Bayer Leverkusen vs FSV Mainz 05 Predictions

• Both teams have scored in seven of Leverkusen’s eight home league games this term
• The hosts have scored 22 times across their eight home Bundesliga matches
• Mainz have scored three times in six of their seven away trips

High-flying Mainz backed to cause problems

Mainz are firmly in the Champions League chase as we approach the half-way point of the Bundesliga campaign. They visit champions Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday night in fifth spot after 16 matches, just two points shy of the top four.

Mainz have been fantastic on their travels, winning four of their seven trips and scoring three times on six occasions. They’re in flying form with six wins from seven in the league, scoring at least twice in each of those matches.

Mainz have been vulnerable defensively, conceding 10 times across their seven trips. They head to a Leverkusen side who returned to action with a 3-2 win at Dortmund, meaning they’ve now won six on the spin in the Bundesliga.

The champions have averaged 2.75 goals per game at home, but they’ve seen both teams score in seven of their eight home matches. Given the scoring form of both, both teams to score appeals.