1. FSV Mainz 05 vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FSV Mainz 05 vs 1. FC Union Berlin — Bundesliga at MEWA Arena.
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 34 games · 40 pts (2025/26)
- 1. FC Union Berlin 34 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Christian Gittelmann
- Referee Tobias Stieler
- Referee Felix Brych
- Referee Eduard Beitinger
- Referee Thorben Siewer
- Referee Mike Pickel
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 Monchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Koln | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Sep | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Sep | SC Freiburg | H | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Sep | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Aug | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | H | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Aug | VfL Bochum 1848 | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Sep | Arminia Bielefeld | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Borussia Dortmund | A | 2–4 | L |
| 11 Sep | FC Augsburg | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Aug | Borussia Monchengladbach | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Aug | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 1. FC Union Berlin | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #11 |
| 40 | Points | 39 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 10 / 10 / 14 | W / D / L | 10 / 9 / 15 |
| 44 | Scored | 44 |
| 53 | Conceded | 58 |
| -9 | GD | -14 |
| 1.18 | PPG | 1.15 |
| 29% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
79%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
12%
Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
21%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 are 10th (40 pts). 1. FC Union Berlin are 11th (39 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FSV Mainz 05
0-15
4/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
3/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
–/1
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/2
76+
6/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against 1. FSV Mainz 05 and 1. FC Union Berlin has kicked off!
- 5' 1. FC Union Berlin fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FSV Mainz 05 and 1. FC Union Berlin are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' Jerry St. Juste makes way for David Nemeth at the 20 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FSV Mainz 05.
- 25' The 31-year-old Robin Zentner has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 39' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Marcus Ingvartsen makes it 1-0.
- 40' Brilliant from the ! Marcus Ingvartsen makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 40.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Genki Haraguchi. He receives a Yellow card.
- 50' 1. FSV Mainz 05 currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 55' Switzerland international Silvan Widmer has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 60' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FSV Mainz 05 side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 62' It is a substitution in 1. FC Union Berlin team. Genki Haraguchi is replaced by Kevin Behrens on 62 minute.
- 65' Controversy at the stadium! Robin Knoche argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 67' Another substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05 to replace Marcus Ingvartsen by Jean-Paul Boetius on 67 minute.
- 69' A stunning finish from Taiwo Awoniyi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 70' What a strike from Taiwo Awoniyi! The score is 2-2.
- 73' Taiwo Awoniyi does the damage! The net is bulging and 1. FC Union Berlin surge ahead!
- 75' A moment of madness from Dominik Kohr on 75 minutes earns him a Yellow card. 1. FSV Mainz 05 will be frustrated.
- 76' The whistle greets Daniel Brosinski as he departs to be replaced by Moussa Niakhate.
- 79' 1. FC Union Berlin player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 82' Max Kruse is having his name booked by the referee on 82.
- 82' 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Andreas Voglsammer is hanging Taiwo Awoniyi on the field on 82 minute.
- 83' The whistle greets Max Kruse as he departs to be replaced by Kevin Mohwald.
- 88' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 90' Dominik Kohr has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 90.
- Another three points for 1. FC Union Berlin.
Lineups
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
Starting XI
-
4
Jerry St. Juste ↓ David Nemeth 20'
- 31
- 27
- 18
- 16
- 9
- 8
-
29
Jonathan Burkardt ↓ Anton Stach 67'
- 23
- 30
- 11
Bench
- 7
- 1
-
5
Jean-Paul Boetius ↑ 67'
-
19
Moussa Niakhate ↑ 76'
- 3
-
22
Kevin Stoger ↑ 76'
-
6
Anton Stach ↑ 67'
- 25
-
34
David Nemeth ↑ 20'
Coach
Bo Svensson
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Max Kruse ↓ Kevin Mohwald 83'
- 1
- 8
- 31
-
24
Genki Haraguchi ↓ Kevin Behrens 62'
- 5
- 21
- 6
- 3
- 23
- 14
Bench
-
30
Kevin Mohwald ↑ 83'
- 27
- 4
- 7
- 19
- 28
-
9
Andreas Voglsammer ↑ 82'
-
17
Kevin Behrens ↑ 62'
- 26
Coach
Urs Fischer
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 |
| Marvin Friedrich | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
2021-10-03
1. FSV Mainz 05
1–2
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2021-09-25
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
1–0
1. FSV Mainz 05
L
2021-09-18
1. FSV Mainz 05
0–0
SC Freiburg
D
2021-09-11
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
0–2
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
2021-08-28
1. FSV Mainz 05
3–0
SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903
W
2021-08-21
VfL Bochum 1848
2–0
1. FSV Mainz 05
L
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2021-10-03
1. FSV Mainz 05
1–2
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2021-09-25
1. FC Union Berlin
1–0
Arminia Bielefeld
W
2021-09-19
Borussia Dortmund
4–2
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2021-09-11
1. FC Union Berlin
0–0
FC Augsburg
D
2021-08-29
1. FC Union Berlin
2–1
Borussia Monchengladbach
W
2021-08-22
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
2–2
1. FC Union Berlin
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.53
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46
1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for:
1. FSV Mainz 05 or 1. FC Union Berlin 73% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Union Berlin win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.99
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw
64%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
64%
1. FSV Mainz 05 or 1. FC Union Berlin
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.9%
0 – 0
6.8%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6%
2 – 0
5.8%
0 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — 1. FSV Mainz 05
| Handicap | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers | Push | 1. FC Union Berlin covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

