RB Leipzig vs FSV Mainz Prediction: Expect a ruthless response from Leipzig

Leipzig and Mainz square off in the restart of the Bundesliga after a week of International break. RB Leipzig will hope they can put the results of the preceding weeks behind them and get back to their earliest form. Mainz however, headed into the international break with a very good record, by preserving their unbeaten record after playing a draw in the last match before the break. Can Leipzig recover in time for the final lapse of the season? Or will Mainz resume the business as usual?

Leipzig were handed their heaviest European defeat by Manchester City before the break. They were thumped 7-0 and that's the kind of scoreline that no team can forget in a hurry. Since then, Leipzig lost touch, they like most teams would have been excited to take a break from the league and clear the air. 

Leipzig lost their last game 1-0 against Bochum before heading for the break. Leipzig were better in that game, taking 65% possession, 8 shots on target and 7 corner kicks. In their last 5 matches, Leipzig had 2 wins and 3 losses.

Leipzig is currently in 5th, with 45 points from 25 matches. They won 13, drew 6 and lost 6.

Mainz deserve all the applause for maintaining a very brilliant form in recent times. Before the break, Mainz were on a run of 6 matches unbeaten. Now they have a chance to continue in that fashion against a depleted Leipzig side. Mainz played a 1-1 draw against Freiburg in the last match before the break. Karim Onisiwo drew level in the 96th minute to help Mainz escape a defeat on home ground. Mainz had only 47% possession, 5 shots and 3 corner kicks by the end of 90 minutes.

Mainz are currently 9th with 37 points from 25 matches. They had 10 wins, 7 draws and 8 losses. 

Leipzig and Mainz have met each other 13 times before now. Leipzig have 7 wins, while Mainz have 3 wins and 3 matches ended in a draw.

In this time of the season, a lot is at stake and both teams have clear ambitions; which is to play European football next season. Mainz are on course to achieve that and Leipzig have had setbacks. This is a match that can really test both sides. Mainz beating Leipzig is not totally impossible but if Leipzig are anywhere near their best, then it's going to be tough game for Mainz. Let's risk our stake on Leipzig turning things around.

• Bet on Over 2 Goals at 1.67 Odds
• Bet on Home Win or Draw and Over 1.5 Goals at 1.61 Odds
• Bet on More than 2.5 Goals at 1.90 Odds