1. FSV Mainz 05 vs 1. FC Koln, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FSV Mainz 05 vs 1. FC Köln — Bundesliga at MEWA Arena.
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Köln 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Benjamin Brand
- Assistant 1 Thomas Stein
- Assistant 2 Marco Achmuller
3 games this season
🟨 3.7/game
⚽ 22.7 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Augsburg | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | SC Freiburg | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Borussia Dortmund | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | SV 07 Elversberg | 2 | 6 |
| 5 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | FC Bayern Munchen | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | RB Leipzig | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | VfB Stuttgart | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | SV Werder Bremen | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | 1. FC Koln | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | SC Paderborn 07 | 2 | 1 |
| 13 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | FC Schalke 04 | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | Hamburger SV | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | 1. FC Koln | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Apr | SC Freiburg | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Apr | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 4–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | SV Darmstadt 98 | H | 4–0 | W |
| 30 Mar | RB Leipzig | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Mar | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Apr | SV Darmstadt 98 | H | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | FC Bayern Munchen | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Mar | FC Augsburg | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Mar | RB Leipzig | H | 1–5 | L |
Season Stats
| 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 1. FC Koln | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #11 |
| 4 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 5 | Scored | 4 |
| 0 | Conceded | 6 |
| +5 | GD | -2 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
0%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season
1. FC Koln this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 are 5th (4 pts). 1. FC Koln are 11th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FSV Mainz 05
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Koln
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/2
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FSV Mainz 05
| Phillip Tietz | 2 G | |
| Sheraldo Becker | 1 G | 2 A |
| Philipp Mwene | 1 G | 1 A |
| Ransford Konigsdorffer | 1 G |
1. FC Koln
| Thijs Dallinga | 2 G |
| Said El Mala | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at MEWA Arena. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' 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.
- 10' 1. FSV Mainz 05 are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Köln backline.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' The 29-year-old Anthony Caci has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' Florian Kainz has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 28' Controversy at the stadium! Anthony Caci argues furiously but the card stands.
- 29' A goal from the Luxembourg international Leandro Barreiro Martins! He fires home on 29 to make it 1-0!
- 34' 1. FC Köln is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 39' 1. FC Köln have won 351 goals from 400 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 44' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 49' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 54' The energy levels are beginning to show. Bo Henriksen might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 56' The 1. FSV Mainz 05 bench stirs into life. Karim Onisiwo is withdrawn and Silvan Widmer gets his opportunity.
- 61' The home supporters are growing impatient. 1. FSV Mainz 05 must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 62' Linton Maina has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jan Thielmann on 62 minute.
- 64' A tactical swap from 1. FSV Mainz 05 — Edimilson Fernandes on, Anthony Caci off on 64 minutes.
- 66' That is a card for 1. FC Koln. Julian Chabot will be fuming at that decision.
- 70' Poor challenge from Andreas Hanche-Olsen. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 72' Florian Kainz is ready to make an impact after coming on for Denis Huseinbasic at the 72 minute mark.
- 77' It’s a booking for 1. FC Koln player. Benno Schmitz gets a card.
- 82' 1. FSV Mainz 05 are deployed in a 3-4-2-1 today, looking to exploit space against 1. FC Köln's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 83' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Nadiem Amiri on 83 minutes.
- 83' The crowd applauds Faride Alidou as he leaves the pitch. Sargis Adamyan steps in for 1. FC Koln.
- 87' The referee calls foul for Brajan Gruda. He receives a card.
- 87' Brajan Gruda makes way for Ludovic Ajorque at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FSV Mainz 05.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Philipp Mwene. He receives a card.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 3
- 19
- 31
- 2
- 27
-
9
Karim Onisiwo ↓ Silvan Widmer 56'
- 8
- 29
- 18
- 25
-
43
Brajan Gruda ↓ Ludovic Ajorque 87'
Bench
-
17
Ludovic Ajorque ↑ 87'
- 10
- 23
- 21
-
20
Edimilson Fernandes ↑ 64'
-
30
Silvan Widmer ↑ 56'
- 24
- 1
- 44
Coach
Bo Henriksen
1. FC Köln Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 24
- 4
- 9
- 2
- 1
-
21
Steffen Tigges ↓ Damion Downs 62'
-
29
Jan Thielmann ↓ Linton Maina 62'
- 6
-
40
Faride Alidou ↓ Sargis Adamyan 83'
- 8
- 35
Bench
-
11
Florian Kainz ↑ 72'
-
37
Linton Maina ↑ 62'
-
13
Mark Uth ↑ 62'
- 3
- 20
-
23
Sargis Adamyan ↑ 83'
- 22
- 18
-
42
Damion Downs ↑ 62'
Coach
Timo Schultz
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
1 / 4
3.18
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.41
1. FC Köln xG
I would bet for:
1. FSV Mainz 05 to win 78% + Under — clean sheet likely 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.59
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw
92%
Draw or 1. FC Köln
22%
1. FSV Mainz 05 or 1. FC Köln
87%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
3 – 0
14.7%
2 – 0
14.4%
4 – 0
11.5%
1 – 0
9.3%
5 – 0
7.3%
3 – 1
5.9%
2 – 1
5.5%
4 – 1
4.8%
6 – 0
4%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
3.8%
5 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — 1. FSV Mainz 05
| Handicap | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers | Push | 1. FC Köln covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| -2 | 51% | 21% | 27% |
| -1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| -1 | 73% | 16% | 11% |
| -0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +0.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +1 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +1.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
| +2 | 100% | — | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
67%
✗
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

