Mainz vs Leipzig prediction 19.10.2024

• Competition: Bundesliga
• Date: 19.10.2024
• Kickoff: 14:30 UK/15:30 CEST
• Venue: Mewa Arena (Mainz)

The start of the Bundesliga season promises to be one of the more interesting seasons in the last few years. Bayern is again the main favorite, but Leipzig, Eintracht, Freiburg, and Leverkusen threaten from behind. The fight for European competition and survival should not be less tense.

Leipzig could perhaps be a top contender. With only 2 goals conceded in 6 matches, this is the best defense in the league. In the previous round, they beat Heidenheim on the road 1-0 and now travel to Mainz with great confidence.

Mainz have improved over the last 5-10 years and from a team that regularly struggled to stay in the Bundesliga, blast forward as a legitimate side for the top or at least mid-table. So far, they have taken 8 points from 6 matches played, but they are showing signs that it could be even better

Mainz vs Leipzig pick: LEIPZIG TO WIN

Both teams won in the last round, which may mean that they will start offensively with a lot of energy in this match. Leipzig has a better team than their rivals, but they have to prove it on the field. The advantage of the guests lies in their excellent defense, which rarely allows the rival to create chances, and Mainz have lost the last 3 matches at home. Leipzig is playing the second match in a row away from home, they easily adapt to their rivals' system and use their advantages. We expect the guests to win with slightly fewer goals at the end.