Published on: May 24, 2020 3:04 pm IST|Updated on: May 24, 2020 3:04 pm IST
MAZ vs LEP Dream11 Match Preview: For the second match of the day in the Bundesliga, Mainz will be playing hosts to RB Leipzig at the Opel Arena. Main ensured an impressive performance in their last game against FC Koln. It was FC Koln the scored the firs two goals of the game, but Taiwo Awoniyi’s 61st minute strike followed by Pierre Kunde’s equalizer at the 70th minute earned Mainz a hard fought point by the end of 90 minutes. They are currently at the 15th spot with 27 points. Meanwhhile, RB Leibzig is also on the back of 1-1 draw to SC Freiburg. RB Leipzig is currently fifth in the league with 51 points on board.
Match Details
Date- Sunday, May 24 Kick-Off- 7:00 PM (IST) Venue- Opel Arena
Mainz
Head-coach Achim Beierlorzer could persist with a similar playing eleven. Adam Szalai might make way for Jean-Philippe Mateta who returns from suspension. Robin Zentner is likely to miss out the rest of the season due to a knee injury. Florian Muller should feature between the sticks. The veteran Jeffrey Bruma, who is on loan from Wolfsburg, has impressed in defence and should retain his spot. Club captain Danny Latza has recovered from his back injury, while Stefan Bell is back again after being on the sidelines for seven months due to an ankle issue.
RB Leipzig
Central defender Dayot Upamecano is available after suspension, while Ethan Ampadu has a back injury and is out of contention. Ibrahima Konaté and Kevin Kampl could both be back in the squad after overcoming their respective injuries, while Willi Orban is also on the verge of featuring in the squad. Emil Forsberg misses out due to tonsillitis. Main man of attack Timo Werner is likely to partner along with Patrik Schick. Yussuf Poulsen score the equalizer in the previous game and should once again be starting here.
RB Leipzig (Expected Playing 11)- Gulasci; Klostermann, Upamecano, Halstenberg; Laimer, Kampl, Sabitzer, Angelino; Poulsen, Nkunku; Werner
Robin Quaison has been one of the standouts for Mainz. Quaison has 12 goals, two assists and has a pass accuracy of 71.5% from 2079 minutes in the Bundesliga this season.
Timo Werner can prove to be pivotal for RB Leiozig in the final third region. The 24-year-old has 21 goals and seven assists from 26 appearances in the league this season.
Christopher Nkunku has been quality in midfield for RB Leipzig. Nkunku has four goals, 12 assists and a pass accuracy of 86.6% from 1532 minutes in the league this season.
Levin Oztunali in midfield can be one of the key players for Mainz. Oztunali has four goals and three assists from 20 appearances in the league this season.
RB Leipzig will be heading into the fixture as favourites.
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