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FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayer Leverkusen

8 February 2019 at 19:30Opel Arena, Mainz
Referee: Robert Schroder

Match Summary

Bayer Leverkusen defeated FSV Mainz 05 5:1. The match was played in Bundesliga 2018.

Rivalry since 2010

FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayer Leverkusen Head to Head Results· 31

FSV Mainz 05 and Bayer Leverkusen have met 31 times — FSV Mainz 05 won 9, Bayer Leverkusen won 17, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Bayer Leverkusen leads the head-to-head with 17 victories from 31 meetings. A combined 85 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.74 per match (37 for the home side, 48 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 14 matches (45%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 15 games (48%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Bayer Leverkusen are currently unbeaten in the last 6 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–4 in 2025.

Drawn
5
·
Total goals
85 · 2.7/match
Both scored
14/31 · 45%
Over 2.5
15/31 · 48%

Recent Meetings

28/02/26Bundesliga
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18/10/25Bundesliga
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17/05/25Bundesliga
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14/01/25Bundesliga
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23/02/24Bundesliga
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30/09/23Bundesliga
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19/02/23Bundesliga
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27/08/22Bundesliga
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18/02/22Bundesliga
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25/09/21Bundesliga
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Highest-scoring game: 34 v 2025

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, FSV Mainz 05 have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Bayer Leverkusen show 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Bayer Leverkusen dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

FSV Mainz 052wins
2draws10 meetings
Bayer Leverkusen6wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.4

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 4.1%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 26.2%Draw 26.0%Away 51.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.753.801.90
Max3.903.931.95
Market favourite:Bayer Leverkusen · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market24.9%24.7%50.4%
Public market25.0%25.0%50.0%

FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayer Leverkusen — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Bayer Leverkusen
Result vs. Market: Bayer Leverkusen (52%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

FSV Mainz 05Half-time:14Bayer Leverkusen
15Shots18
2Shots on target7

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

28 Feb 202625/261.70/4.00/4.50
18 Oct 202525/262.81/3.43/2.50
17 May 202524/252.17/3.95/2.96
14 Jan 202524/251.37/5.17/8.00
23 Feb 202423/241.22/6.51/12.71
30 Sept 202323/245.70/4.57/1.53
19 Feb 202322/231.82/3.85/4.22
27 Aug 202222/232.73/3.72/2.43
18 Feb 202221/223.21/3.65/2.17
25 Sept 202121/221.74/3.96/4.57

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: FSV Mainz 05

W 224D 180L 275
Over 2.554
Goals scored901

Away Record: Bayer Leverkusen

W 547D 278L 296
Over 2.560
Goals scored2062

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026