Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig prediction, preview, team news and more | Bundesliga 2020-21

Mainz 05 host RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga on Saturday, with the relegation candidates looking for their first Bundesliga win in two months.

Mainz last won a league game when they beat Freiburg 3-1 in late November. Their horrendous form since has meant that they are level on points at the bottom of the Bundesliga standings along with Schalke.

In their last game, Mainz lost 2-0 to Wolfsburg - a result that continued a devastating run of form for them.

Bo Svensson: "Leipzig are one of the best teams in the Bundesliga! It's going to be a tough task, but then it's the goal to come out on top against such a tough opponent!"#Mainz05 #M05RBL
— Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) January 21, 2021

Leipzig are still second in the Bundesliga, four points behind leaders Bayern Munich. They have won only two of their last five games, which will also be a cause for concern for Julian Nagelsmann.

Last time out, Leipzig edged out Union Berlin 1-0 thanks to a second-half goal from Emil Forsberg.

Here's how the table looks after the first half of the season 📈

Best home side ✅
Best defence ✅

Plenty to build on 👊

🔴⚪ #RBLeipzig pic.twitter.com/6eXseCRL9a
— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) January 21, 2021

Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig Head-to-Head

Mainz have beaten Leipzig only once in nine previous meetings, in the short history of the latter.

Leipzig have beaten Saturday's opponents six times in that period, while also playing out two draws.

Mainz form guide: L-D-L-L-L

RB Leipzig form guide: W-D-L-W-D

Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig Team News

Mainz

Mainz have Jeremiah St Juste, Daniel Brosinski and Pierre Kunde all unavailable due to injury.

Their top-scorer Jean-Phillipe Mateta has left the club to join Crystal Palace on an 18-month loan deal. The English club have the option of buying the player at the end of the loan period.

Injured: Jeremiah St Juste, Daniel Brosinski and Pierre Kunde

Doubtful: None

Suspended: None

RB Leipzig

Dominik Szoboszlai continues to be ruled out of action for RB Leipzig, while Konrad Laimer, Benjamin Henrichs and Ibrahima Konate are injured as well.

Injured: Dominik Szoboszlai, Benjamin Henrichs, Ibrahima Konate, Konrad Laimer

Doubtful: None

Suspended: None

Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig Predicted XI

FSV Mainz 05 Predicted XI (3-4-3): Finn Dahmen; Stefan Bell, Alexander Hack, Moussa Niakhate; Phillipp Mwene, Kevin Stoger, Danny Latza, Leandro Barreiro; Levin Oztunali, Robin Quaison, Jonathan Burkardt

RB Leipzig Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Peter Gulacsi; Willi Orban, Dayot Upamecano, Marcel Halstenberg; Nordi Mukiele, Kevin Kampl, Marcel Sabitzer, Angelino; Dani Olmo, Emil Forsberg; Alexander Sorloth

Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig Prediction

Mainz did take a point off Borussia Dortmund recently, so they can be a tough nut to crack on their day. However, we are predicting that this game will end in a comfortable win for the team that are second in the Bundesliga.

Leipzig need the win to continue their title challenge, considering their recent inconsistency.

Prediction: Mainz 05 1-4 RB Leipzig