Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz 05 prediction 23.02.2024

• Competition: Bundesliga
• Date: 23rd February 2024
• Kickoff: 19:30 UTC / 20:30 CET
• Venue: BayArena

On Friday night, Bayer Leverkusen is seeking three points against Mainz, which would bring them closer to their first Bundesliga title.

If Leverkusen secures a win on Friday evening, they will lead the table by eleven points, following Bayern Munich’s recent draw against Bochum. Managed by Xabi Alonso, the team remains undefeated in all competitions this season and has claimed victory in six of their last seven home games.

Meanwhile, Mainz is considered one of the likely candidates for relegation from the German Bundesliga this season. Currently, Die Nullfünfer sit just above the bottom of the table, and going into Friday’s game against the leaders, they have only managed a single victory from their last twelve league games.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz 05 Betting Tips: Under 3.5 goals

This season, Bayer Leverkusen boasts the most superior defence in the Bundesliga. Displaying even better performance on their home ground, Die Werkself have managed to complete each of their last four matches without conceding a single goal. Furthermore, less than 3.5 goals were scored in three out of those four games.

Although Mainz 05 is currently sixteen positions lower than the hosts in the league table, Jan Siewert’s team has demonstrated strong defensive performances in recent weeks. The visiting team has let in only one goal or fewer in twelve out of their last thirteen matches across all competitions. Similarly, wagers on fewer than 3.5 goals have been successful in an equal number of games.

• Best Tip: Under 3.5 goals
• Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz 05 prediction: 3-0