1. FSV Mainz 05 vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FSV Mainz 05 vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim — Bundesliga at Opel Arena.
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 4 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 4 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Deniz Aytekin
- Referee Eduard Beitinger
- Referee Arno Blos
- Referee Matthias Jollenbeck
- Referee Christian Dietz
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 4 | 10 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 4 | 10 |
| 4 | FC Augsburg | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 4 | 7 |
| 6 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | SV Werder Bremen | 4 | 7 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 4 | 6 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 4 | 5 |
| 11 | FC Schalke 04 | 4 | 5 |
| 12 | SC Paderborn 07 | 4 | 4 |
| 13 | 1. FC Köln | 4 | 4 |
| 14 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 4 | 3 |
| 15 | VfB Stuttgart | 4 | 3 |
| 16 | Hamburger SV | 4 | 3 |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 4 | 1 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 4 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 4–2 | W |
| 12 May | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 2–0 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 2–4 | L |
| 11 May | SV Werder Bremen | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 May | Borussia Mönchengladbach | A | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Apr | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 1–4 | L |
| 20 Apr | FC Schalke 04 | A | 5–2 | W |
| 14 Apr | Hertha BSC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| 1. FSV Mainz 05 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #14 |
| 7 | Points | 3 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 2 / 1 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 3 |
| 10 | Scored | 7 |
| 6 | Conceded | 10 |
| +4 | GD | -3 |
| 1.75 | PPG | 0.75 |
| 50% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
0%
Clean Sheets
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim this season
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 are 6th (7 pts). TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are 14th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FSV Mainz 05
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
–/–
76+
5/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/4
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FSV Mainz 05
| Phillip Tietz | 4 G | |
| Sheraldo Becker | 2 G | 3 A |
| Philipp Mwene | 1 G | 1 A |
| Ransford Konigsdorffer | 1 G |
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
| Adam Daghim | 2 G | 2 A |
| Adam Hlozek | 2 G | |
| Ozan Kabak | 1 G | |
| Tim Lemperle | 1 G | |
| Leon Avdullahu | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: 1. FSV Mainz 05 gets underway.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 12' Magnificent from Ishak Belfodil! That is 27 goals in 409 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 17' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 18' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Christoph Baumgartner on 18 minutes.
- 23' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Joelinton.
- 28' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 32' The supporters are chanting for Adam Szalai. He replaces Ishak Belfodil on 32 minute.
- 33' Pierre Kunde Malong is having his name booked by the referee on 33.
- 34' Andrej Kramaric is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 37' The referee shows 1. FSV Mainz 05 player a Yellow card on 37.
- 41' Christoph Baumgartner picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 46' 1. FSV Mainz 05 are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined TSG 1899 Hoffenheim backline.
- 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Julian Nagelsmann will be considering his options from the bench.
- 56' Alexandru Maxim has so much to prove this time. He replaces Pierre Kunde Malong on 56 minute.
- 58' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kevin Vogt on 58.
- 63' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 66' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim ring the changes. Joelinton has done his job and it is now time for Lukas Rupp to step up.
- 66' Against the run of play, Daniel Brosinski has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 71' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 75' The Netherlands Jean-Paul Boetius breaks the deadlock on 75 minutes. 2-2!
- 80' The travelling TSG 1899 Hoffenheim supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 81' Danny Latza makes way for Levin Oztunali at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FSV Mainz 05.
- 83' Goal! Jean-Paul Boetius scores his 14 goal in 438 matches.
- 85' Reiss Nelson is replacing Joshua Brenet for the TSG 1899 Hoffenheim side.
- 90' Jean-Paul Boetius catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- 90' What composure from Jean-Paul Boetius! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 4-2.
- The points are shared — 1. FSV Mainz 05 4-2 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. Honours even.
Lineups
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 27
- 18
- 26
- 25
-
6
Danny Latza ↓ Levin Oztunali 81'
-
20
Anthony Ujah ↓ Karim Onisiwo 56'
- 5
- 19
-
14
Pierre Kunde ↓ Alexandru Maxim 56'
- 3
Bench
- 16
-
8
Levin Oztunali ↑ 81'
-
10
Alexandru Maxim ↑ 56'
- 34
-
21
Karim Onisiwo ↑ 56'
- 33
- 24
Coach
Sandro Schwarz
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 10
- 22
- 1
- 27
- 4
- 11
-
2
Joshua Brenet ↓ Reiss Nelson 85'
-
19
Ishak Belfodil ↓ Adam Szalai 32'
-
34
Joelinton ↓ Lukas Rupp 66'
- 42
Bench
- 13
-
7
Lukas Rupp ↑ 66'
-
28
Adam Szalai ↑ 32'
- 33
- 38
-
9
Reiss Nelson ↑ 85'
- 15
Coach
Julian Nagelsmann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andrej Kramaric | 5 |
| Jonathan Burkardt | 4 |
| Jean-Paul Boetius | 4 |
| Pavel Kaderabek | 3 |
| Ihlas Bebou | 3 |
| Phillip Tietz | 2 |
| Moussa Niakhate | 2 |
| Pierre Kunde | 2 |
Head to Head
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
2019-05-18
1. FSV Mainz 05
4–2
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
W
2019-05-12
Eintracht Frankfurt
0–2
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
2019-05-03
1. FSV Mainz 05
3–3
RB Leipzig
D
2019-04-27
Hannover 96
1–0
1. FSV Mainz 05
L
2019-04-20
1. FSV Mainz 05
3–1
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf
W
2019-04-13
Borussia Dortmund
2–1
1. FSV Mainz 05
L
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Form
2019-05-18
1. FSV Mainz 05
4–2
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
L
2019-05-11
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
0–1
SV Werder Bremen
L
2019-05-04
Borussia Mönchengladbach
2–2
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
D
2019-04-28
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
1–4
VfL Wolfsburg
L
2019-04-20
FC Schalke 04
2–5
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
W
2019-04-14
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
2–0
Hertha BSC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
3.4
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.73
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 87% + Both teams to score 79%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 2.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 3.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 4.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
Double Chance
1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw
82%
Draw or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
35%
1. FSV Mainz 05 or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
83%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
3 – 1
6.6%
2 – 1
6.1%
3 – 2
5.6%
4 – 1
5.6%
2 – 2
5.1%
4 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
4%
5 – 1
3.8%
2 – 0
3.7%
4 – 0
3.3%
5 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — 1. FSV Mainz 05
| Handicap | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers | Push | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -2 | 33% | 18% | 50% |
| -1.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| -1 | 50% | 18% | 32% |
| -0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 9% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim keeps clean sheet
4%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

