1. FSV Mainz 05 vs 1. FC Union Berlin, Bundesliga 2024-25 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 Harm Osmers
- Assistant 1 Dominik Schaal
- Assistant 2 Philipp Huwe
5 games this season
🟨 3.4/game
⚽ 10.8 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | FC Bayern Munchen | 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 Koln | 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 Monchengladbach | 4 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Aug | SV Wehen Wiesbaden | A | 3–1 | W |
| 18 May | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 3–1 | W |
| 11 May | Borussia Dortmund | H | 3–0 | W |
| 05 May | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Apr | 1. FC Koln | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Aug | Greifswalder FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 May | SC Freiburg | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 May | 1. FC Koln | A | 2–3 | L |
| 05 May | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 3–4 | L |
| 28 Apr | Borussia Monchengladbach | A | 0–0 | D |
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 wait is over. 1. FSV Mainz 05 get us underway at MEWA Arena.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Benedict Hollerbach made 196 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 7' Dominik Kohr is having his name booked by the referee on 7.
- 12' 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.
- 17' 1. FSV Mainz 05 seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 22' Andreas Hanche-Olsen has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 27' The home supporters are growing impatient. 1. FSV Mainz 05 must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 31' 1. FSV Mainz 05 make a change. Maxim Leitsch trudges off to be replaced by Stefan Bell on 31 minutes.
- 36' A quiet spell here at MEWA Arena. 1. FC Union Berlin seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 41' 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.
- 45' Lucas Tousart was booked on 45.
- 50' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FSV Mainz 05 and 1. FC Union Berlin are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 53' Nadiem Amiri adds to his 2 season tally! 1. FSV Mainz 05 lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 53' Danilho Doekhi is having his name booked by the referee on 53.
- 58' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 63' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FSV Mainz 05 side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 65' The whistle greets Lucas Tousart as he departs to be replaced by Yorbe Vertessen.
- 70' 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.
- 72' The crowd applauds Christopher Trimmel as he leaves the pitch. Janik Haberer steps in for 1. FC Union Berlin.
- 74' Laszlo Benes doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 76' Armindo Sieb is replacing Karim Onisiwo for the 1. FSV Mainz 05 side.
- 81' 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 Andras Schafer suffering a number of foals already.
- 83' The 1. FC Union Berlin manager makes a substitution. Kevin Vogt departs to be replaced by Leopold Querfeld.
- 85' It is a substitution in 1. FSV Mainz 05 team. Anthony Caci is replaced by Paul Nebel on 85 minute.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Robin Gosens. He receives a card.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
-
19
Anthony Caci ↓ Paul Nebel 85'
- 31
- 2
- 27
-
9
Karim Onisiwo ↓ Armindo Sieb 76'
- 29
- 18
-
5
Maxim Leitsch ↓ Stefan Bell 31'
- 25
-
6
Kaishu Sano ↓ Nelson Weiper 85'
- 7
Bench
- 10
-
16
Stefan Bell ↑ 31'
- 21
- 4
-
8
Paul Nebel ↑ 85'
-
11
Armindo Sieb ↑ 76'
- 1
-
44
Nelson Weiper ↑ 85'
- 22
Coach
Bo Henriksen
1. FC Union Berlin Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 5
- 17
-
29
Lucas Tousart ↓ Yorbe Vertessen 65'
- 8
-
2
Kevin Vogt ↓ Leopold Querfeld 83'
- 1
- 28
- 6
- 4
-
13
Andras Schafer ↓ Laszlo Benes 72'
- 16
Bench
- 37
-
19
Janik Haberer ↑ 72'
-
20
Laszlo Benes ↑ 72'
- 3
-
21
Tim Skarke ↑ 72'
-
7
Yorbe Vertessen ↑ 65'
- 15
- 36
-
14
Leopold Querfeld ↑ 83'
Coach
Bo Svensson
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 |
| Laszlo Benes | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
2024-08-24
1. FSV Mainz 05
1–1
1. FC Union Berlin
D
2024-08-16
SV Wehen Wiesbaden
1–3
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
2024-05-18
VfL Wolfsburg
1–3
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
2024-05-11
1. FSV Mainz 05
3–0
Borussia Dortmund
W
2024-05-05
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
1–1
1. FSV Mainz 05
D
2024-04-28
1. FSV Mainz 05
1–1
1. FC Koln
D
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2024-08-24
1. FSV Mainz 05
1–1
1. FC Union Berlin
D
2024-08-17
Greifswalder FC
0–1
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2024-05-18
1. FC Union Berlin
2–1
SC Freiburg
W
2024-05-11
1. FC Koln
3–2
1. FC Union Berlin
L
2024-05-05
1. FC Union Berlin
3–4
VfL Bochum 1848
L
2024-04-28
Borussia Monchengladbach
0–0
1. FC Union Berlin
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
3.79
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
1. FC Union Berlin xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 83% + 1. FSV Mainz 05 to win 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 2.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 3.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 4.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
Double Chance
1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw
87%
Draw or 1. FC Union Berlin
27%
1. FSV Mainz 05 or 1. FC Union Berlin
85%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
3 – 0
8%
3 – 1
7.6%
4 – 0
7.4%
4 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
6.7%
2 – 1
6.2%
5 – 0
5.5%
5 – 1
5.4%
1 – 1
Actual
3 – 2
3.7%
6 – 0
3.5%
1 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — 1. FSV Mainz 05
| Handicap | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers | Push | 1. FC Union Berlin covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| -2 | 51% | 19% | 30% |
| -1.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| -1 | 70% | 15% | 16% |
| -0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +0.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +1 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
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.

