Bundesliga: Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Bundesliga round 7 match between Mainz 05 and RB Leipzig and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

When RB Leipzig come to MEWA Arena for the Bundesliga match on Saturday, Mainz 05 will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

One spot behind the leader of the table, RB Leipzig have claimed 14 points after six rounds, while Mainz 05 have amassed eight points and are now ranked as number 10 in the Bundesliga standings.

Form: Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig

Mainz 05 Form

Mainz 05 have been a little inconsistent recently, as they beat Augsburg by 2-3. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 0-2 against FC Heidenheim, before achieving a 0-3 win against St. Pauli. Mainz 05 only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent Bundesliga matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew two and lost two, as they scored ten and conceded seven goals.

RB Leipzig Form

Their past three matches saw RB Leipzig beating Augsburg 4-0, losing 2-3 against Juventus, and beating FC Heidenheim by 0-1. RB Leipzig managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Bundesliga away matches, in which they scored nine while also conceding six times. They also experienced three draws and zero defeats.

Betting stats for Mainz 05 and RB Leipzig

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Mainz 05 and RB Leipzig played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig

It is difficult to look past Ikoma Lois Openda, when searching for a goalscorer, as he is seems in wonderful shape. He hit the target four times in recent Bundesliga matches for RB Leipzig, with a total for the season saying four goals scored in this Bundesliga campaign. With five goals lately for Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga, Jonathan Burkardt is also a player to look out for.

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Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at MEWA Arena across all tournaments Mainz 05 won five times, drew two and lost three times. RB Leipzig claimed six wins, three draw and one defeats in their last 10 games away. Good luck taking on RB Leipzig currently, as they look back on an excellent streak of 17 games without defeat. RB Leipzig have hit a nice vein of form away from home with 9 matches now without losing. Mainz 05 have not lost to RB Leipzig in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Mainz 05 scored first in six of their last ten home games. RB Leipzig scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. RB Leipzig have not conceded a goal in 4 consecutive games. RB Leipzig should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Saturday, as Mainz 05 only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. RB Leipzig claimed five clean sheets in their last 10 games. Mainz 05 have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with RB Leipzig.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Mainz 05’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of two goals during this run. Of the last ten games for RB Leipzig, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.9 times goals per game. RB Leipzig managed a clean sheet in their last 4 matches.

Suggested bet: Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Mainz 05 and RB Leipzig seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Bundesliga match.

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