Our prediction for this Bundesliga match:
Mainz
Match Time & Date:
17/05/2025
15:30
Prediction: 2-1
Bayer Leverkusen
Mainz will be aiming to build on a thrilling 4-1 win over Bochum when they welcome Bayer Leverkusen to the Mewa Arena on Saturday. That result moved them closer to a potential European spot, and with confidence high, the hosts will be determined to keep the momentum going. Die Nullfunfer have no fresh injury concerns, allowing them to field a strong lineup once again.
Leverkusen, on the other hand, have little to play for in this final round and looked off the pace in their 4-2 home defeat to Borussia Dortmund last weekend. Xabi Alonso’s men are also dealing with several absences, with Hermoso, Mukiele, Terrier, and Belocian all sidelined through injury, which further weakens their chances. Given Mainz’s current form and Leverkusen’s lack of motivation, we predict that the hosts are going to pick up vital three points from Saturday's encounter.
Highlighted Player (Alex Grimaldo):
Alex Grimaldo is a Spanish footballer who plays for Portuguese side Benfica as a left back. Born in Valencia on September 20, 1995, Grimaldo started his youth career at his hometown club FC Valencia, but in 2008 Barcelona scouts brought him to Camp Nou.
The 171-cm-tall footballer scored six goals in 92 appearances for Barca B before joining Primeira Liga club Benfica in the winter of 2015. Alex Grimaldo made his debut with the Eagles on January 26, 2016 in a 6-1 win at Moreirense in the Taca da Liga. Speaking of his Primeira Liga debut, Grimaldo played his first league game for Benfica on February 29, 2016 in a 2-0 win over Uniao Leiria.
The Benfica defender has two caps for Spain U21 team, but he has yet to make his debut with the senior team. His main position is left-back, but he is capable of producing fine performances as a left winger as well.
Highlighted Team (Mainz):
1. FSV Mainz 05 is a German football club from the city Mainz. The club managed to reach the highest German football division the Bundesliga in 2009. FSV Mainz was founded in 1905. The club host it’s home game in the Coface Arena which holds a capacity of 35 000 seats. The stadium was build in 2011 and is considered as one of the most modern stadiums in the nation. De most known nickname for FSV Mainz is Die 05’er. The club colours are red and white.
FSV Mainz never won a title in their history. Not in the Bundesliga and not even in the 2. Bundesliga or the 3. Bundesliga. Mainz managed to reach the UEFA Cup in 2005/2006 where they lost against Sevilla FC. In 2011/2012 and 2014/2015 the club from Mainz got knocked out in the qualification stage.
Known players that played in the Mainz kit in their career are: Holtby, Schurrle, Klop pand Subotic.
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