Leipzig vs Mainz 05 Predictions

Leipzig vs Mainz 05 is scheduled for kick off on 31 January, at 14:30. The game is set to take place at Red Bull Arena, with Daniel Schlager officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Leipzig currently holding the 3rd position in the table 25 points ahead of Mainz 05. Leipzig have lost 3 German Bundesliga matches to Mainz 05 out of the last 6 they have played. After their recent victory against Frankfurt, Leipzig is determined to keep their momentum going. Leipzig have won 10 of their last 15 German Bundesliga matches at Red Bull Arena. Mainz 05's away record stands at 4 victories from 15 games. Following a draw in their last match against M'gladbach in the German Bundesliga, Mainz 05 is aiming to secure a win against Leipzig.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Leipzig have scored over 1.5 goals in 83% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 63% of games. Their total stands at 59 goals and 178 shots on target this German Bundesliga season. Meanwhile, Mainz 05 have scored 36 goals with 115 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 80% of matches but conceded in 90% of games.

In their last 6 head-to-head clashes, Leipzig scored 5 goals while Mainz 05 scored 6 goals. Their last match on 31 January 2026 ended in 2-1 to Mainz 05.