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 28 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 St. Pauli, Leipzig is determined to keep their momentum going. Leipzig have won 12 of their last 17 German Bundesliga matches at Red Bull Arena. Mainz 05's away record stands at 5 victories from 16 games. Following their 3-1 loss to Union Berlin, Mainz 05 is determined to bounce back with 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 85% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 67% of games. Their total stands at 65 goals and 198 shots on target this German Bundesliga season. Meanwhile, Mainz 05 have scored 42 goals with 133 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 82% of matches but conceded in 91% 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.