1. FSV Mainz 05 vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FSV Mainz 05 vs 1. FC Union Berlin — Bundesliga at Opel Arena.
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 9 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Union Berlin 9 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Harm Osmers
- Referee Robert Schroder
- Referee Robert Kempter
- Referee Thomas Gorniak
- Referee Markus Schuller
10 games this season
🟨 3.9/game
⚽ 11.5 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 9 | 21 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 9 | 21 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 9 | 18 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 9 | 16 |
| 6 | SV Werder Bremen | 9 | 15 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 9 | 13 |
| 8 | VfB Stuttgart | 9 | 12 |
| 9 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 9 | 12 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 9 | 12 |
| 11 | Hamburger SV | 9 | 12 |
| 12 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 9 | 10 |
| 13 | SC Paderborn 07 | 9 | 10 |
| 14 | FC Augsburg | 9 | 9 |
| 15 | 1. FC Köln | 9 | 9 |
| 16 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 9 | 7 |
| 17 | FC Schalke 04 | 9 | 6 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 9 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 2–3 | L |
| 02 Nov | RB Leipzig | A | 0–8 | L |
| 25 Oct | 1. FC Köln | H | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Oct | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Oct | SC Paderborn 07 | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Nov | Hertha BSC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | SC Freiburg | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | FC Bayern München | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Oct | SC Freiburg | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 1. FC Union Berlin | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #16 |
| 10 | Points | 7 |
| 9 | Played | 9 |
| 3 / 1 / 5 | W / D / L | 1 / 4 / 4 |
| 18 | Scored | 7 |
| 19 | Conceded | 21 |
| -1 | GD | -14 |
| 1.11 | PPG | 0.78 |
| 33% | Win % | 11% |
Key Stats
79%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
22%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 are 12th (10 pts). 1. FC Union Berlin are 16th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FSV Mainz 05
0-15
–/7
16-30
3/2
31-45
5/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/2
76+
8/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
2/3
16-30
–/3
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/6
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FSV Mainz 05
| Phillip Tietz | 6 G | |
| Anthony Caci | 3 G | 3 A |
| Sheraldo Becker | 2 G | 4 A |
| Philipp Mwene | 1 G | 1 A |
| Ransford Konigsdorffer | 1 G |
1. FC Union Berlin
| Tim Skarke | 2 G | 1 A |
| Leopold Querfeld | 1 G | 1 A |
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! 1. FSV Mainz 05 vs 1. FC Union Berlin — let the football do the talking.
- 4' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Robert Andrich on 4 minutes.
- 5' 1. FC Union Berlin player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 10' 1. FC Union Berlin is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' Robin Quaison has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 20' 1. FSV Mainz 05 are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 30' Daniel Brosinski is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 32' The crowd applauds Keven Schlotterbeck as he leaves the pitch. Michael Parensen steps in for 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 37' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering 1. FC Union Berlin that had 445 games and scored 374 goals.
- 42' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jerry St. Juste.
- 47' The travelling 1. FC Union Berlin supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 48' What an equalizer from Sebastian Andersson!
- 49' A moment of madness from Michael Parensen on 49 minutes earns him a Yellow card. 1. FC Union Berlin will be frustrated.
- 51' Sebastian Andersson with the second goal in the match!
- 52' The crowd applauds Levin Oztunali as he leaves the pitch. Alexandru Maxim steps in for 1. FSV Mainz 05.
- 57' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 61' Fresh legs for 1. FSV Mainz 05! Karim Onisiwo comes on to replace Jean-Paul Boetius.
- 66' Christopher Trimmel has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 69' A moment of madness from Sebastian Polter on 69 minutes earns him a Yellow card. 1. FC Union Berlin will be frustrated.
- 72' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Marvin Friedrich.
- 76' Felix Kroos has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sebastian Polter on 76 minute.
- 77' The whistle greets Aaron Martin as he departs to be replaced by Jonathan Burkardt.
- 81' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Karim Onisiwo makes it 2-2.
- 86' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 88' 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Anthony Ujah is hanging Sebastian Andersson on the field on 88 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. 1. FC Union Berlin take all three points.
Lineups
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 27
- 18
- 8
- 7
- 34
- 5
- 19
- 3
- 28
- 20
Bench
- 2
- 1
- 42
- 6
-
10
Alexandru Maxim ↑ 52'
-
21
Karim Onisiwo ↑ 61'
- 14
- 35
-
29
Jonathan Burkardt ↑ 77'
Coach
Sandro Schwarz
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 34
- 31
- 25
- 10
- 5
- 28
-
9
Sebastian Polter ↓ Felix Kroos 76'
- 1
- 30
- 32
Bench
- 27
-
11
Anthony Ujah ↑ 88'
- 35
- 24
-
29
Michael Parensen ↑ 32'
-
23
Felix Kroos ↑ 76'
- 14
- 6
- 15
Coach
Urs Fischer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Taiwo Awoniyi | 4 |
| Kevin Behrens | 4 |
| Marcus Ingvartsen | 3 |
| Daniel Brosinski | 2 |
| Sebastian Andersson | 2 |
| Marcus Ingvartsen | 2 |
| Nadiem Amiri | 2 |
| Laszlo Benes | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
1. FC Union Berlin Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.5
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.69
1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 77% + Both teams to score 74%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.19
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 3.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 4.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
Double Chance
1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw
70%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
52%
1. FSV Mainz 05 or 1. FC Union Berlin
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
6.5%
3 – 1
6.4%
3 – 2
5.4%
1 – 2
5.3%
2 – 0
4.9%
4 – 1
4%
3 – 0
4%
2 – 3
Actual
1 – 0
3.5%
4 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — 1. FSV Mainz 05
| Handicap | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers | Push | 1. FC Union Berlin covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 16% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 19% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 13% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 7% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

