Bayer Leverkusen currently has a busy schedule, as they are also competing in European competition, where they managed to beat Olympiacos in the Champions League Round of 32. But the Bundesliga also requires special attention, as the team is only in sixth place, four points behind the top four, but with a game in hand. Therefore, Bayer cannot afford to drop points.
Mainz had a good stretch, winning several Bundesliga matches, which helped them escape the red zone. But now the club has hit a downturn again, with a crushing 4-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund, followed by a 1-1 home draw with lowly Hamburg.
Bayer Leverkusen feels comfortable in home matches against mid-table and underdog teams, rarely dropping points, while Mainz has struggled on the road. Bayer didn't put in much effort in the return match against Olympiacos, and the game was also a home one, so the main players should be in good shape today.
