Bayer vs Mainz: prediction for the Bundesliga match
Two candidates for European places, Bayer and Mainz, will face each other on February 19. Will the Pharmacists redeem themselves for a defeat in Europa League? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer suffered a home defeat to Monaco (2:3) in the Europa League encounter, conceding a decisive goal in injury time. That result leaves Xabi Alonso's men in a poor morale condition for the upcoming Bundesliga game, which might be a crucial one in the battle for European places. After a victory over troubled Hoffenheim (3:1), the Pharmacists are 8th in the standings.

Mainz 05

Mainz are just one point behind today's opponent, so upcoming game is a great chance to climb higher in the standings. Bo Svensson's men secured a comfortable victory over Augsburg (3:1) in the previous match, proving their offensive efficiency. The Carnival Club are not playing in European competitions, so they have an easy schedule.
Trends
Ставка Correct score 2:1
Bayer secured two of nine latest victories by that score

Ставка Bayer to score in the first half
This bet played in three of six latest home matches of Bayer

Ставка 1st half: total over 1.5 goals
This bet played in four of five latest matches of Mainz

Tip and bets
Bayer will surely try to redeem themselves in front of their fans for a recent Europa League defeat, so we are expecting a strong offensive performance from the hosts. But Mainz will try to capitalise on opponent's poor physical and morale condition. Carnival Club also tend to play offensively, so we offer to place a bet on total over.
Our prediction - total over 2.5 goals
Despite a mid-week defeat, Bayer are closer to a victory in this game. The Pharmacists are always dangerous at home and today they will be extremely motivated. Mainz surely have the ability to create some problems, but visitors are unlikely to get any points in Leverkusen.
Our second bet is on Bayer to win