{"id":1426757,"date":"2026-01-29T10:46:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T10:46:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1426757"},"modified":"2026-01-29T10:47:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T10:47:01","slug":"match-preview-rb-leipzig-vs-mainz-31-01-26-bundesliga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-rb-leipzig-vs-mainz-31-01-26-bundesliga\/","title":{"rendered":"RB Leipzig vs Mainz: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

RB Leipzig<\/a> return to home soil seeking to keep their top-four push on track as they host a Mainz<\/a> side fighting for Bundesliga<\/a> survival. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is set for 14:30 on Saturday at the Red Bull Arena, and with both teams having a history of dramatic encounters, momentum and confidence are firmly with the hosts. Leipzig\u2019s clinical attack meets Mainz\u2019s leaky defence in what could be a defining contest for both clubs\u2019 seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Based on Leipzig\u2019s ruthless finishing and Mainz\u2019s ongoing defensive struggles, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We\u2019re particularly confident in the home win, given Leipzig\u2019s vastly superior goal difference and strong head-to-head track record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams to Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/13 @ Bet365<\/a>
(61.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nDespite Leipzig\u2019s strong defence, Mainz have managed to score in recent away games and have slightly outperformed their xG. With Leipzig\u2019s attacking intent, both sides getting on the scoresheet is a fair play at this price.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Romulo da Cruz Anytime Goalscorer<\/strong><\/td>\n5\/4 @ Bet365<\/a>
(44.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWith Leipzig\u2019s goals so well spread, Romulo da Cruz\u2019s odds to net again look generous. He\u2019s likely to get chances against a Mainz defence conceding over 1.6 goals per match.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Leipzig sit comfortably in the European spots, while Mainz are deep in the relegation fight. The gap in quality and consistency is stark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    RB Leipzig<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n+12<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Mainz<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n-11<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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