Sat 10 Oct · 2:30pmBL1

Bayer Leverkusen confirmed lineup @ FSV Mainz 05

● OFFICIAL XI
M. Flekken
J. Quansah
E. Tapsoba
F. Medina
Miguel Gutiérrez
R. Andrich
Aleix García
M. Diaby
I. Maza
Afonso Moreira
P. Schick

Bayer Leverkusen's confirmed lineup at FSV Mainz 05, today 14:30: Flekken; Quansah, Tapsoba, Medina, Gutiérrez; Andrich, García; Diaby, Maza, Moreira; Schick. Official team sheet, published 14:05 UK.

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Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup vs FSV Mainz 05

MOST USED XI

Bayer Leverkusen's expected lineup away at FSV Mainz 05 in the BL1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 7 official matches: Flekken in goal, a back four of Tapsoba, Gutiérrez, Medina and Quansah, and Moreira and Schick further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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Team news

  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 23 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 77% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 7 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Bayer Leverkusen, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Bayer Leverkusen are 6th in the BL1 on 7 points from 4 games. They have W2 D1 L1 in their last five.

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Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 23 of last 30
3-4-2-1
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4-2-3-1
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Sets up with a back three in 77% of matches.

Most Common Bayer Leverkusen Starting XI

Based on 7 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Bayer Leverkusen

What is Bayer Leverkusen's expected lineup today?
Bayer Leverkusen's expected lineup away at FSV Mainz 05 in the BL1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 7 official matches: Flekken in goal, a back four of Tapsoba, Gutiérrez, Medina and Quansah, and Moreira and Schick further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-4-2-1): Flekken, Tapsoba, Gutiérrez, Medina, Quansah, García, Maza, Fernández, Tillman, Moreira, Schick.
Who started Bayer Leverkusen's last match?
Bayer Leverkusen's starting XI on 10 Oct 2026 in the Bundesliga (4-2-3-1): M. Flekken, J. Quansah, E. Tapsoba, F. Medina, Miguel Gutiérrez, R. Andrich, Aleix García, M. Diaby, I. Maza, Afonso Moreira, P. Schick.
What was Bayer Leverkusen's last result?
Bayer Leverkusen beat RB Leipzig 2–0 on 20 Sept 2026.
When did Bayer Leverkusen last win?
Bayer Leverkusen last won on 20 Sept 2026, beating RB Leipzig 2–0.
Who takes penalties for Bayer Leverkusen?
P. Schick has taken the most penalties for Bayer Leverkusen in the 2025/26 season, scoring 4 of 5.
Who has made the most starts for Bayer Leverkusen this season?
E. Tapsoba leads with 7 starts for Bayer Leverkusen across all competitions this season.
What formation does Bayer Leverkusen use most often?
Bayer Leverkusen have used a 4-2-3-1 in 6 of their 7 matches this season.
Which Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper has started the most this season?
M. Flekken has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Bayer Leverkusen this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Bayer Leverkusen defender has started the most this season?
Edmond Tapsoba has made the most starts as defender for Bayer Leverkusen this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Bayer Leverkusen midfielder has started the most this season?
Aleix García has made the most starts as midfielder for Bayer Leverkusen this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Bayer Leverkusen forward has started the most this season?
Patrik Schick has made the most starts as forward for Bayer Leverkusen this season, starting 6 matches.
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