Mainz 05 host an unbeaten RB Leipzig at Mewa Arena in gameweek seven, looking to halt the Red Bulls’ quest for sole leadership of the Bundesliga.
Match Preview
Mainz have secured eight points from six matches, sitting 10th in the table, but their home form has been disappointing, with just one point from three games, only ahead of promoted Holstein Kiel. In contrast, Mainz have been solid on the road, amassing seven points from their last three away games, trailing only Bayern Munich in that department. After two straight home losses to Werder Bremen and Heidenheim, they’re eager to turn their fortunes around against Leipzig.
RB Leipzig, under Marco Rose, have made a strong start this season, remaining undefeated in six matches. Their solid defensive record has seen them concede only two goals, with one of those coming in a thrilling 3-2 comeback win over Bayer Leverkusen. They followed that with back-to-back victories against Augsburg (4-0) and Heidenheim (1-0). Leipzig’s unbeaten streak stretches back to last season, making it 17 matches without defeat.
Team News
Mainz will be without defender Dominik Kohr due to suspension and will assess striker Karim Onisiwo’s fitness as he recovers from a thigh injury. Leipzig may see midfielder Kevin Kampl return from a groin injury, but David Raum, Assan Ouedraogo, and Xaver Schlager remain sidelined.
Possible Lineups
Mainz 05: Zentner; Hanche-Olsen, Jenz, Leitsch; Caci, Sano, Amiri, Mwene; Hong, Lee; Burkardt
RB Leipzig: Gulacsi; Geertruida, Orban, Castello, Henrichs; Nusa, Haidara, Vermeeren, Simons; Sesko, Openda
With Leipzig’s impressive defense and five clean sheets in six games, they enter this match as strong favorites to extend their unbeaten run to 18 matches.
