1. FSV Mainz 05 vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FSV Mainz 05 vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim — Bundesliga at Opel Arena.
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 9 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 9 games · 12 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #9 |
| 10 | Points | 12 |
| 9 | Played | 9 |
| 3 / 1 / 5 | W / D / L | 4 / 0 / 5 |
| 18 | Scored | 16 |
| 19 | Conceded | 17 |
| -1 | GD | -1 |
| 1.11 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 33% | Win % | 44% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
11%
Clean Sheets
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim this season
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 are 12th (10 pts). TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are 9th (12 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
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
0-15
3/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
4/4
61-75
2/4
76+
3/5
■ 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 |
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
| Adam Daghim | 2 G | 2 A |
| Bambase Conte | 2 G | 2 A |
| Adam Hlozek | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tim Lemperle | 2 G | |
| Ozan Kabak | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! 1. FSV Mainz 05 welcome TSG 1899 Hoffenheim for this crunch clash at Opel Arena.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nico Schulz, as he is very good at scoring at Opel Arena with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. 1. FSV Mainz 05 needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 12' Ishak Belfodil puts TSG 1899 Hoffenheim on the lead.
- 17' 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.
- 18' Christoph Baumgartner is having his name booked by the referee on 18.
- 23' Joelinton catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 23.
- 28' 1. FSV Mainz 05 are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 32' It is a substitution in TSG 1899 Hoffenheim team. Ishak Belfodil is replaced by Adam Szalai on 32 minute.
- 33' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Pierre Kunde Malong.
- 34' Andrej Kramaric makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are in front.
- 37' A moment of madness from Pierre Kunde Malong on 37 minutes earns him a Yellow card. 1. FSV Mainz 05 will be frustrated.
- 41' That is a Red card for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. Christoph Baumgartner will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' The travelling TSG 1899 Hoffenheim supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 56' Alexandru Maxim has so much to prove this time. He replaces Pierre Kunde Malong on 56 minute.
- 58' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Kevin Vogt.
- 63' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 66' Joelinton makes way for Lukas Rupp at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
- 66' What composure from Daniel Brosinski! The Germany international strokes it home. 1-2.
- 71' 1. FSV Mainz 05 are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined TSG 1899 Hoffenheim backline.
- 75' Assisted by Alexandru Maxim with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jean-Paul Boetius makes no mistake. 2-2!
- 80' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 81' A tactical swap from 1. FSV Mainz 05 — Levin Oztunali on, Danny Latza off on 81 minutes.
- 83' Jean-Paul Boetius adds to his 0 season tally! 1. FSV Mainz 05 lead 3-2 — and this changes everything.
- 85' Time for substitution for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. Joshua Brenet is replaced by Reiss Nelson.
- 90' A moment of madness from Jean-Paul Boetius on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. 1. FSV Mainz 05 will be frustrated.
- 90' GOAL! Jean-Paul Boetius fires home to make it 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 |
| Dominik Kohr | 2 |
| Jean-Philippe Mateta | 2 |
| Phillip Tietz | 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
2.76
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.1
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 85% + Both teams to score 81%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.86
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 2.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 3.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 4.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
Double Chance
1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw
73%
Draw or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
47%
1. FSV Mainz 05 or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 2
6.3%
2 – 1
6.2%
3 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
5.5%
1 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
4.8%
2 – 3
4.4%
3 – 3
4%
4 – 2
Actual
4 – 1
3.8%
1 – 3
3.3%
2 – 0
3.1%
Asian Handicap — 1. FSV Mainz 05
| Handicap | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers | Push | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 15% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 18% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 14% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 9% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

