LiontipsBayer vs Mainz. Prediction and bets on the Bundesliga match
Command Analysis
Current form
After the victory in the last round of the Bundesliga over Borussia Dortmund, Bayer winning streak has reached ten matches, taking into account all tournaments. The last time the pharmacists lost points was on November 9 last year, when they drew away with Bochum (1:1). In the championship itself, the Leverkusen team won six matches in a row. The game against Borussia after the break in the tournament was quite easy for Xabi Alonso team. By the eighth minute they were leading 2:0 and held on to the advantage, although they did not do without two goals conceded (3:2). Bayer continues to pursue Bayern, the gap from the leader on the eve of the matches of the 17th round is four points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Due to injuries, Belosyan, Adli and Boniface will miss the meeting.
Interesting trends for betting
- Bayer have won in the first half in three of their last four matches
- Bayer have won their last three home matches
Estimated line-up: Hradecky – Tapsoba, Tha, Inkapie – Frimpong, Xhaka, Palacios, Grimaldo – Tella, Wirtz – Schick.
Current form
Mainz has become one of the discoveries in the Bundesliga this season. After 16 rounds, the carnival team is in fifth place in the table with 28 points and is only two points behind the top 4. On the eve of the break in the championship, Bo Henriksen team had a difficult schedule, they had to play Bayern and Eintracht in turn. They managed to score the maximum six points in those matches, which was difficult to predict accurately. After the break, Mainz confidently dealt with Bochum on their home field (2:0). It is worth noting that the team feels confident in away matches, having suffered only one defeat in seven matches played. It is noticeable that the players are most comfortable playing second fiddle.
Disqualifications and injuries
Vidovic will miss the game due to injury. Amiri will serve a suspension.
Interesting trends for betting
- Mainz have won in the first half in five previous matches
- Three of Mainz last four matches have seen goals exchanged
Estimated line-up: Centner - Da Costa, Jentz, Bell - Kasi, Kor, Sano, Mwene - Li, Hon - Burkardt.
Trends
Bet Mainz to score in the first half
Mainz have scored goals in the opening 45 minutes in their last five matches
2.80Bet Total first half over 1.5 goals
The bet has won in three of the previous five head-to-head matches
2.24Bet Exact score 3:2
Bayer have won two of their last four games by a one-goal margin
19.00Tip and bets
The break in the championship did not have a negative impact on the game of Bayer and Mainz. Both teams won their last matches quite confidently and are in excellent playing shape. The pharmacists still missed two goals from Borussia Dortmund, and periodically you can see gaps in their defense. Mainz likes and knows how to play second fiddle, they already have victories over Bayern and Eintracht, and since the beginning of the season, the carnival team has suffered only one defeat away from home. We think that today we should not underestimate the guests, at least they are capable of avoiding a major defeat.
Our prediction is a victory for Mainz with an Asian handicap (+1.5) at odds of 1.86
Bet on total
In head-to-head matches, Bayer and Mainz often delight with productive football. Thus, in five previous personal meetings, less than three goals were not scored. It is unlikely that the upcoming match will be an exception.
The second bet is total over three goals with odds of 1.81
Bet on corners
Bayer will play first number on their home field, especially since the opponent is clearly not against such football. It is obvious that the hosts will spend a lot of time at the opponent goal and will most likely take more corners than the opponent.
Prediction - Bayer win on corners with a handicap of (-2.5) with odds of 1.63
