RB Leipzig vs Mainz: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

RB Leipzig host Mainz at Red Bull Arena on Saturday 5 December 2026, kick-off 20:00 UTC, in the Bundesliga (round 12). RB Leipzig have had 45 days of rest since playing Real Madrid (Champions League); Mainz have had 49 after facing Schalke and travel about 328 km. RB Leipzig are without 2 players (Marc Guiu, Assan Ouédraogo); Mainz are missing 4 (Otto Ruoppi, Robin Zentner, Dominik Kohr and others).