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FSV Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig: prediction and stats

BundesligaRegular Season - 29Kick-off on April 10, 2027 at 01:30 PM (UTC)MEWA ARENA, Mainz

FSV Mainz 05RB Leipzig

The Footlab AI model makes FSV Mainz 05 the favourite at 51%, against 22% for a draw and 27% for RB Leipzig. The most likely score is 1-1. If FSV Mainz 05 wins, the most likely score is 2-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.6% of the 2,608 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 18, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win FSV Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig?

On Elo ratings, FSV Mainz 05 has 2,167 points and RB Leipzig 2,220.

51%22%27%
FSV Mainz 05 winDrawRB Leipzig win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for FSV Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

FSV Mainz 05

3-5-2
  1. 9P. Tietz
  2. 23S. Becker
  1. 10N. Amiri
  2. 19A. Caci
  3. 2P. Mwene
  4. 6K. Sano
  5. 7Lee Jae-Sung
  1. 4S. Posch
  2. 48K. Potulski
  3. 3F. Gruber
  1. 1A. Schwolow

RB Leipzig

4-5-1
  1. 28C. Nkunku
  1. 7A. Nusa
  2. 6E. Banzuzi
  3. 21N. El Aynaoui
  4. 10B. Gruda
  5. 20R. Reitz
  1. 4W. Orbán
  2. 22D. Raum
  3. 23C. Lukeba
  4. 17R. Baku
  1. 26M. Vandevoordt

Computed on October 18, 2026 at 02:19 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, FSV Mainz 05 have 11 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats; RB Leipzig have 8, 0 and 7.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

FSV Mainz 05
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 17, 2026FC Schalke 04(away)1-0Bundesliga
Oct 10, 2026Bayer Leverkusen(home)3-4Bundesliga
Oct 3, 2026Waldhof Mannheim(away)3-0Friendlies Clubs
Sep 19, 2026Borussia Mönchengladbach(away)4-3Bundesliga
Sep 12, 2026Eintracht Frankfurt(home)1-3Bundesliga
RB Leipzig
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 17, 2026Bayern München(away)1-6Bundesliga
Oct 13, 2026PSV Eindhoven(home)1-0UEFA Champions League
Oct 10, 2026Eintracht Frankfurt(home)6-0Bundesliga
Sep 20, 2026Bayer Leverkusen(away)0-2Bundesliga
Sep 13, 2026Hamburger SV(home)5-0Bundesliga

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 FSV Mainz 05 wins, 1 draw, 2 RB Leipzig wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Jan 31, 2026RB Leipzig 1-2 FSV Mainz 05Bundesliga
Sep 13, 2025FSV Mainz 05 0-1 RB LeipzigBundesliga
Mar 1, 2025RB Leipzig 1-2 FSV Mainz 05Bundesliga
Oct 19, 2024FSV Mainz 05 0-2 RB LeipzigBundesliga
Mar 30, 2024RB Leipzig 0-0 FSV Mainz 05Bundesliga
Nov 4, 2023FSV Mainz 05 2-0 RB LeipzigBundesliga

Last archived meeting: RB Leipzig vs FSV Mainz 05 on Jan 31, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

FSV Mainz 05 score 3.5 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; RB Leipzig score 2.2 and concede 1.6. The model gives a 68% probability of over 2.5 goals and 68% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
FSV Mainz 053.51.096/1512/15
RB Leipzig2.21.676/1511/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

FSV Mainz 05 sit 5th in Bundesliga (10 points from 6 matches) and RB Leipzig sit 7th (9 points from 6 matches).

2026-27 standings
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5FSV Mainz 056312141010
7RB Leipzig630316119

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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for FSV Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig?
The Footlab AI model makes FSV Mainz 05 the favourite at 51%, against 22% for a draw and 27% for RB Leipzig.
Where and when is FSV Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig played?
FSV Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig is played on April 10, 2027 at 01:30 PM (UTC) at MEWA ARENA, in the Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 68% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.6% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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