Leipzig vs 1 Fsv Mainz 05 Prediction & Betting Tips - Bundesliga

Prediction published on 28/03/2024, 10:30  by Sridhar | Modified on 30/03/2024 at 02:30 in Bundesliga Prediction

Top-four chasing Leipzig could pile more misery on relegation battling Mainz as action resumes in the Bundesliga. The Red Bull Arena on Saturday will be the host, with Leipzig starting this round in fifth place with 49 points and the visitors in the relegation play-off spot of 16th with 19 points. Leipzig revived their top-four hopes with three consecutive Bundesliga wins, including a 5-1 thumping of FC Koln before the break. The hosts are only a point behind fourth-placed Borussia Dortmund and will be keen to continue their winning momentum to stake their claim for Champions League qualification spots. While they continue to be one of the best-scoring sides in the division with 60 goals, Leipzig haven’t done badly at the back, conceding only 32 goals. Their home form is also on the rise, as the hosts have won their last three league matches at this venue, each with a 2-0 score.

Mainz won the reverse fixture by a 2-0 score, and they have even won their last game by the same score against Bochum. The visitors have won seven points in their last five league games, giving themselves a good chance of saving their 15-year stay in the top flight. They are just a single point above Koln, though, who occupy the last direct relegation spots. Mainz will be wary of their poor recent results against top-four teams, with Leverkusen winning 2-1 and Bayern Munich thumping them 8-1. Worryingly for the fans, Mainz have struggled on the road with four consecutive defeats as they keep struggling to salvage their season. Interestingly, Mainz won at this venue last season in this fixture but have failed to win any of the next 17 away league games.