RB Leipzig vs Mainz Prediction & Betting Tips (31 January)

After a completely failed last season which did not allow it to qualify for a European Cup, Leipzig therefore has plenty of time to concentrate all its efforts on the championship this year. This allows him to establish himself as one of the serious candidates for the podium or even 2nd place. Since the resumption in January, the Red Bulls have won 2 wins in 3 matches against Freiburg 2-0, Bayern defeated 1-5 and Heidenheim 0-3. This week, Ole Werner's players will play a late match against Sankt Pauli which could allow them to get back on the podium.

Unlike their opponent of the day, Mainz is defending their chances in Europe this season, in the Conference League, where this team took 7th place in the league phase which will allow them to play in the 1/8 finals next month. On the other hand, in the championship, the FSV sees itself impose a lot of resistance to the point of occupying 16th place in the ranking, 3 lengths from the first non-relegation place. That said, Urs Fischer's men have regained hope in the fight for survival since they have just won twice in the last 3 days played against Heidenheim 2-1, Cologne defeated 2-1 and Wolfsburg 3-1 last week.

For Leipzig, the long-term injured Gebel and Henrichs and the important winger Bakayoko (2 goals) will not be available. The important Ouedraogo and the former Lyonnais Lukeba complete the infirmary this weekend. This winter, midfielder Haïdara joined RC Lens and Slovenian Kampl terminated his contract following a family death. In the opposite direction, young winger Sani arrived from AS Trencin but he has not yet made his debut with the club. The RasenBall Sport players can count in their ranks the young Ivorian winger Diomandé (6 goals, 4 assists) and the excellent Austrian Baumgarnter (6 goals, 6 assists). At the forefront, the Brazilian striker Romulo (6 goals, 3 assists) also knows how to demonstrate efficiency.

In Mainz, the starting goalkeeper Zentner and the defenders Caci and Mwene will not be reinstated. The list of absences does not end there since the defender Hanche-Olsen, the French striker Nordin, the left piston Veratsching, the unused defenders Dal and Bos are also announced absent. Finally, starting defender Kohr will be suspended after receiving a series of warnings. Recruited this winter, the attackers Silas (Stuttgart) and Tietz (Augsburg) will certainly be present as will defender Posch who arrived from Como. Last week, playmaker Amir scored his 6th goal of the season while winter recruit Tietz scored his 2nd goal since his arrival. The probable line-ups for RB Leipzig – Mainz:

• Summary: RB Leipzig is going head to head with 1. FSV Mainz 05 starting on 31 Jan 2026 at 14:30 UTC at Red Bull Arena stadium, Leipzig city, Germany. The match is a part of the Bundesliga .
• Referee: Daniel Schlager
• RB Leipzig Feedinco Rating: 6.96
• Mainz Feedinco Rating: 6.73