1. FSV Mainz 05 vs 1. FC Köln, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FSV Mainz 05 vs 1. FC Köln — Bundesliga at MEWA Arena.
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 34 games · 40 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Köln 34 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tobias Welz
- Referee Eduard Beitinger
- Referee Jonas Weickenmeier
- Referee Robert Wessel
- Referee Matthias Jollenbeck
- Referee Patrick Alt
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 34 | 89 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | 59 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 43 |
| 10 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Köln | 34 | 32 |
| 15 | SV Werder Bremen | 34 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | 1. FC Köln | H | 5–0 | W |
| 18 Oct | VfB Lubeck | A | 3–0 | W |
| 15 Oct | SV Werder Bremen | A | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Oct | RB Leipzig | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Oct | SC Freiburg | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Sep | Hertha BSC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 0–5 | L |
| 16 Oct | FC Augsburg | H | 3–2 | W |
| 09 Oct | Borussia Mönchengladbach | A | 2–5 | L |
| 01 Oct | Borussia Dortmund | H | 3–2 | W |
| 18 Sep | VfL Bochum 1848 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Sep | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 1. FC Köln | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #14 |
| 40 | Points | 32 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 10 / 10 / 14 | W / D / L | 7 / 11 / 16 |
| 44 | Scored | 49 |
| 53 | Conceded | 63 |
| -9 | GD | -14 |
| 1.18 | PPG | 0.94 |
| 29% | Win % | 21% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
1. FSV Mainz 05 are 10th (40 pts). 1. FC Köln are 14th (32 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. 1. FSV Mainz 05 is hosting 1. FC Koln for another epic battle.
- 5' It’s high time Steffen Baumgart made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' It’s a booking for 1. FC Koln player. Luca Kilian gets a Yellow card.
- 11' What composure from Marcus Ingvartsen! The Denmark international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 16' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Bo Svensson will be considering his options from the bench.
- 21' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 26' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FSV Mainz 05 side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 28' The referee calls foul for Luca Kilian. He receives a Red card.
- 33' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FSV Mainz 05 and 1. FC Koln are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 35' Mark Uth was booked on 35.
- 35' What a strike from Dominik Kohr! The score is 2-0.
- 36' Controversy at the stadium! Edimilson Fernandes argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 37' 1. FC Koln player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 39' Another substitution for 1. FC Koln to replace Ondrej Duda by Nikola Soldo on 39 minute.
- 40' The deadlock is broken! Anton Stach gets on the scoresheet on 40 minutes.
- 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' The 1. FSV Mainz 05 bench stirs into life. Dominik Kohr is withdrawn and Angelo Fulgini gets his opportunity.
- 50' 1. FC Koln receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 50.
- 55' 1. FC Koln are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 60' Brilliant from the ! Angelo Fulgini makes it 4-0 with a superb finish on 60.
- 63' Stefan Bell has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alexander Hack on 63 minute.
- 67' The whistle greets Linton Maina as he departs to be replaced by Kingsley Schindler.
- 69' The crowd applauds Danny da Costa as he leaves the pitch. Silvan Widmer steps in for 1. FSV Mainz 05.
- 72' The referee shows 1. FC Koln player a Yellow card on 72.
- 73' A stunning finish from Aaron Martin — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 77' Aymen Barkok has so much to prove this time. He replaces Anton Stach on 77 minute.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Denis Huseinbasic. He replaces Florian Kainz on 80 minute.
- 81' Magnificent from Jonathan Burkardt! That is 52 goals in 436 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 84' GOAL! Karim Onisiwo fires home to make it 7-0!
- 89' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 1. FC Koln will have plenty to reflect on. 1. FSV Mainz 05 were simply the better side today.
Lineups
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 19
-
31
Dominik Kohr ↓ Angelo Fulgini 46'
- 27
-
42
Alexander Hack ↓ Stefan Bell 63'
- 9
- 3
-
21
Danny da Costa ↓ Silvan Widmer 69'
- 20
- 11
-
6
Anton Stach ↓ Aymen Barkok 77'
Bench
-
10
Angelo Fulgini ↑ 46'
- 1
-
16
Stefan Bell ↑ 63'
- 8
-
29
Jonathan Burkardt ↑ 63'
-
4
Aymen Barkok ↑ 77'
-
30
Silvan Widmer ↑ 69'
- 17
- 38
Coach
Bo Svensson
1. FC Köln Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 28
- 4
- 37
-
18
Ondrej Duda ↓ Nikola Soldo 39'
- 14
- 2
- 15
- 20
-
21
Steffen Tigges ↓ Florian Dietz 67'
- 6
Bench
-
17
Kingsley Schindler ↑ 67'
-
3
Kristian Pedersen ↑ 80'
- 13
- 1
- 23
- 48
-
33
Florian Dietz ↑ 67'
-
8
Denis Huseinbasic ↑ 80'
-
5
Nikola Soldo ↑ 39'
Coach
Steffen Baumgart
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Karim Onisiwo | 3 |
| Jonathan Burkardt | 3 |
| Leandro Barreiro Martins | 2 |
| Ellyes Skhiri | 2 |
| Jean-Paul Boetius | 2 |
| Dejan Ljubicic | 2 |
| Florian Kainz | 2 |
| Marcus Ingvartsen | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.4
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
1. FC Köln xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.57
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw
82%
Draw or 1. FC Köln
39%
1. FSV Mainz 05 or 1. FC Köln
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–0 not predicted5 – 0Actual
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
7.3%
1 – 0
6.3%
3 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 2
4.5%
4 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 0
4.1%
4 – 0
3.8%
Asian Handicap — 1. FSV Mainz 05
| Handicap | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers | Push | 1. FC Köln covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -2 | 23% | 19% | 58% |
| -1.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| -1 | 42% | 21% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

