1. FSV Mainz 05 vs FC Schalke 04, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FSV Mainz 05 vs FC Schalke 04 — Bundesliga at Opel Arena.
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 34 games · 40 pts (2025/26)
- FC Schalke 04 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Sascha Thielert
- Referee Sven Jablonski
- Referee Johann Pfeifer
- Referee Martin Petersen
- Referee Benjamin Brand
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | FC Schalke 04 | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Feb | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 0–3 | L |
| 08 Feb | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 1–5 | L |
| 03 Feb | FC Augsburg | A | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Jan | 1. FC Nurnberg | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Jan | VfB Stuttgart | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Feb | Manchester City FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Feb | SC Freiburg | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Feb | FC Bayern München | A | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Feb | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | H | 4–1 | W |
| 02 Feb | Borussia Monchengladbach | H | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
12%
Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Opel Arena!
- 5' A quiet spell here at Opel Arena. 1. FSV Mainz 05 seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FSV Mainz 05 side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' 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.
- 18' The Austria Karim Onisiwo breaks the deadlock on 18 minutes. 1-0!
- 23' FC Schalke 04 come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 28' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FSV Mainz 05 and FC Schalke 04 are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 29' A moment of madness from Danny Latza on 29 minutes earns him a Yellow card. 1. FSV Mainz 05 will be frustrated.
- 34' Over 34 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 39' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 44' 1. FSV Mainz 05 is showing some good football. However, 1. FSV Mainz 05 are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 49' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jeffrey Bruma on 49.
- 54' Steven Skrzybski has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 56' Another change for FC Schalke 04 made on 56 minute. Omar Mascarell leaves to be changed by Amine Harit.
- 60' That is a Yellow card for 1. FSV Mainz 05. Levin Oztunali will be fuming at that decision.
- 63' The whistle greets Steven Skrzybski as he departs to be replaced by Ahmed Kutucu.
- 64' Jean-Philippe Mateta has so much to prove this time. He replaces Anthony Ujah on 64 minute.
- 69' Another substitution for FC Schalke 04 to replace Jeffrey Bruma by Haji Wright on 69 minute.
- 72' That is a Yellow card for 1. FSV Mainz 05. Jean-Paul Boetius will be fuming at that decision.
- 73' Jean-Philippe Mateta doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 75' Daniel Caligiuri picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 80' It looks surprising 1. FSV Mainz 05 does not make any changes. Jean-Philippe Gbamin has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 84' Magnificent from Karim Onisiwo! That is 37 goals in 436 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 85' It’s a booking for 1. FSV Mainz 05 player. Karim Onisiwo gets a Yellow card.
- 86' Jean-Paul Boetius makes way for Alexandru Maxim at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FSV Mainz 05.
- 90' Another change for 1. FSV Mainz 05 made on 90 minute. Aaron Martin leaves to be changed by Niko Bungert.
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 16
- 2
- 25
- 6
- 8
- 21
- 20
- 5
- 19
-
3
Aaron Martin ↓ Niko Bungert 90'
Bench
-
9
Jean-Philippe Mateta ↑ 64'
- 27
-
26
Niko Bungert ↑ 90'
- 38
-
10
Alexandru Maxim ↑ 86'
- 34
- 35
Coach
Sandro Schwarz
FC Schalke 04 Lineups
Starting XI
-
27
Jeffrey Bruma ↓ Haji Wright 69'
- 26
- 7
- 13
- 5
- 35
- 24
- 10
- 18
-
6
Omar Mascarell ↓ Amine Harit 56'
-
22
Steven Skrzybski ↓ Ahmed Kutucu 63'
Bench
- 3
-
25
Amine Harit ↑ 56'
- 1
- 23
-
40
Haji Wright ↑ 69'
-
15
Ahmed Kutucu ↑ 63'
- 14
Coach
Domenico Tedesco
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Karim Onisiwo | 3 |
| Leandro Barreiro Martins | 2 |
| Marius Bulter | 2 |
| Aaron Martin | 2 |
| Jean-Philippe Mateta | 2 |
| Amine Harit | 1 |
| Suat Serdar | 1 |
| Mark Uth | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
FC Schalke 04 Form
2019-02-23
1. FSV Mainz 05
3–0
FC Schalke 04
L
2019-02-20
FC Schalke 04
2–3
Manchester City FC
L
2019-02-16
FC Schalke 04
0–0
SC Freiburg
D
2019-02-09
FC Bayern München
3–1
FC Schalke 04
L
2019-02-06
FC Schalke 04
4–1
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf
W
2019-02-02
FC Schalke 04
0–2
Borussia Monchengladbach
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.77
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
FC Schalke 04 xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw
80%
Draw or FC Schalke 04
45%
1. FSV Mainz 05 or FC Schalke 04
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
1 – 0
10.4%
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.2%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
5.4%
1 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4.7%
0 – 2
3%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — 1. FSV Mainz 05
| Handicap | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers | Push | FC Schalke 04 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 23% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.