1. FSV Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig Match Preview

Although Mainz found themselves 2-0 back in the scoreline just before the 60th minute of the game in Koln, they managed to equalize within ten minutes between 61'-72'. In fact, they could have even make the total overturn, as they had a better overall performance than the hosts. With this point, they reached a total of 27, keeping a distance of 4 points from the 16th position which leads to the relegation playoffs.

No several changes are expected from the manager Achim Beierlorzer, having the striker J. P. Mateta available again for his first eleven, as he served his suspension. R. Zentner remains unavailable for the rest of the season. D. Latza is available again, as well as S.Bell after his serious injury.

Leipzig did not manage to get all three points in their first game after the resumption of the German Bundesliga. In the match against Freiburg they found themselves back in the scoreline and the only thing they achieved was to equalize, even if they dominated in the pitch. This was the third consecutive draw for Julian Nagelsmann's team, which is now 7 points behind the league leaders, Bayern Munich.

D. Upamecano is back in contention having served his suspension. Good news for I. Konaté and K. Kampl who recovered from their injuries and will be available again, but not for the Swedish E. Forsberg who is still unavailable. The injury of the striker T. Werner proved to be minor, and he will be available for the starting eleven. 

Mainz did a great start in the resumption of the Bundesliga and will definitely seek more points to avoid getting into trouble in the final rounds. On the other hand, Leipzig seems to be unable to fight for the title anymore, a top-4 spot will be definitely welcomed for them. I will take the risk here, as I think that Mainz can cause an upset to Leipzig. An additional motivation for the hosts is the huge 0-8 defeat they suffered in the first round in Leipzig.