Bayer Leverkusen vs. Mainz 6/27/20 - Bundesliga Soccer Picks & Predictions

In the German Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen is set to host Mainz at the BayArena. 

Bayer Leverkusen have been exceptional this season although they have fallen into 5th position meaning they must gain 1 position if they wish to qualify for the Champions League. Bayer Leverkusen are 2 points behind the team in 4th position with 60 points from their 33 games. The last time Bayer Leverkusen played, they were defeated 2-0 away from home by Hertha Berlin. It was a poor match for Bayer Leverkusen as they controlled over 60% of the possession but only managed 2 shots on goal. It was a costly defeat for Bayer Leverkusen but the team must return to winning ways quickly if they wish to make the top 4. 

On the other side of the coin, Mainz are currently in 13th position with 37 points from their 33 games. As it currently stands, Mainz look safe to avoid relegation and it has reached a point where there is not much to be gained for the team. That being said, Mainz have been exceptional over the past few weeks as they have beaten Borussia Dortmund and Werder Bremen. Mainz defeated Werder Bremen 3-1 in their previous outing. This is expected to be a challenging match for Mainz but considering their recent form, we should expect a good performance from the team. 

Mainz and Bayer Leverkusen played each other earlier in the season. The match was hosted by Mainz with Bayer Leverkusen winning 1-0 away from home. It was a very tight match with Bayer Leverkusen scoring the winning goal in the final minutes of the match.