1. FSV Mainz 05 vs SV Darmstadt 98, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FSV Mainz 05 vs SV Darmstadt 98 — Bundesliga at MEWA Arena.
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- SV Darmstadt 98 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Schlager
- Assistant 1 Sven Waschitzki
- Assistant 2 Arno Blos
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | SV Darmstadt 98 | H | 4–0 | W |
| 30 Mar | RB Leipzig | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Mar | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | FC Bayern München | A | 1–8 | L |
| 02 Mar | Borussia Mönchengladbach | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Feb | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 0–4 | L |
| 31 Mar | VfL Bochum 1848 | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Mar | FC Bayern München | H | 2–5 | L |
| 09 Mar | RB Leipzig | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | FC Augsburg | H | 0–6 | L |
| 24 Feb | SV Werder Bremen | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and 1. FSV Mainz 05 launch into their encounter with SV Darmstadt 98.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FSV Mainz 05 side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' It looks surprising 1. FSV Mainz 05 does not make any changes. Matthias Bader has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 30' A quiet spell here at MEWA Arena. 1. FSV Mainz 05 seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 32' GOAL! Andreas Hanche-Olsen fires home to make it 1-0!
- 37' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 39' Thomas Isherwood picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 44' SV Darmstadt 98 are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 46' It is a substitution in SV Darmstadt 98 team. Braydon Manu is replaced by Aaron Seydel on 46 minute.
- 51' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Dominik Kohr on 51 minutes.
- 54' The 1. FSV Mainz 05 manager makes a substitution. Dominik Kohr departs to be replaced by Edimilson Fernandes.
- 56' That looks like a foul for a card for Alexander Brunst.
- 60' What a strike from Brajan Gruda! The score is 2-0.
- 65' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FSV Mainz 05 and SV Darmstadt 98 are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 70' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Thomas Isherwood made 114 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 74' 1. FSV Mainz 05 player sees a card in front of him.
- 75' It is a substitution in SV Darmstadt 98 team. Julian Justvan is replaced by Clemens Riedel on 75 minute.
- 76' Another change for SV Darmstadt 98 made on 76 minute. Fabian Holland leaves to be changed by Emir Karic.
- 80' Jae-sung Lee makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and 1. FSV Mainz 05 are in front.
- 84' Against the run of play, Jae-sung Lee has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Josuha Guilavogui. He replaces Leandro Barreiro Martins on 85 minute.
- 90' 1. FSV Mainz 05 currently sit 16 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from 1. FSV Mainz 05 to claim maximum points.
Lineups
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 3
-
19
Anthony Caci ↓ Silvan Widmer 75'
- 31
-
2
Philipp Mwene ↓ Ludovic Ajorque 85'
- 27
- 8
- 29
- 18
- 25
-
43
Brajan Gruda ↓ Tom Krauss 75'
- 7
Bench
-
17
Ludovic Ajorque ↑ 85'
-
23
Josuha Guilavogui ↑ 85'
- 9
-
20
Edimilson Fernandes ↑ 54'
-
30
Silvan Widmer ↑ 75'
-
14
Tom Krauss ↑ 75'
- 11
- 24
- 1
Coach
Bo Henriksen
SV Darmstadt 98 Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 18
- 3
- 26
-
32
Fabian Holland ↓ Emir Karic 76'
- 1
- 27
-
7
Braydon Manu ↓ Aaron Seydel 46'
- 28
-
17
Julian Justvan ↓ Clemens Riedel 75'
- 14
- 29
Bench
-
22
Aaron Seydel ↑ 46'
- 4
-
25
Gerrit Holtmann ↑ 46'
-
40
Sebastian Polter ↑ 75'
- 11
- 20
- 30
-
19
Emir Karic ↑ 76'
-
38
Clemens Riedel ↑ 75'
Coach
Torsten Lieberknecht
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jae-sung Lee | 2 |
| Andreas Hanche-Olsen | 1 |
| Brajan Gruda | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
2024-04-06
1. FSV Mainz 05
4–0
SV Darmstadt 98
W
2024-03-30
RB Leipzig
0–0
1. FSV Mainz 05
D
2024-03-16
1. FSV Mainz 05
2–0
VfL Bochum 1848
W
2024-03-09
FC Bayern München
8–1
1. FSV Mainz 05
L
2024-03-02
1. FSV Mainz 05
1–1
Borussia Mönchengladbach
D
2024-02-23
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
2–1
1. FSV Mainz 05
L
SV Darmstadt 98 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.87
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.68
SV Darmstadt 98 xG
I would bet for:
1. FSV Mainz 05 to win 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw
86%
Draw or SV Darmstadt 98
37%
1. FSV Mainz 05 or SV Darmstadt 98
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.9%
2 – 0
13.3%
1 – 1
10.6%
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9%
3 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
4.4%
4 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
3.2%
2 – 2
3.1%
4 – 1
2.7%
Asian Handicap — 1. FSV Mainz 05
| Handicap | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers | Push | SV Darmstadt 98 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 20% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 25% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 9% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
51%
✓
SV Darmstadt 98 keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

