Bayer 04 have had the edge in this fixture in recent years, winning 11 out of the last 14 Bundesliga meetings (D1, L2), which is the most the Werkself has won against any opponent since the start of 2018. Conversely, no other team has beaten Mainz more often in that period. Leverkusen have won each of the last three, but they face a 05ers team on a run of 12 home games unbeaten in the Bundesliga, which equals their club record and is currently the best streak in Germany’s top flight.
In fact, it’s been a very good season for Mainz in general. They boast 51 points from 33 games, which is the second-highest total in their Bundesliga history (55 in 2010/11). They are also on course to qualify for Europe for just the fourth time in their history, having last done so in 2016.
Their continental fate is more or less in their own hands on the final day. A win over the Werkself all but assures them a place in the UEFA Conference League play-offs. And if things were to really go their way, there’s even a chance they could overtake Borussia Dortmund into fifth and play in the UEFA Europa League.
It’s been a wild 12 months for Mainz. Last season they survived relegation by the skin of their teeth, but this term they were actually pushing for UEFA Champions League qualification. Bo Henriksen’s side have been solid at the back, boasting the joint-third-best defence in the division with 41 goals conceded (same as Leverkusen). Up front, Jonathan Burkardt’s 17 goals place him fourth in the Bundesliga scoring chart, while he’s formed an impressive trio alongside Paul Nebel (nine goals, six assists) and Jae-Sung Lee (seven goals, nine assists). Former Werkself man Nadiem Amiri makes things happen in midfield with his seven goals and six assists. Find out more about today’s opponents HERE.
Some 3,500 supporters will be making their way from Leverkusen to Mainz to cheer on the team. You can find all the latest information for travelling fans HERE.
The German FA (DFB) have appointed Tobias Reichel to oversee the final game of the season. The 39-year-old has previously taken charge of six competitive fixtures involving the Werkself (W4, D1, L1). His assistants are Christian Bandurski and Marcel Pelgrim; Matthias Jöllenbeck is the VAR.
New season, new partnership: TKD is a partner in the Bayer 04 Business Club. The contract between the Bundesliga club and the company based in neighbouring Langenfeld, who specialise in mobile working for companies, runs to 30 June 2026.
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The Werkself are away to FC Bayern Munich on matchday 9 of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season. The game at the Allianz Arena is on Saturday, 1 November, with the kick-off at 18:30 CEST. Read on for information on ticket sales.
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A perfect start: Bayer 04 striker Alejo Sarco led Argentina to their first three points with a brace in the opening game of the U20 World Cup in Chile. The 19-year-old, who has been at Leverkusen since January, scored twice in the 3-1 win over Cuba on Monday night (CEST) to give Argentina a 2-0 lead at the break. His performance earned him the "Player of the Match" award after the game.
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Bayer 04 player Alejo Sarco will start the U20 World Cup with record winners Argentina on Monday night. Over the next three weeks, 24 national sides will battle it out to succeed the current holders Uruguay.
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The Bayer 04 Women have reached the last sixteen of the DFB Pokal after a focussed performance. Coach Roberto Pätzold's team lived up to their role as favourites on Sunday afternoon, winning 5-0 at Regional League side SV 07 Elversberg. Juliette Vidal (14’), Kristin Kögel (24’), Loreen Bender (29’) and Julia Mickenhagen (90’ pen.) scored for the Werkself at the Waldstadion Betzental with the fifth strike an own goal by Emilia Wittling (19’).
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