1. FSV Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FSV Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig — Bundesliga at MEWA Arena.
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 9 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- RB Leipzig 9 games · 18 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bastian Dankert
- Referee Daniel Siebert
- Referee Lasse Koslowski
- Referee Markus Wollenweber
- Referee Philipp Huwe
- Referee Martin Thomsen
5 games this season
🟨 5.0/game
⚽ 31.4 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 9 | 21 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 9 | 21 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 9 | 18 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 9 | 16 |
| 6 | SV Werder Bremen | 9 | 15 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 9 | 13 |
| 8 | VfB Stuttgart | 9 | 12 |
| 9 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 9 | 12 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 9 | 12 |
| 11 | Hamburger SV | 9 | 12 |
| 12 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 9 | 10 |
| 13 | SC Paderborn 07 | 9 | 10 |
| 14 | FC Augsburg | 9 | 9 |
| 15 | 1. FC Köln | 9 | 9 |
| 16 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 9 | 7 |
| 17 | FC Schalke 04 | 9 | 6 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 9 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #4 |
| 10 | Points | 18 |
| 9 | Played | 9 |
| 3 / 1 / 5 | W / D / L | 6 / 0 / 3 |
| 18 | Scored | 27 |
| 19 | Conceded | 13 |
| -1 | GD | +14 |
| 1.11 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 33% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
56%
Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season
RB Leipzig this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 are 12th (10 pts). RB Leipzig are 4th (18 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FSV Mainz 05
0-15
–/7
16-30
3/2
31-45
5/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/2
76+
8/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
RB Leipzig
0-15
2/3
16-30
3/1
31-45
6/2
46-60
4/3
61-75
5/2
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FSV Mainz 05
| Phillip Tietz | 6 G | |
| Anthony Caci | 3 G | 3 A |
| Sheraldo Becker | 2 G | 4 A |
| Philipp Mwene | 1 G | 1 A |
| Ransford Konigsdorffer | 1 G |
RB Leipzig
| Christopher Nkunku | 5 G | 2 A |
| Romulo Cruz | 5 G | |
| Antonio Nusa | 4 G | 7 A |
| Tidiam Gomis | 3 G | 2 A |
| Ridle Baku | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. 1. FSV Mainz 05 is hosting RB Leipzig for another epic battle.
- 5' The 28-year-old Christopher Nkunku has been sensational this season — 6 goals and 4 assists is a remarkable return.
- 7' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kevin Kampl on 7 minutes.
- 8' Kevin Kampl picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 13' Moussa Niakhate has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 13 minutes.
- 18' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 23' Leandro Barreiro Martins has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 11 appearances with only 4 goals this season.
- 28' 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.
- 33' 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 Paul Nebel suffering a number of foals already.
- 38' Supporters expect more eagerness from Angelino, as he is very good at scoring at MEWA Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 43' Over 43 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 48' Poor challenge from Paul Nebel. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 49' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Paul Nebel.
- 54' Jonathan Burkardt is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for RB Leipzig tonight.
- 59' Robin Zentner is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for 1. FSV Mainz 05 so far.
- 64' The whistle greets Christopher Nkunku as he departs to be replaced by Dominik Szoboszlai.
- 69' 1. FSV Mainz 05 have won 425 goals from 447 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 74' RB Leipzig fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 79' 1. FSV Mainz 05 are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined RB Leipzig backline.
- 80' Marcel Sabitzer is having his name booked by the referee on 80.
- 82' RB Leipzig make a change. Nordi Mukiele trudges off to be replaced by Brian Brobbey on 82 minutes.
- 85' The referee calls foul for Bo Svensson. He receives a Yellow card.
- 86' 1. FSV Mainz 05 make a change. Niklas Tauer trudges off to be replaced by Stephan Furstner on 86 minutes.
- 89' Romario Rosch gets the nod from 1. FSV Mainz 05. He replaces Paul Nebel and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Fresh legs for 1. FSV Mainz 05! Luca Kilian comes on to replace Lee Jaesung.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Lee Jaesung ↓ Luca Kilian 90'
- 27
- 16
- 42
- 19
- 3
- 8
- 29
- 30
-
25
Niklas Tauer ↓ Stephan Furstner 86'
-
26
Paul Nebel ↓ Romario Rosch 89'
Bench
-
43
Romario Rosch ↑ 89'
- 1
-
35
Stephan Furstner ↑ 86'
-
15
Luca Kilian ↑ 90'
- 36
Coach
Bo Svensson
RB Leipzig Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 18
- 10
-
22
Nordi Mukiele ↓ Brian Brobbey 82'
- 1
- 4
- 44
- 33
-
14
Tyler Adams ↓ Marcel Sabitzer 64'
-
8
Amadou Haidara ↓ Hwang Heechan 64'
- 2
Bench
-
11
Hwang Heechan ↑ 64'
- 16
- 27
-
7
Marcel Sabitzer ↑ 64'
-
17
Dominik Szoboszlai ↑ 64'
- 32
- 31
-
21
Brian Brobbey ↑ 82'
- 37
Coach
Jesse Marsch
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Timo Werner | 9 |
| Yussuf Poulsen | 5 |
| Moussa Niakhate | 4 |
| Christopher Nkunku | 3 |
| Marcus Ingvartsen | 3 |
| Marcel Sabitzer | 2 |
| Karim Onisiwo | 2 |
| Xavi Simons | 2 |
Head to Head
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.52
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.91
RB Leipzig xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 80% + Both teams to score 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.43
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 3.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 4.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
Double Chance
1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw
48%
Draw or RB Leipzig
71%
1. FSV Mainz 05 or RB Leipzig
81%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–0 not predicted1 – 0Actual
1 – 2
7.6%
1 – 3
7.2%
1 – 1
6%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 3
5.4%
0 – 2
5.3%
1 – 4
5.2%
0 – 3
4.9%
2 – 1
4%
2 – 4
4%
0 – 4
3.5%
0 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — 1. FSV Mainz 05
| Handicap | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers | Push | RB Leipzig covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 5% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 10% | 82% |
| -0.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| +0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +1 | 35% | 19% | 46% |
| +1.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +2 | 54% | 18% | 28% |
| +2.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
Clean Sheet
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
6%
✗
RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.