 /90 |
| S. Posch | 3 | 89268 min | 72.4 /90 | 41.3 /90 | 10.3 /90 | 186 /90 | 41.3 /90 | 10.3 /90 |
| D. Kohr | 2 | 85170 min | 94.8 /90 | 21.1 /90 | 00 /90 | 147.4 /90 | 21.1 /90 | 00 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Gruber n 5 | 90 | 1.8 | 0 | F. Medina |
| K. Sano n 8 | 89.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | Aleix García |
| N. Amiri n 8 | 85.8 | 0.5 | 1 | Aleix García |
| P. Tietz n 8 | 85.5 | 2.1 | 1.3 | Afonso Moreira |
| P. Mwene n 8 | 88 | 1.2 | 1.5 | Aleix García |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| F. Gruber n 5 | 90 | 2.2 |
| K. Sano n 8 | 89.8 | 1.1 |
| N. Amiri n 8 | 85.8 | 1.2 |
| P. Tietz n 8 | 85.5 | 0.4 |
| P. Mwene n 8 | 88 | 1.8 |
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FSV Mainz 05 Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Tietz | 5 | 87435 min | 81.7 /90 | 00 /90 | 183.7 /90 | 112.3 /90 | 51 /90 | 30.6 /90 |
| S. Becker | 5 | 70348 min | 30.8 /90 | 30.8 /90 | 112.8 /90 | 82.1 /90 | 71.8 /90 | 30.8 /90 |
| R. Königsdörffer | 4 | 29117 min | 21.5 /90 | 00 /90 | 75.4 /90 | 32.3 /90 | 10.8 /90 | 32.3 /90 |
| B. Hollerbach | 1 | 1616 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 15.6 /90 | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 00 /90 |
| W. Bøving | 1 | 1515 min | 16 /90 | 00 /90 | 16 /90 | 16 /90 | 00 /90 | 00 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. Gruber n 5 | 90 | 0.4 | 0 |
| K. Sano n 8 | 89.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| N. Amiri n 8 | 85.8 | 1.7 | 1 |
| P. Tietz n 8 | 85.5 | 3 | 1.7 |
| P. Mwene n 8 | 88 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. Gruber n 5 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| K. Sano n 8 | 89.8 | 0 | 0.3 |
| N. Amiri n 8 | 85.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| P. Tietz n 8 | 85.5 | 1.3 | 0.1 |
| P. Mwene n 8 | 88 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
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Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Flekken | 5 | 90450 min | 122.4 /90 | 51 /90 | 00 /90 |
| J. Blaswich | 1 | 9090 min | 11 /90 | 00 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Flekken n 8 | 90 | 3.1 |
| J. Blaswich n 8 | 90 | 4.5 |
Bayer Leverkusen Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Tapsoba | 6 | 90540 min | 91.5 /90 | 71.2 /90 | 40.7 /90 | 244 /90 | 30.5 /90 | 10.2 /90 |
| F. Medina | 6 | 65387 min | 40.9 /90 | 51.2 /90 | 20.5 /90 | 122.8 /90 | 81.9 /90 | 10.2 /90 |
| J. Quansah | 6 | 56333 min | 41.1 /90 | 10.3 /90 | 20.5 /90 | 61.6 /90 | 41.1 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Miguel Gutiérrez | 5 | 89443 min | 71.4 /90 | 20.4 /90 | 00 /90 | 163.3 /90 | 40.8 /90 | 10.2 /90 |
| L. Badé | 4 | 60238 min | 62.3 /90 | 72.6 /90 | 00 /90 | 238.7 /90 | 62.3 /90 | 00 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Tapsoba n 8 | 90 | 0.9 | 0.5 | — |
| Aleix García n 8 | 86.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | P. Mwene |
| Afonso Moreira n 6 | 76.5 | 1.6 | 2 | P. Tietz |
| P. Schick n 8 | 72.4 | 1.2 | 1.2 | — |
| F. Medina n 6 | 64.5 | 1.9 | 0.7 | F. Gruber |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| E. Tapsoba n 8 | 90 | 1.4 |
| Aleix García n 8 | 86.1 | 1.2 |
| Afonso Moreira n 6 | 76.5 | 1.4 |
| P. Schick n 8 | 72.4 | 0.8 |
| F. Medina n 6 | 64.5 | 0.9 |
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Bayer Leverkusen Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Schick | 6 | 67399 min | 51.1 /90 | 10.2 /90 | 194.3 /90 | 92 /90 | 61.4 /90 | 61.4 /90 |
| Christian Kofane | 5 | 33163 min | 31.7 /90 | 00 /90 | 105.5 /90 | 42.2 /90 | 21.1 /90 | 10.6 /90 |
| N. Tella | 1 | 2525 min | 13.6 /90 | 00 /90 | 13.6 /90 | 13.6 /90 | 00 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Aleix García | 6 | 90540 min | 00 /90 | 10.2 /90 | 71.2 /90 | 40.7 /90 | 193.2 /90 | 20.3 /90 |
| Afonso Moreira | 6 | 77459 min | 00 /90 | 10.2 /90 | 132.5 /90 | 61.2 /90 | 40.8 /90 | 40.8 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleix García n 8 | 86.1 | 1.3 | 0.7 |
| E. Tapsoba n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Afonso Moreira n 6 | 76.5 | 2.5 | 1.2 |
| P. Schick n 8 | 72.4 | 3.6 | 1.9 |
| F. Medina n 6 | 64.5 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleix García n 8 | 86.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| E. Tapsoba n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Afonso Moreira n 6 | 76.5 | 0 | 0.2 |
| P. Schick n 8 | 72.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| F. Medina n 6 | 64.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| FSV Mainz 05 | Bayer Leverkusen | |
|---|---|---|
| 47% | Possession | 53% |
| 3.13 | Expected goals (xG) | 2.09 |
| 23 | Shots | 16 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 7 |
| 11 | Shots off target | 6 |
| 7 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 17 | Shots inside the box | 12 |
| 4 | Corners | 3 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 11 | Fouls | 10 |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 438 | Passes | 507 |
| 83% | Pass accuracy | 85% |
FSV Mainz 05 Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Tietz | 90 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6 |
| N. Amiri | 90 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| F. Gruber | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.6 |
| P. Mwene | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| S. Posch | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.7 |
| A. Schwolow | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.5 |
| K. Sano | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| S. Becker | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | Y | 7.3 |
| A. Caci | 70 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 9.3 |
| E. Martel | 70 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.9 |
| K. Potulski | 70 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 |
| D. da Costa sub | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| R. Königsdörffer sub | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Lee Jae-Sung sub | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.7 |
| B. Hollerbach sub | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| L. Maloney sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
Bayer Leverkusen Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Tapsoba | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| R. Andrich | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| Miguel Gutiérrez | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| F. Medina | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Quansah | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | Y | 6.7 |
| M. Flekken | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 |
| Aleix García | 84 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| P. Schick | 83 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 |
| M. Diaby | 75 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Afonso Moreira | 75 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| I. Maza | 66 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 |
| M. Terrier sub | 24 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| N. Tella sub | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| M. Tillman sub | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Hofmann sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| E. Fernández sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
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.)
- 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
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.
| Team | Shots | Goals | xG |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSV Mainz 05 | 23 | 3 | 2.23 |
| Bayer Leverkusen | 16 | 4 | 2.44 |
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.
The Full Post-Match Picture
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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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