Model verdict
Post-match · 90 sec read
Bayer Leverkusen beat FSV Mainz 05 1–0 at home. At half-time it was 0–0.
In possession, the hosts ran the game with 67% of the ball. For accuracy, the hosts completed 89% of their passes. On the balance of chances, the hosts held the expected-goals edge, 1.76 to 0.72. In attack, the hosts carried the greater threat — 20 shots to 7, 9 on target. From set pieces, the hosts won the corner count, 8 to 4. At the back, the visitors leaned on their goalkeeper for 7 saves. For discipline, the referee produced 5 yellow cards.
On the scoresheet: Álex Grimaldo (48').