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The Bundesliga is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as FSV Mainz lock horns with an impressive RB Leipzig side in an important encounter at the MEWA Arena on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
FSV Mainz vs RB Leipzig Preview
FSV Mainz are in 10th place in the Bundesliga standings and have been inconsistent this season. The hosts eased past FC St. Pauli by a comfortable 3-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
RB Leipzig, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate over the past year. The away side defeated FC Heidenheim by a 1-0 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
FSV Mainz vs RB Leipzig Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- RB Leipzig have a good recent record against FSV Mainz and have won seven out of the last 16 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to FSV Mainz's five victories.
- RB Leipzig have won only one of their last seven matches against FSV Mainz in the Bundesliga and have failed to win a single game against them in their last two league campaigns.
- RB Leipzig are unbeaten in their last 17 matches in the Bundesliga and have set a club record in the top flight in this regard.
- RB Leipzig have failed to find the back of the net in their last three matches against FSV Mainz in the Bundesliga - the first time they have endured such a run against a single opponent in the competition.
FSV Mainz vs RB Leipzig Prediction
RB Leipzig have a good squad at their disposal and are currently in the midst of a purple patch. The away side does not have a good record in this fixture and will need to make amends this weekend.
FSV Mainz have tormented RB Leipzig in the past but have been inconsistent in recent months. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: FSV Mainz 1-1 RB Leipzig
FSV Mainz vs RB Leipzig Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: RB Leipzig to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Lois Openda to score - Yes
