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1. FSV Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2021-22
1. FSV Mainz 05
1 – 0
Full Time
RB Leipzig
Sun 15 Aug 2021 · 13:30 UTC MEWA Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 7' Kevin Kampl
Y 8' Kevin Kampl
Paul Nebel 48' Y
Paul Nebel 49' Y
Y 80' Marcel Sabitzer
Bo Svensson 85' Y

Overview

Match Preview

1. FSV Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig — Bundesliga at MEWA Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Bastian Dankert
  • Referee Daniel Siebert
  • Referee Lasse Koslowski
  • Referee Markus Wollenweber
  • Referee Philipp Huwe
  • Referee Martin Thomsen
16 games this season 🟨 0.4/game ⚽ 4.1 goals/game

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

8
4
8
1. FSV Mainz 05 20 games · Avg 3.3 goals RB Leipzig
Last 5 meetings
2021-08-15 1. FSV Mainz 05 1–0 RB Leipzig 2021-01-23 1. FSV Mainz 05 3–2 RB Leipzig 2020-09-20 RB Leipzig 3–1 1. FSV Mainz 05 2020-05-24 1. FSV Mainz 05 0–5 RB Leipzig 2019-11-02 RB Leipzig 8–0 1. FSV Mainz 05

Recent Form

1. FSV Mainz 05
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Aug RB Leipzig H 1–0 W
08 Aug SV 07 Elversberg A 10–9 W
22 May VfL Wolfsburg A 3–2 W
16 May Borussia Dortmund H 1–3 L
09 May Eintracht Frankfurt A 1–1 D
03 May Hertha BSC H 1–1 D
RB Leipzig
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Aug 1. FSV Mainz 05 A 0–1 L
07 Aug SV Sandhausen 1916 A 4–0 W
22 May 1. FC Union Berlin A 1–2 L
16 May VfL Wolfsburg H 2–2 D
13 May Borussia Dortmund H 1–4 L
08 May Borussia Dortmund A 2–3 L

Season Stats

1. FSV Mainz 05 RB Leipzig
#10 Position #3
40 Points 65
34 Played 34
10 / 10 / 14 W / D / L 20 / 5 / 9
44 Scored 66
53 Conceded 47
-9 GD +19
1.18 PPG 1.91
29% Win % 59%

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
12% Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
32% Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season

1. FSV Mainz 05 are 10th (40 pts). RB Leipzig are 3rd (65 pts).

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
RB Leipzig
0-15
1/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/1
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at MEWA Arena. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FSV Mainz 05 and RB Leipzig are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 7' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kevin Kampl on 7 minutes.
  • 8' RB Leipzig player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 13' Magnificent from Moussa Niakhate! That is 12 goals in 436 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 18' RB Leipzig is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 23' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with RB Leipzig winning 50% of all matches.
  • 28' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FSV Mainz 05 and RB Leipzig are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 33' 1. FSV Mainz 05 are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against RB Leipzig's shape.
  • 38' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jesse Marsch will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 43' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 48' Controversy at the stadium! Paul Nebel argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 49' Controversy at the stadium! Paul Nebel argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 54' Supporters expect more eagerness from Christopher Nkunku, as he is very good at scoring at MEWA Arena with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 59' Sweden international Emil Forsberg has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
  • 64' RB Leipzig ring the changes. Christopher Nkunku has done his job and it is now time for Dominik Szoboszlai to step up.
  • 69' RB Leipzig fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 74' 1. FSV Mainz 05 are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 79' 1. FSV Mainz 05 currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 80' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Marcel Sabitzer.
  • 82' RB Leipzig ring the changes. Nordi Mukiele has done his job and it is now time for Brian Brobbey to step up.
  • 85' A meaty challenge results in booking for Bo Svensson on 85.
  • 86' Niklas Tauer makes way for Stephan Furstner at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FSV Mainz 05.
  • 89' Fresh legs for 1. FSV Mainz 05! Romario Rosch comes on to replace Paul Nebel.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Lee Jaesung as he leaves the pitch. Luca Kilian steps in for 1. FSV Mainz 05.
  • The final score is 1-0.

Lineups

1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Bo Svensson

RB Leipzig Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jesse Marsch

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Timo Werner 9
Yussuf Poulsen 5
Moussa Niakhate 4
Christopher Nkunku 3
Marcus Ingvartsen 3
Leandro Barreiro Martins 2
Jean-Philippe Mateta 2
Andre Silva 2

Head to Head

2021-08-15 1. FSV Mainz 05 1–0 RB Leipzig 2021-01-23 1. FSV Mainz 05 3–2 RB Leipzig 2020-09-20 RB Leipzig 3–1 1. FSV Mainz 05 2020-05-24 1. FSV Mainz 05 0–5 RB Leipzig 2019-11-02 RB Leipzig 8–0 1. FSV Mainz 05

1. FSV Mainz 05 Form

2021-08-15 1. FSV Mainz 05 1–0 RB Leipzig W 2021-08-08 SV 07 Elversberg 9–10 1. FSV Mainz 05 W 2021-05-22 VfL Wolfsburg 2–3 1. FSV Mainz 05 W 2021-05-16 1. FSV Mainz 05 1–3 Borussia Dortmund L 2021-05-09 Eintracht Frankfurt 1–1 1. FSV Mainz 05 D 2021-05-03 1. FSV Mainz 05 1–1 Hertha BSC D

RB Leipzig Form

2021-08-15 1. FSV Mainz 05 1–0 RB Leipzig L 2021-08-07 SV Sandhausen 1916 0–4 RB Leipzig W 2021-05-22 1. FC Union Berlin 2–1 RB Leipzig L 2021-05-16 RB Leipzig 2–2 VfL Wolfsburg D 2021-05-13 RB Leipzig 1–4 Borussia Dortmund L 2021-05-08 Borussia Dortmund 3–2 RB Leipzig L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.2 1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.07 RB Leipzig xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 62% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
1. FSV Mainz 0531% Draw23% RB Leipzig46%
Actual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 41%
59%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw
54%
Draw or RB Leipzig
69%
1. FSV Mainz 05 or RB Leipzig
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FSV Mainz 0518% Draw41% RB Leipzig41%
Actual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
8.1%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 3
6.5%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 1
5.5%
0 – 3
5.4%
0 – 0
5.3%
2 – 3
3.9%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 4
3.4%

Asian Handicap — 1. FSV Mainz 05

Handicap 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers Push RB Leipzig covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 6% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 12% 79%
-0.5 21% — 79%
+0.5 44% — 56%
+1 44% 22% 34%
+1.5 66% — 34%
+2 66% 17% 17%
+2.5 83% — 17%

Clean Sheet

1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
14% ✗
RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.