Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig 13 Sep 2025

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This match is played on date 13 Sep 2025
This match takes place in MEWA ARENA (Mainz) – In championship competitions BundesLiga by Season 2025/2026
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Match Summary Table
FEATURE | DETAILS |
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Fixture | Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig |
Competition | Bundesliga – 2025/26 Season |
Date | Sunday, September 14, 2025 |
Kick-off Time | 17:30 local time (16:30 CEST) |
Venue | Mewa Arena, Mainz |
Broadcast | Sky Sport Bundesliga (Germany), ESPN+ (USA), DAZN (International) |
Last Meeting | RB Leipzig 3–1 Mainz (March 2025 – Bundesliga) |
Head-to-Head | Mainz: 4 wins, Leipzig: 12 wins, Draws: 3 |
🔎 Overview
At the Mewa Arena, Mainz 05 face the challenge of taking on high-flying RB Leipzig. Mainz, a team always known for their fighting spirit, will aim to use their home advantage to trouble a Leipzig side stacked with attacking talent. Leipzig, meanwhile, look to maintain their push for the Bundesliga summit, with their dynamic style and quality depth likely making them favorites going into this clash.
🔴 Mainz 05 – Heart and Determination
Mainz are one of those Bundesliga sides that thrive on collective effort. Their energy, pressing game, and ability to frustrate bigger clubs have earned them respect across the league. Playing at home, Mainz rarely give opponents an easy ride.
Key Players:
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Jonathan Burkardt – A lively forward, capable of creating chances from limited opportunities.
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Leandro Barreiro – The midfield engine, known for his tireless running and ball-winning ability.
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Robin Zentner – The goalkeeper who often keeps Mainz in games with crucial saves.
Tactics: Mainz rely on compact defending and quick breaks. They often thrive in transition, looking to hit opponents with fast vertical play once possession is won.
⚪🔴 RB Leipzig – Power and Precision
Leipzig come into this fixture with strong momentum and a squad filled with pace and quality. Known for their aggressive pressing and quick attacking combinations, they have the tools to dismantle stubborn defenses.
Key Players:
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Loïs Openda – The Belgian striker, clinical in front of goal and dangerous on the counter.
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Xavi Simons – Creative spark, capable of unlocking defenses with vision and flair.
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Dani Olmo – Experienced playmaker who thrives in big games.
Tactics: Leipzig usually operate in a high-pressing 4-2-2-2 system, suffocating opponents with intensity and then striking with fast, direct attacks. Their wide players often tuck inside to overload central areas, leaving full-backs to stretch the play.
📊 Head-to-Head Snapshot
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Total Meetings: 19
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✅ RB Leipzig Wins: 12
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❌ Mainz 05 Wins: 4
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🟰 Draws: 3
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⚽ Avg Goals per Match: 3.1
Leipzig have historically dominated this fixture, though Mainz have sprung upsets before, particularly on home soil.
📉 Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)
Team | Form |
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Mainz 05 | 🟥 🟨 🟥 🟩 🟥 |
RB Leipzig | 🟩 🟨 🟩 🟩 🟩 |
Mainz’s form has been patchy, struggling for consistency, while Leipzig remain one of the Bundesliga’s most in-form sides.
🎯 Match Verdict
Final Score Prediction: Mainz 05 1–3 RB Leipzig
Mainz will fight hard and could grab a goal through their spirited play, but Leipzig’s quality in attack, coupled with their relentless pressing, should give them a comfortable win to keep pace at the top of the Bundesliga table.