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Mainz 05 before a key game: Finally score at home against Leverkusen!
Mainz 05 will play against Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga on October 18, 2025. Coach duel and chances of victory for Mainz.
Mainz 05 before a key game: Finally score at home against Leverkusen!
An exciting duel is on the agenda on Saturday: FSV Mainz 05 welcomes Bayer Leverkusen to the eagerly awaited home game in the Bundesliga. Kick-off is at 3:30 p.m. and the game will be broadcast live on Sky. For Mainz, it will not just be a match, but a real test, as they have not celebrated a win in eight home games and have not yet picked up a point at home this season. This negative series not only has an impact on the mood in the team, but could also set another record from the 2020/2021 season if, as feared, they lose this game too. Borkener Zeitung reports on the tense situation in the city on the Rhine.
Coach Bo Henriksen is still optimistic about the encounter. Despite the challenges, he believes his players will play with freedom. “We are ready and want to win this game,” said Henriksen, according to Zeit. It is also a special coaching duel: Henriksen meets his Danish compatriot Kasper Hjulmand, who was Mainz's coach from July 2014 to February 2015. In the Bundesliga, the two coaches' record points in favor of Hjulmand, but Henriksen has also played victoriously against him in the past.
A big race for the points
Despite the difficult start to the season, the team worked intensively in the last few days without training. Particular attention is being paid to defense, especially after the news that regular goalkeeper Robin Zentner will not be able to start due to a red card. This gap in the goal brings additional challenges for the Mainz defense. However, Henriksen has confidence in the quality of his squad. “We have the opportunity to get three points, that’s our goal,” emphasizes the coach in anticipation of the game.
Another interesting game is taking place at the same time in the 2nd Bundesliga, where 1. FC Kaiserslautern plays against Karlsruher SC in the southwest derby. A win for FC Kaiserslautern could secure their position in the top group of the table.
A look at the coaching changes in the Bundesliga shows that the coaching carousel is in motion again this season. To find out more about it, many are waiting for updates and analyzes that can be found on sites like Transfermarkt.
So Mainz have everything on their cards when they face Leverkusen. It remains to be seen whether they can end their negative run and get their first points at home. The fans are hoping for an exciting game with a positive turnaround for their team.