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 9 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Union Berlin 9 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Martin Petersen
- Assistant 1 Alexander Sather
- Assistant 2 Rafael Foltyn
6 games this season
🟨 3.7/game
⚽ 16.2 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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' It’s Showtime! The match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and 1. FC Union Berlin is underway.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Union Berlin is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' 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.
- 15' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ludovic Ajorque on 15.
- 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. 1. FC Union Berlin needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 30' Edimilson Fernandes has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 11 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 35' 1. FC Union Berlin come into this ranked 15 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 40' 1. FSV Mainz 05 are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jan Siewert might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 46' The whistle greets Danny da Costa as he departs to be replaced by Silvan Widmer.
- 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Nenad Bjelica will be considering his options from the bench.
- 53' Against the run of play, Jonathan Burkardt has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 53' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kevin Vogt on 53 minutes.
- 58' Magnificent from Robin Gosens! That is 48 goals in 536 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 63' Yorbe Vertessen is replacing Benedict Hollerbach for the 1. FC Union Berlin side.
- 64' 1. FC Union Berlin ring the changes. Kevin Vogt has done his job and it is now time for Diogo Leite to step up.
- 69' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 70' Dominik Kohr is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nadiem Amiri at the 70 minute mark.
- 75' 1. FSV Mainz 05 currently sit 17 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 76' Another change for 1. FC Union Berlin made on 76 minute. Andras Schafer leaves to be changed by Alex Kral.
- 79' A moment of madness from Diogo Leite on 79 minutes earns him a Yellow card. 1. FC Union Berlin will be frustrated.
- 80' Time for substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05. Karim Onisiwo is replaced by Jessic Ngankam.
- 82' Brenden Aaronson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kevin Volland at the 82 minute mark.
- 84' The referee calls foul for Janik Haberer. He receives a Yellow card.
- 89' Poor challenge from Danilho Doekhi. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' Another change for 1. FSV Mainz 05 made on 90 minute. Ludovic Ajorque leaves to be changed by Brajan Gruda.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
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
2 / 4
1.97
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07
1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 57% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.04
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw
76%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
50%
1. FSV Mainz 05 or 1. FC Union Berlin
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9.2%
1 – 0
8.8%
0 – 0
6.5%
3 – 1
6.3%
3 – 0
5.9%
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
3.4%
4 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — 1. FSV Mainz 05
| Handicap | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers | Push | 1. FC Union Berlin covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 18% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 23% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
1. FC Union Berlin keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

