Mainz (dpa) – Does Bayer Leverkusen crack the best defense in the league with its offensive power? At the start of the 23rd match day of the Bundesliga, a difficult task awaits the third-placed team at home-strong FSV Mainz 05 in the evening (8.30 p.m. / DAZN).
“I don’t think there will be many goals. What matters is that we scored one more than our opponents in the end,” said Bayer coach Gerardo Seoane.
offensive power:
The Werkself have recently had four wins in a row and scored 16 goals – an average of four per game. No wonder Mainz coach Bo Svensson sees Leverkusen as the best team in Germany at the moment. “Bayer have extremely good individual players everywhere on the pitch, not just Diaby, Schick and Wirtz. They really enjoy kicking, are able to play at a very high level, have extreme speed and finish well. You don’t need to lots of chances to score,” Svensson said of the opponent.
defensive strength:
But the opponents also have a lot of respect, with Mainz having conceded 24 goals so far, they have the strongest defense in the top flight. “They’re tough opponents who are determined and robust. They don’t give you much room to develop,” Seoane warned. Especially since Mainz are very strong at home. They have picked up 24 of their previous 31 points at home this season.
weather capers:
The weather may also play a major role. In any case, Seoane prepared his team for the special circumstances caused by the storm “Ylenia”. The wind could have “a certain influence” on standards, but also on the game in the air, emphasized the Swiss. But he doesn’t expect a wind lottery like ski jumping. “In the end it won’t be game-changing and certainly not a gamble,” said Seoane.