1. FSV Mainz 05 vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FSV Mainz 05 vs 1. FC Union Berlin — Bundesliga at MEWA Arena.
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 4 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Union Berlin 4 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Martin Petersen
- Assistant 1 Alexander Sather
- Assistant 2 Rafael Foltyn
3 games this season
🟨 4.3/game
⚽ 26.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 4 | 10 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 4 | 10 |
| 4 | FC Augsburg | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 4 | 7 |
| 6 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | SV Werder Bremen | 4 | 7 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 4 | 6 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 4 | 5 |
| 11 | FC Schalke 04 | 4 | 5 |
| 12 | SC Paderborn 07 | 4 | 4 |
| 13 | 1. FC Köln | 4 | 4 |
| 14 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 4 | 3 |
| 15 | VfB Stuttgart | 4 | 3 |
| 16 | Hamburger SV | 4 | 3 |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 4 | 1 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 4 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Feb | SV Werder Bremen | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Jan | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Jan | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Dec | Borussia Dortmund | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Dec | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Feb | RB Leipzig | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Jan | SV Darmstadt 98 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Jan | FC Bayern München | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Jan | SC Freiburg | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Dec | 1. FC Köln | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 1. FC Union Berlin | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #17 |
| 7 | Points | 1 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 2 / 1 / 1 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 3 |
| 10 | Scored | 4 |
| 6 | Conceded | 17 |
| +4 | GD | -13 |
| 1.75 | PPG | 0.25 |
| 50% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
79%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
0%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FC Union Berlin this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 are 6th (7 pts). 1. FC Union Berlin are 17th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FSV Mainz 05
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
–/–
76+
5/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Union Berlin
0-15
1/3
16-30
–/3
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
–/4
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FSV Mainz 05
| Phillip Tietz | 4 G | |
| Sheraldo Becker | 2 G | 3 A |
| Philipp Mwene | 1 G | 1 A |
| Ransford Konigsdorffer | 1 G |
1. FC Union Berlin
| Tim Skarke | 2 G | |
| Leopold Querfeld | 1 G | 1 A |
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 1 G |
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 Union Berlin for another epic battle.
- 5' 1. FC Union Berlin have won 370 goals from 437 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' The referee shows 1. FSV Mainz 05 player a Yellow card on 15.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 25' 1. FC Union Berlin are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 30' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 30 minutes.
- 35' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Sepp van den Berg suffering a number of foals already.
- 40' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 45' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 46' Silvan Widmer is ready to make an impact after coming on for Danny da Costa at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ludovic Ajorque is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FSV Mainz 05.
- 53' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jonathan Burkardt makes it 1-0.
- 53' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Kevin Vogt.
- 58' Robin Gosens is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the defender.
- 63' A change in the 1. FC Union Berlin ranks — Benedict Hollerbach exits the field as Yorbe Vertessen enters on 63.
- 64' A change in the 1. FC Union Berlin ranks — Kevin Vogt exits the field as Diogo Leite enters on 64.
- 69' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 70' Another change for 1. FSV Mainz 05 made on 70 minute. Nadiem Amiri leaves to be changed by Dominik Kohr.
- 75' 1. FC Union Berlin fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 76' Another substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin to replace Andras Schafer by Alex Kral on 76 minute.
- 79' A moment of madness from Diogo Leite on 79 minutes earns him a Yellow card. 1. FC Union Berlin will be frustrated.
- 80' A change in the 1. FSV Mainz 05 ranks — Karim Onisiwo exits the field as Jessic Ngankam enters on 80.
- 82' Fresh legs for 1. FC Union Berlin! Brenden Aaronson comes on to replace Kevin Volland.
- 84' Poor challenge from Janik Haberer. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 89' 1. FC Union Berlin player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' 1. FSV Mainz 05 make a change. Ludovic Ajorque trudges off to be replaced by Brajan Gruda on 90 minutes.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
Lineups
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 3
-
17
Ludovic Ajorque ↓ Brajan Gruda 90'
- 19
- 27
-
9
Karim Onisiwo ↓ Jessic Ngankam 80'
- 8
- 29
-
18
Nadiem Amiri ↓ Dominik Kohr 70'
-
21
Danny da Costa ↓ Silvan Widmer 46'
- 20
- 14
Bench
-
31
Dominik Kohr ↑ 70'
- 10
- 23
- 2
-
30
Silvan Widmer ↑ 46'
-
11
Jessic Ngankam ↑ 80'
-
25
Andreas Hanche-Olsen ↑ 90'
- 1
-
43
Brajan Gruda ↑ 90'
Coach
Jan Siewert
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 5
- 10
- 8
- 31
-
2
Kevin Vogt ↓ Diogo Leite 64'
- 19
- 1
- 6
-
13
Andras Schafer ↓ Alex Kral 76'
- 20
- 16
Bench
-
26
Jerome Roussillon ↑ 82'
- 37
- 3
-
4
Diogo Leite ↑ 64'
- 11
-
33
Alex Kral ↑ 76'
-
7
Brenden Aaronson ↑ 82'
- 9
-
14
Yorbe Vertessen ↑ 63'
Coach
Nenad Bjelica
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin Behrens | 4 |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | 4 |
| Marcus Ingvartsen | 3 |
| Sebastian Andersson | 2 |
| Marcus Ingvartsen | 2 |
| Nadiem Amiri | 2 |
| Daniel Brosinski | 2 |
| Delano Burgzorg | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
2024-02-07
1. FSV Mainz 05
1–1
1. FC Union Berlin
D
2024-02-03
1. FSV Mainz 05
0–1
SV Werder Bremen
L
2024-01-26
Eintracht Frankfurt
1–0
1. FSV Mainz 05
L
2024-01-13
1. FSV Mainz 05
1–1
VfL Wolfsburg
D
2023-12-19
Borussia Dortmund
1–1
1. FSV Mainz 05
D
2023-12-16
1. FSV Mainz 05
0–1
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
L
1. FC Union Berlin Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
3.64
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 82% + 1. FSV Mainz 05 to win 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.63
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 2.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 3.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 4.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
Double Chance
1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw
85%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
32%
1. FSV Mainz 05 or 1. FC Union Berlin
84%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
3 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
7.7%
4 – 0
7.1%
2 – 0
7%
4 – 1
7%
2 – 1
6.6%
5 – 0
5.2%
5 – 1
5.1%
1 – 1
Actual
3 – 2
3.8%
1 – 0
3.8%
4 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — 1. FSV Mainz 05
| Handicap | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers | Push | 1. FC Union Berlin covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| -2 | 48% | 19% | 33% |
| -1.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| -1 | 67% | 16% | 17% |
| -0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +0.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +1 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
3%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

