MAINZ – LEVERKUSEN
The moment for Leverkusen is black. Black as black can be after three defeats in as many games this season. The last thunderous, resounding one at home against Hoffenheim. But even the one in the previous round, again at home, against Augsburg, definitely set off alarm bells within the aspirins. Who are obviously looking for the turning point, for that situation that could allow them to get back on track. If we look at the teams that will take the field, there is no doubt that the guests are favourites. Although, Mainz’s momentum is certainly positive.
Two wins – on the road – and one draw at home for the team coached by Dane Svensson. Which performs better away from home, it is clear, when it does not have to think above all about setting up the manoeuvre and imposing its own game. When it comes to restarting, however, the hosts give the feeling that they can always strike, at any time, with good speed up front and good technical skills. Of course, Leverkusen clearly cannot lose them all. And then here could come at least the first point of this championship.
The prediction
Leverkusen are unlikely to lose this match as well. The feeling, moreover, is that the guests may even find the breakthrough for what could be their first win this season. A match that should still yield at least three goals in total.
Mainz-Leverkusen’s likely line-up
- MAINZ (3-4-1-2): Zentner; Bell, Hack, Leitsch; Widmer, Stach, Kohr, Martin; Fulgini; Burkardt, Onisiwo.
- LEVERKUSEN (4-2-3-1): Hradecky; Frimpong, Tah, Tapsoba, Hincapie; Aranguiz, Andrich; Diaby, Azmoun, Hlozek; Schick
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-2
