Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz. Predicted line-ups and latest news

Tomorrow, on February 23rd, the unexpected Bundesliga leader, Bayer Leverkusen, will face Mainz at their home stadium, with Mainz currently positioned in the relegation zone. Dailysports has prepared the latest news on the match, along with the probable line-ups for both teams.

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For Bayer, this match holds special significance not only in the context of the title race with Bayern Munich, whom they lead by 8 points. If Bayer avoids defeat tomorrow, they will set a new record in German football - 33 consecutive matches without a loss in all competitions. Currently, Leverkusen has equaled Bayern's record of 32 matches unbeaten.

Ahead of the match against Mainz, Bayer has only two significant absences. The team's top scorer, Xabi Alonso Victor Boniface, is still unavailable. Exequiel Palacios has resumed training, but they won't risk him tomorrow. Additionally, the 20-year-old right-back Arthur is unavailable, having played only 2 matches this season.

Despite facing a lower-ranked opponent, Bayer is not expected to rotate their squad. The Bundesliga leaders will field their strongest lineup.

For the Bundesliga strugglers, the injury situation is almost catastrophic. Six Mainz players will definitely miss the game: Stefan Bell, Nelson Weiper, Andreas Hanchi-Olsen, Jonathan Burkardt, Edimilson Fernandes, and Maxim Leitsch.

Possible Bayer line-up

• Hradecky – Frimpong, Stanisic, Hincapie, Tah, Grimaldo – Xhaka, Andrich, Wirtz – Adli, Schick

Possible Mainz line-up

• Zentner – Mweene, Kohr, Guilavogui, Van den Berg, Caci – Barreiro, Amiri, Gruda, Jae-Sung Lee – Onisiwo

The match kicks off at 20:30 Central European Time.