Bayer Leverkusen v Mainz

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Bayer Leverkusen know they have a great chance of picking up what would have seemed a highly unlikely Bundesliga league title and the German top flight crown is certainly now firmly in the hosts' hands as they still remain unbeaten so far in this campaign and the hosts head into this Friday night's clash at their BayArena having won their last three games on the trot.

Recent victories against Darmstadt 2-0, Bayern Munich 3-0 and a 2-1 victory over Heidenheim have helped Bayer Leverkusen remain top of the Bundesliga table where Xabi Alonso's side hold a commanding eight-point cushion over second placed Bayern Munich heading into this weekend's domestic top flight action.

It's been an excellent campaign from Alonso's side so far this term as Bayer Leverkusen have virtually slayed all-comers, picking up no fewer than 18 wins from their total of 22 matches played to date and their form and results on home soil at their BayArena have been nothing short of a revelation.

Nine wins from 11 home games along with keeping six clean sheets into the bargain should see a confident and highly motivated Bayer Leverkusen take to the field here on Friday night.

Mainz still occupy a disappointing and worrying second from bottom position in the German Bundesliga table despite recording a rare victory in last weekend's action which came in the form of a 1-0 home win against Augsburg which put an end to a dismal 11-game winless run in the domestic top flight.

Within these previous 11 games, Mainz had been handed five defeats which came in the form of worrying losses to the likes of Freiburg, Heidenheim, Eintracht Frankfurt, Werder Bremen and Stuttgart respectively which do not bode well for this upcoming trip to the BayArena.

Mainz have gained just a measly two victories throughout the whole of this season's Bundesliga campaign, both of which have been gained on home soil at their MEWA ARENA with wins against RB Leipzig and Augsburg but the visitors have also slipped to 11 defeats within their 22 matches played to date this term as well.

In addition, results away from home have been extremely disappointing where Mainz have been concerned and have contributed to their current position in the relegation zone as Bo Henriksen's side have now failed to win any of their last 15 outings on the road in the German top flight.

Bayer Leverkusen v Mainz Verdict

Bayer Leverkusen certainly have previous history on their side as the hosts have collected nine wins within the previous 12 meetings against Mainz and Xabi Alonso's side look to hold all the aces ahead of this upcoming encounter at their BayArena here on Friday night especially as the hosts will be keen to take another step towards clinching the title.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.57

Other side bets worth considering:

Bayer Leverkusen win & Over 2.5 goals @ 1.72

Correct Score: Bayer Leverkusen @ 7.00