1. FSV Mainz 05 vs Hertha BSC, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FSV Mainz 05 vs Hertha BSC — Bundesliga .
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 34 games · 40 pts (2025/26)
- Hertha BSC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Benjamin Cortus
- Referee Daniel Schlager
- Referee Sven Waschitzki
- Referee Arno Blos
- Referee Thomas Gorniak
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | Hertha BSC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Sep | FC Schalke 04 | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Sep | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Sep | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Sep | FC Augsburg | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Sep | 1. FC Nurnberg | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Sep | FC Bayern München | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Sep | SV Werder Bremen | A | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Sep | Borussia Monchengladbach | H | 4–2 | W |
| 15 Sep | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Sep | FC Schalke 04 | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
55%
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' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' 1. FSV Mainz 05 currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 20' Karim Rekik is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hertha BSC tonight.
- 25' Niklas Stark needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 30' The travelling Hertha BSC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Moussa Niakhate made 436 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 40' It looks surprising Hertha BSC does not make any changes. Fabian Lustenberger has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 45' Hertha BSC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 46' Fresh legs for Hertha BSC! Fabian Lustenberger comes on to replace Niklas Stark.
- 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 56' The 32-year-old Philipp Mwene has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
- 61' It is a substitution in Hertha BSC team. Vedad Ibisevic is replaced by Davie Selke on 61 minute.
- 66' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 67' Time for substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05. Jonathan Burkardt is replaced by Anthony Ujah.
- 69' A meaty challenge results in booking for Per Skjelbred on 69.
- 74' The crowd applauds Javairo Dilrosun as he leaves the pitch. Mathew Leckie steps in for Hertha BSC.
- 79' The energy levels are beginning to show. Sandro Schwarz might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 82' A change in the 1. FSV Mainz 05 ranks — Jean-Philippe Mateta exits the field as Abass Issah enters on 82.
- 87' Davie Selke has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 88' Jean-Philippe Gbamin makes way for Alexandru Maxim at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FSV Mainz 05.
- 90' Hertha BSC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 23
- 27
- 16
- 25
- 34
- 5
- 19
- 14
- 3
- 29
Bench
- 2
-
10
Alexandru Maxim ↑ 88'
- 21
-
20
Anthony Ujah ↑ 67'
- 33
- 24
-
28
Issah Abbas ↑ 82'
Coach
Sandro Schwarz
Hertha BSC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 22
- 4
- 3
- 5
- 10
- 23
- 20
- 8
-
19
Vedad Ibisevic C ↓ Davie Selke 61'
- 16
Bench
-
11
Mathew Leckie ↑ 74'
- 1
- 17
-
28
Fabian Lustenberger ↑ 46'
- 24
-
27
Davie Selke ↑ 61'
- 32
Coach
Pal Dardai
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Robin Quaison | 4 |
| Lucas Tousart | 2 |
| Haris Tabakovic | 2 |
| Silvan Widmer | 2 |
| Marko Grujic | 2 |
| Niklas Stark | 2 |
| Fabian Reese | 1 |
| Lee Jaesung | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.92
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73
Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 77% + 1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.65
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 1.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 2.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 3.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw
73%
Draw or Hertha BSC
63%
1. FSV Mainz 05 or Hertha BSC
65%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
16.2%
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 1
12.5%
2 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
5.9%
0 – 2
4.7%
1 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
2.3%
3 – 0
2.3%
3 – 1
1.9%
1 – 3
1.2%
Asian Handicap — 1. FSV Mainz 05
| Handicap | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers | Push | Hertha BSC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 23% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 18% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

