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

Bundesliga

Mainz vs Leverkusen Expected Goals (xG)

2026-10-09 · 01:00
Expected Goals (xG)5.5Combined recent xG per game

Expected Goals (xG)

2.65Mainz xG created/game
1.70Mainz xG conceded/game
2.84Leverkusen xG created/game
1.51Leverkusen xG conceded/game

Recent xG created & conceded (per game)

Real Understat xG, recent games only (the five leagues we cover for xG). xG measures chance quality, not a tip.

Mainz created

2.65

Mainz conceded

1.70

Leverkusen created

2.84

Leverkusen conceded

1.51

Mainz have created 2.65 xG and scored 1.83 per game over their last 6, scoring below their xG. Leverkusen have created 2.84 xG and scored 2.33 per game over their last 6, scoring below their xG.

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

Match outlook

Mainz38.1%

Draw23.9%

Leverkusen38.1%

The model leans Mainz to win. See the full prediction →

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

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 Expected Goals (xG)-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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