Mainz vs Leverkusen prediction & probabilities (2026-10-09)

Bundesliga

Mainz vs Leverkusen Correct Score

2026-10-09 · 01:00
Correct Score1-1Most likely · 10.9%
Best predictionMost likely · 10.9% · 1-1No single outcome dominates, read the distribution. Calibrated, not a tip.
ConvictionOpen

Expert AI analysis

The model makes Most likely · 10.9% at 1-1, its strongest read on the Correct Score market. The goals picture is built on form: Mainz have averaged 1.8 scored and 1.2 conceded, Leverkusen 2.0 and 1.8 over their recent games. That fits an open goals environment: 62.2% for over 2.5 and 83.5% for at least two goals. Their last 5 meetings have averaged 3.4 goals a game. Calibrated against real results, we show the read, not a sure thing.

Correct Score

Most likely1-1 10.9%
Scoreline Probability
1-1 10.9%
1-2 8.3%
2-1 8.3%
2-2 6.7%
0-1 6.0%
1-0 5.9%
0-2 5.2%
2-0 5.2%

Score probability grid

Mainz \ Leverkusen 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 5% 6% 5% 3% 1% ·
1 6% 11% 8% 4% 2% 1%
2 5% 8% 7% 4% 1% ·
3 3% 4% 4% 2% 1% ·
4 1% 2% 1% 1% · ·
5 · 1% · · · ·

Rows = Mainz goals, columns = Leverkusen. The most likely scoreline is 1-1 at 10.9%. No exact score is ever truly likely; the value is in the full distribution the model assigns. Read the heatmap as a map of likelihood, not a prediction of one score.

Goals distribution

How likely each total number of goals is, according to the model. Every goals market on this page is built from these bars. The 5+ bar covers every result with five goals or more.

4.6%

0

11.9%

1

21.3%

2

22.2%

3

17.8%

4

21.0%

5+

In-depth analysis

These are the model’s own percentages, not tips. We score every call against the result after the match.

38.1%Favoured: Mainz
64.3%Both Teams to Score
62.2%Over 2.5 goals

Looking at totals, the model sees 62.2% for three or more goals and 83.5% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. With Mainz favoured at 38.1%, a close contest often produces chances at both ends.

Model lenses

The same numbers read in different ways by one model. These are not separate tipsters, and none of them is a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 1-1 on Correct Score, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The TacticianSees an open, higher-tempo game from the 62.2% over 2.5 read.
The ScoutMainz are the model’s pick on the result at 38.1%, context for how the goals may flow.

Key players

S

Sheraldo BeckerMainz · 2.69 shots/90
To score 15.1%

V

Victor BonifaceLeverkusen · 4.4 shots/90
To score 19.4%

This season’s squad only, rated on recent form; a watch list, not a confirmed lineup.

Form & head-to-head

MainzLWDWL
LeverkusenLDLWD

Last 5 meetings: Mainz 0 · 2 draws · Leverkusen 3 · 3.4 goals/game.

FAQ

What is the most likely score in Mainz vs Leverkusen?
The model's most likely scoreline for Mainz vs Leverkusen is 1-1 at 10.9%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Overall model accuracy

We don’t yet publish a graded Correct Score-specific track record, so this is our overall accuracy across every 1X2 call, graded out-of-sample, updated daily.

0.0095Calibration error (1X2)
47.7%Top-pick hit rate (1X2)
55,416Matches graded

Predictions & track record updated 21 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

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