1. FSV Mainz 05 vs SV Werder Bremen, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FSV Mainz 05 vs SV Werder Bremen — Bundesliga at Opel Arena.
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 34 games · 40 pts (2025/26)
- SV Werder Bremen 34 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Benjamin Cortus
- Referee Guido Kleve
- Referee Tobias Reichel
- Referee Manuel Grafe
- Referee Markus Sinn
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun | SV Werder Bremen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 17 Jun | Borussia Dortmund | A | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Jun | FC Augsburg | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Jun | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 2–0 | W |
| 30 May | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 May | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Jun | FC Bayern München | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Jun | SC Paderborn 07 | A | 5–1 | W |
| 07 Jun | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Jun | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 0–3 | L |
| 30 May | FC Schalke 04 | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| 1. FSV Mainz 05 | SV Werder Bremen | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #15 |
| 40 | Points | 32 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 10 / 10 / 14 | W / D / L | 8 / 8 / 18 |
| 44 | Scored | 37 |
| 53 | Conceded | 60 |
| -9 | GD | -23 |
| 1.18 | PPG | 0.94 |
| 29% | Win % | 24% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
12%
Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
18%
Clean Sheets
SV Werder Bremen this season
SV Werder Bremen this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 are 10th (40 pts). SV Werder Bremen are 15th (32 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
SV Werder Bremen
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/3
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: 1. FSV Mainz 05 gets underway.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Opel Arena. SV Werder Bremen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FSV Mainz 05 is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 22' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Milos Veljkovic.
- 25' Goal! Robin Quaison scores his 31 goal in 108 matches.
- 30' Magnificent from Jean-Paul Boetius! That is 14 goals in 436 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 34' Marco Friedl is having his name booked by the referee on 34.
- 39' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Robin Quaison on 39 minutes.
- 44' Ludwig Augustinsson is replacing Theodor Gebre Selassie for the SV Werder Bremen side.
- 46' Time for substitution for SV Werder Bremen. Christian Gross is replaced by Fin Bartels.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 56' Danny Latza makes way for Leandro Barreiro Martins at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FSV Mainz 05.
- 57' It’s a booking for 1. FSV Mainz 05 player. Jean-Paul Boetius gets a Yellow card.
- 58' Magnificent from Yuya Osako! That is 72 goals in 414 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 63' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ludwig Augustinsson on 63.
- 64' Adam Szalai has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jean-Philippe Mateta on 64 minute.
- 65' The crowd applauds Pierre Kunde as he leaves the pitch. Edimilson Fernandes steps in for 1. FSV Mainz 05.
- 70' The energy levels are beginning to show. Achim Beierlorzer might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 75' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FSV Mainz 05 and SV Werder Bremen are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Alexander Hack. He replaces Karim Onisiwo on 77 minute.
- 82' The SV Werder Bremen manager makes a substitution. Marco Friedl departs to be replaced by Claudio Pizarro.
- 85' SV Werder Bremen make a change. Milos Veljkovic trudges off to be replaced by Davie Selke on 85 minutes.
- 85' Edimilson Fernandes has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 85 minutes.
- 90' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. 1. FSV Mainz 05 take all three points.
Lineups
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 9
- 1
- 18
- 6
-
7
Robin Quaison ↓ Levin Oztunali 46'
- 34
-
21
Karim Onisiwo ↓ Alexander Hack 77'
- 5
- 19
- 14
Bench
- 23
- 37
-
42
Alexander Hack ↑ 77'
-
8
Levin Oztunali ↑ 46'
- 3
-
35
Leandro Barreiro Martins ↑ 56'
- 29
-
28
Adam Szalai ↑ 64'
-
20
Edimilson Fernandes ↑ 65'
Coach
Achim Beierlorzer
SV Werder Bremen Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
13
Milos Veljkovic ↓ Davie Selke 85'
- 30
- 1
- 23
- 18
-
32
Marco Friedl ↓ Claudio Pizarro 82'
- 35
- 10
- 19
-
36
Christian Gross ↓ Fin Bartels 46'
Bench
-
14
Claudio Pizarro ↑ 82'
-
5
Ludwig Augustinsson ↑ 44'
- 15
- 44
-
22
Fin Bartels ↑ 46'
- 7
- 27
-
11
Niclas Fullkrug ↑ 46'
-
9
Davie Selke ↑ 85'
Coach
Florian Kohfeldt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Robin Quaison | 5 |
| Marvin Ducksch | 3 |
| Leonardo Bittencourt | 2 |
| Jean-Philippe Mateta | 2 |
| Max Kruse | 2 |
| Jens Stage | 2 |
| Yuya Osako | 1 |
| Jean-Paul Boetius | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
2020-06-20
1. FSV Mainz 05
3–1
SV Werder Bremen
W
2020-06-17
Borussia Dortmund
0–2
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
2020-06-14
1. FSV Mainz 05
0–1
FC Augsburg
L
2020-06-06
Eintracht Frankfurt
0–2
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
2020-05-30
1. FSV Mainz 05
0–1
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
L
2020-05-27
1. FC Union Berlin
1–1
1. FSV Mainz 05
D
SV Werder Bremen Form
2020-06-20
1. FSV Mainz 05
3–1
SV Werder Bremen
L
2020-06-16
SV Werder Bremen
0–1
FC Bayern München
L
2020-06-13
SC Paderborn 07
1–5
SV Werder Bremen
W
2020-06-07
SV Werder Bremen
0–1
VfL Wolfsburg
L
2020-06-03
SV Werder Bremen
0–3
Eintracht Frankfurt
L
2020-05-30
FC Schalke 04
0–1
SV Werder Bremen
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.84
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
SV Werder Bremen xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw
76%
Draw or SV Werder Bremen
47%
1. FSV Mainz 05 or SV Werder Bremen
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
4.8%
3 – 0
4.4%
3 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — 1. FSV Mainz 05
| Handicap | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers | Push | SV Werder Bremen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 21% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
SV Werder Bremen keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

