1. FSV Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FSV Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig — Bundesliga at Opel Arena.
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- RB Leipzig 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Aarne Aarnink
- Referee Lasse Koslowski
- Referee Matthias Jollenbeck
- Referee Thomas Stein
- Referee Bibiana Steinhaus
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 2 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 3 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
| 4 | FC Schalke 04 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | SC Paderborn 07 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | SV 07 Elversberg | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | FC Bayern München | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Borussia Dortmund | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | VfB Stuttgart | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SC Freiburg | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | FC Augsburg | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Hamburger SV | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | 1. FC Köln | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | SV Werder Bremen | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | RB Leipzig | H | 3–3 | D |
| 27 Apr | Hannover 96 | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Apr | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | H | 3–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | Borussia Dortmund | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Apr | SC Freiburg | H | 5–0 | W |
| 30 Mar | SV Werder Bremen | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 3–3 | D |
| 27 Apr | SC Freiburg | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Apr | Hamburger SV | A | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Apr | Borussia Mönchengladbach | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 4–2 | W |
Season Stats
| 1. FSV Mainz 05 | RB Leipzig | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #9 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
1. FSV Mainz 05 are 16th (0 pts). RB Leipzig are 9th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Opel Arena as 1. FSV Mainz 05 face off against RB Leipzig in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FSV Mainz 05 and RB Leipzig are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. RB Leipzig is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' 1. FSV Mainz 05 currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' Against the run of play, Lukas Klostermann has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 25' 1. FSV Mainz 05 are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against RB Leipzig's shape.
- 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 32' Assisted by Timo Werner with the perfectly-timed delivery and Lukas Klostermann makes no mistake. 0-2!
- 37' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FSV Mainz 05 and RB Leipzig are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 42' RB Leipzig have won 719 goals from 513 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 43' A goal from the Austria international Karim Onisiwo! He fires home on 43 to make it 1-2!
- 46' 1. FSV Mainz 05 manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jean-Philippe Mateta is hanging Karim Onisiwo on the field on 46 minute.
- 49' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Timo Werner makes it 1-3.
- 52' Kevin Kampl was booked on 52.
- 55' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Daniel Brosinski on 55 minutes.
- 60' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 65' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering 1. FSV Mainz 05 that had 436 games and scored 398 goals.
- 67' What a moment for Moussa Niakhate! That strike on 67 puts his side firmly in control.
- 67' Fresh legs for 1. FSV Mainz 05! Pierre Kunde Malong comes on to replace Bote Baku.
- 70' The whistle greets Konrad Laimer as he departs to be replaced by Amadou Haidara.
- 75' 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.
- 79' A change in the 1. FSV Mainz 05 ranks — Jean-Philippe Gbamin exits the field as Alexandru Maxim enters on 79.
- 83' What a moment for Jean-Philippe Mateta! That strike on 83 puts his side firmly in control.
- 88' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 90' A tactical swap from RB Leipzig — Matheus Cunha on, Yussuf Poulsen off on 90 minutes.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — 1. FSV Mainz 05 3-3 RB Leipzig.
Lineups
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 18
- 42
- 25
- 6
- 7
-
34
Ridle Baku ↓ Pierre Kunde 67'
- 21
- 5
- 19
- 3
Bench
-
9
Jean-Philippe Mateta ↑ 46'
- 27
- 26
- 8
-
10
Alexandru Maxim ↑ 79'
- 20
-
14
Pierre Kunde ↑ 67'
Coach
Sandro Schwarz
RB Leipzig Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
-
9
Yussuf Poulsen ↓ Matheus Cunha 90'
- 10
- 22
- 1
- 16
- 4
- 23
- 6
-
27
Konrad Laimer ↓ Amadou Haidara 70'
- 44
Bench
- 21
- 31
- 13
- 17
- 3
-
20
Matheus Cunha ↑ 90'
-
8
Amadou Haidara ↑ 70'
Coach
Ralf Rangnick
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Timo Werner | 9 |
| Yussuf Poulsen | 5 |
| Moussa Niakhate | 4 |
| Christopher Nkunku | 3 |
| Marcus Ingvartsen | 3 |
| Andre Silva | 2 |
| Lukas Klostermann | 2 |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | 2 |
Head to Head
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.26
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
RB Leipzig xG
I would bet for:
1. FSV Mainz 05 or RB Leipzig 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.39
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw
68%
Draw or RB Leipzig
63%
1. FSV Mainz 05 or RB Leipzig
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RB Leipzig win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.4%
1 – 0
10.4%
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — 1. FSV Mainz 05
| Handicap | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers | Push | RB Leipzig covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.