1. FC Union Berlin vs 1. FSV Mainz 05, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Union Berlin vs 1. FSV Mainz 05 — Bundesliga at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Harm Osmers
- Referee Sascha Stegemann
- Referee Frederick Assmuth
- Referee Thorben Siewer
- Referee Mike Pickel
5 games this season
🟨 0.2/game
⚽ 3.0 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 2 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 3 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
| 4 | FC Schalke 04 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | SC Paderborn 07 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | SV 07 Elversberg | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | FC Bayern München | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Borussia Dortmund | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | VfB Stuttgart | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SC Freiburg | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | FC Augsburg | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Hamburger SV | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | 1. FC Köln | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | SV Werder Bremen | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 4–0 | W |
| 26 Sep | Borussia Mönchengladbach | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Sep | FC Augsburg | H | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Sep | Karlsruher SC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Jun | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Jun | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 0–4 | L |
| 26 Sep | VfB Stuttgart | H | 1–4 | L |
| 20 Sep | RB Leipzig | A | 1–3 | L |
| 11 Sep | TSV Havelse | A | 5–1 | W |
| 27 Jun | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Jun | SV Werder Bremen | H | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Union Berlin | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #16 |
| 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
79%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
1. FC Union Berlin are 17th (0 pts). 1. FSV Mainz 05 are 16th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. 1. FC Union Berlin is hosting 1. FSV Mainz 05 for another epic battle.
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Union Berlin side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 13' The Germany Max Kruse breaks the deadlock on 13 minutes. 1-0!
- 18' Germany international Grischa Promel has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 23' Philipp Mwene has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 28' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Union Berlin and 1. FSV Mainz 05 are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 32' Controversy at the stadium! Christopher Trimmel argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 37' Daniel Brosinski has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 42' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 47' Over 47 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 49' Marcus Ingvartsen doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 53' Poor challenge from Jean-Philippe Mateta. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 58' 1. FC Union Berlin are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FSV Mainz 05 backline.
- 59' The referee shows 1. FSV Mainz 05 player a Yellow card on 59.
- 60' The 1. FSV Mainz 05 bench stirs into life. Jean-Philippe Mateta is withdrawn and Jonathan Burkardt gets his opportunity.
- 63' Goal! Marvin Friedrich scores his 9 goal in 435 matches.
- 64' Joel Pohjanpalo makes no mistake. The score reads 4-0 and 1. FC Union Berlin are in front.
- 64' Fresh legs for 1. FC Union Berlin! Joel Pohjanpalo comes on to replace Max Kruse.
- 67' Jean-Paul Boetius has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 67.
- 69' The crowd applauds Christopher Trimmel as he leaves the pitch. Julian Ryerson steps in for 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 71' It is a substitution in 1. FSV Mainz 05 team. Robin Quaison is replaced by Luca Kilian on 71 minute.
- 72' 1. FSV Mainz 05 ring the changes. Philipp Mwene has done his job and it is now time for Aaron Martin to step up.
- 77' That is a Yellow card for 1. FSV Mainz 05. Jerry St. Juste will be fuming at that decision.
- 82' Robert Andrich makes way for Sebastian Griesbeck at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 87' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- The points are shared — 1. FC Union Berlin 4-0 1. FSV Mainz 05. Honours even.
Lineups
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Max Kruse ↓ Joel Pohjanpalo 64'
-
27
Sheraldo Becker ↓ Marius Bulter 64'
- 1
- 31
- 25
- 5
- 28
- 21
- 30
-
32
Marcus Ingvartsen ↓ Keita Endo 82'
- 4
Bench
-
9
Joel Pohjanpalo ↑ 64'
- 36
-
6
Julian Ryerson ↑ 69'
-
33
Sebastian Griesbeck ↑ 82'
- 23
-
15
Marius Bulter ↑ 64'
- 20
-
18
Keita Endo ↑ 82'
- 14
Coach
Urs Fischer
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 9
-
23
Philipp Mwene ↓ Aaron Martin 71'
- 27
- 18
- 42
- 6
-
7
Robin Quaison ↓ Luca Kilian 71'
- 21
- 5
-
14
Pierre Kunde ↓ Paul Nebel 60'
Bench
- 37
- 8
-
3
Aaron Martin ↑ 71'
- 22
- 35
-
29
Jonathan Burkardt ↑ 60'
-
15
Luca Kilian ↑ 71'
- 25
-
26
Paul Nebel ↑ 60'
Coach
Jan-Moritz Lichte
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Taiwo Awoniyi | 4 |
| Kevin Behrens | 4 |
| Marcus Ingvartsen | 3 |
| Nadiem Amiri | 2 |
| Daniel Brosinski | 2 |
| Sebastian Andersson | 2 |
| Marcus Ingvartsen | 2 |
| Milos Pantovic | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2020-10-02
1. FC Union Berlin
4–0
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
2020-09-26
Borussia Mönchengladbach
1–1
1. FC Union Berlin
D
2020-09-19
1. FC Union Berlin
1–3
FC Augsburg
L
2020-09-12
Karlsruher SC
0–1
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2020-06-27
1. FC Union Berlin
3–0
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf
W
2020-06-20
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
4–0
1. FC Union Berlin
L
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.38
1. FC Union Berlin xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.57
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 69% + Under — clean sheet likely 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.95
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
1. FC Union Berlin or Draw
85%
Draw or 1. FSV Mainz 05
43%
1. FC Union Berlin or 1. FSV Mainz 05
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
18.6%
0 – 0
16.5%
2 – 0
13%
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 1
6.8%
3 – 0
5.9%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 2
3%
2 – 2
2.3%
0 – 2
2.1%
4 – 0
Actual
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Union Berlin
| Handicap | 1. FC Union Berlin covers | Push | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 17% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 27% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 10% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
57%
✓
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.