Mainz 05 and Bayer Leverkusen meet at MEWA Arena, Mainz tomorrow at 3:30 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the Bundesliga. Just 0 points separate them in the standings.

Mainz 05 come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 1L). Bayer Leverkusen are in mixed form (2W 1D 1L), making this a relatively even contest on current form.

Despite playing at home, Mainz 05 face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Bayer Leverkusen have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 1–1 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.4 per game in recent meetings.

Mainz 05 deploy a 3-5-2 while Bayer Leverkusen opt for a 4-2-3-1 — the midfield battle between those shapes could determine where the game is won and lost.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Mainz 05 a slight edge, but Bayer Leverkusen are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.