1. FC Koln vs 1. FSV Mainz 05, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Koln vs 1. FSV Mainz 05 — Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.
- 1. FC Koln 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Thorsten Schiffner
- Referee Rafael Foltyn
- Referee Benjamin Cortus
- Referee Norbert Grudzinski
- Referee Florian Heft
- Referee Johann Pfeifer
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Schalke 04 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | SC Paderborn 07 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | SV 07 Elversberg | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Bayern München | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Borussia Dortmund | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | RB Leipzig | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | VfB Stuttgart | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | SC Freiburg | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | FC Augsburg | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Hamburger SV | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | 1. FC Koln | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | SV Werder Bremen | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Apr | FC Augsburg | A | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | Borussia Monchengladbach | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Mar | Borussia Dortmund | A | 1–6 | L |
| 10 Mar | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Mar | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr | 1. FC Koln | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Apr | SV Werder Bremen | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Apr | RB Leipzig | A | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Mar | SC Freiburg | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Mar | Hertha BSC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Mar | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Koln | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #13 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
1. FC Koln are 17th (0 pts). 1. FSV Mainz 05 are 13th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at RheinEnergieSTADION. 1. FC Köln are looking to make home advantage count against 1. FSV Mainz 05.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Köln and 1. FSV Mainz 05 are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 8' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Florian Kainz on 8 minutes.
- 13' With 0 assists to his name this season, Eric Martel is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Köln.
- 17' A stunning finish from Ludovic Ajorque — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 22' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 27' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Köln and 1. FSV Mainz 05 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 32' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 34' Controversy at the stadium! Ludovic Ajorque argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 35' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ludovic Ajorque.
- 40' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Köln and 1. FSV Mainz 05 are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 45' Robin Zentner has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 436 appearances.
- 50' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 52' Dejan Ljubicic adds to his 0 season tally! 1. FC Koln lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 57' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 62' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. 1. FC Köln needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 63' Lee Jaesung gets the nod from 1. FSV Mainz 05. He replaces Anton Stach and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Jan Thielmann. He replaces Kingsley Schindler on 64 minute.
- 69' Dominik Kohr has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 74' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Leandro Barreiro Martins made 436 appearances and scored 19 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 75' The crowd applauds Davie Selke as he leaves the pitch. Steffen Tigges steps in for 1. FC Koln.
- 80' 1. FSV Mainz 05 is showing some good football. However, 1. FSV Mainz 05 are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 85' Sargis Adamyan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Linton Maina at the 85 minute mark.
- 87' A meaty challenge results in booking for Timo Hubers on 87.
- 90' Time for substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05. Silvan Widmer is replaced by Danny da Costa.
- 90' A moment of madness from Dominik Kohr on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. 1. FSV Mainz 05 will be frustrated.
- The points are shared — 1. FC Köln 1-1 1. FSV Mainz 05. Honours even.
Lineups
1. FC Koln Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 17
- 24
- 4
- 37
- 27
- 14
- 2
- 7
- 20
- 6
Bench
- 3
- 1
- 23
- 15
- 19
- 21
- 29
- 47
- 8
Coach
Steffen Baumgart
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
-
19
Anthony Caci ↓ Aaron Martin 75'
- 31
- 27
- 16
- 9
- 8
- 20
-
30
Silvan Widmer ↓ Danny da Costa 90'
-
6
Anton Stach ↓ Lee Jaesung 63'
- 25
Bench
-
7
Lee Jaesung ↑ 63'
- 1
- 42
-
3
Aaron Martin ↑ 75'
-
21
Danny da Costa ↑ 90'
- 4
- 37
-
11
Marcus Ingvartsen ↑ 75'
- 44
Coach
Bo Svensson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Karim Onisiwo | 3 |
| Jonathan Burkardt | 3 |
| Dejan Ljubicic | 2 |
| Florian Kainz | 2 |
| Leandro Barreiro Martins | 2 |
| Ellyes Skhiri | 2 |
| Jean-Paul Boetius | 2 |
| Pierre Kunde | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Koln Form
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.46
1. FC Koln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 84% + 1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw 77%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.35
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 1.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 2.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 3.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
1. FC Koln or Draw
61%
Draw or 1. FSV Mainz 05
77%
1. FC Koln or 1. FSV Mainz 05
62%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
28.6%
0 – 1
21.6%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.2%
0 – 2
9.6%
1 – 2
4.9%
0 – 3
2.8%
2 – 1
2.4%
2 – 0
2.4%
1 – 3
1.6%
2 – 2
1.3%
0 – 4
0.6%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Koln
| Handicap | 1. FC Koln covers | Push | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 3% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 13% | 84% |
| -0.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 27% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 11% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
63%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

