1. FSV Mainz 05 vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FSV Mainz 05 vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim — Bundesliga at MEWA Arena.
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 34 games · 40 pts (2025/26)
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 34 games · 61 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Christian Gittelmann
- Referee Robert Hartmann
- Referee Christian Dingert
- Referee Timo Gerach
- Referee Benedikt Kempkes
- Referee Mitja Stegemann
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Jan | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Jan | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Jan | RB Leipzig | A | 1–4 | L |
| 18 Dec | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Dec | Hertha BSC | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Jan | Borussia Dortmund | H | 2–3 | L |
| 15 Jan | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Jan | FC Augsburg | H | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Dec | Borussia Monchengladbach | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| 1. FSV Mainz 05 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #5 |
| 40 | Points | 61 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 10 / 10 / 14 | W / D / L | 18 / 7 / 9 |
| 44 | Scored | 65 |
| 53 | Conceded | 52 |
| -9 | GD | +13 |
| 1.18 | PPG | 1.79 |
| 29% | Win % | 53% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
12%
Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
21%
Clean Sheets
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim this season
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 are 10th (40 pts). TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are 5th (61 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
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
0-15
1/4
16-30
4/2
31-45
4/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to MEWA Arena that hosts another battle between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FSV Mainz 05 and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 17' Benjamin Hubner has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 17.
- 22' 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.
- 27' Kevin Stoger has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 32' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dennis Geiger, as he is very good at scoring at MEWA Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 37' The 36-year-old Benjamin Hubner has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 42' It’s high time Bo Svensson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 47' The travelling TSG 1899 Hoffenheim supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 52' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 57' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with 1. FSV Mainz 05 winning 50% of all matches.
- 62' Another substitution for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim to replace Benjamin Hubner by Florian Grillitsch on 62 minute.
- 63' A change in the TSG 1899 Hoffenheim ranks — Stefan Posch exits the field as Havard Nordtveit enters on 63.
- 67' The 1. FSV Mainz 05 bench stirs into life. Leandro Barreiro Martins is withdrawn and Dominik Kohr gets his opportunity.
- 69' Dominik Kohr is ready to make an impact after coming on for Leandro Barreiro Martins at the 69 minute mark.
- 70' A tactical swap from 1. FSV Mainz 05 — Lee Jaesung on, Jean-Paul Boetius off on 70 minutes.
- 74' Controversy at the stadium! Georginio Rutter argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 79' Lee Jaesung puts 1. FSV Mainz 05 on the lead.
- 83' What composure from Moussa Niakhate! The Senegal international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 84' The Senegal Moussa Niakhate breaks the deadlock on 84 minutes. 3-0!
- 84' Fisnik Asllani is replacing Angelo Stiller for the TSG 1899 Hoffenheim side.
- 86' Jacob Bruun Larsen has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ihlas Bebou on 86 minute.
- 87' A tactical swap from 1. FSV Mainz 05 — Delano Burgzorg on, Karim Onisiwo off on 87 minutes.
- 88' The whistle greets Jonathan Burkardt as he departs to be replaced by Adam Szalai.
- 89' Time for substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05. Anton Stach is replaced by Kevin Stoger.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. 1. FSV Mainz 05 take all three points.
Lineups
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 16
- 42
-
9
Karim Onisiwo ↓ Delano Burgzorg 87'
-
5
Jean-Paul Boetius ↓ Lee Jaesung 67'
- 19
- 3
- 8
-
29
Jonathan Burkardt ↓ Adam Szalai 87'
- 30
-
6
Anton Stach ↓ Kevin Stoger 89'
Bench
-
7
Lee Jaesung ↑ 67'
-
31
Dominik Kohr ↑ 67'
- 1
- 18
-
28
Adam Szalai ↑ 87'
- 23
-
22
Kevin Stoger ↑ 89'
-
37
Delano Burgzorg ↑ 87'
- 34
Coach
Bo Svensson
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 9
- 22
- 1
- 27
- 21
-
38
Stefan Posch ↓ Havard Nordtveit 63'
- 8
- 17
- 10
-
13
Angelo Stiller ↓ Fisnik Asllani 84'
Bench
-
7
Jacob Bruun Larsen ↑ 84'
-
6
Havard Nordtveit ↑ 63'
-
11
Florian Grillitsch ↑ 62'
-
14
Christoph Baumgartner ↑ 62'
- 18
- 37
- –
- 39
-
44
Fisnik Asllani ↑ 84'
Coach
Sebastian Hoeneß
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andrej Kramaric | 5 |
| Jean-Paul Boetius | 4 |
| Jonathan Burkardt | 4 |
| Pavel Kaderabek | 3 |
| Ihlas Bebou | 3 |
| Moussa Niakhate | 2 |
| Pierre Kunde | 2 |
| Dominik Kohr | 2 |
Head to Head
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
2022-02-05
1. FSV Mainz 05
2–0
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
W
2022-01-22
SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903
2–1
1. FSV Mainz 05
L
2022-01-15
1. FSV Mainz 05
1–0
VfL Bochum 1848
W
2022-01-08
RB Leipzig
4–1
1. FSV Mainz 05
L
2021-12-18
Eintracht Frankfurt
1–0
1. FSV Mainz 05
L
2021-12-14
1. FSV Mainz 05
4–0
Hertha BSC
W
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Form
2022-02-05
1. FSV Mainz 05
2–0
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
L
2022-01-22
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
2–3
Borussia Dortmund
L
2022-01-15
1. FC Union Berlin
2–1
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
L
2022-01-08
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
3–1
FC Augsburg
W
2021-12-18
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
1–1
Borussia Monchengladbach
D
2021-12-15
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
2–2
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.64
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw
77%
Draw or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
49%
1. FSV Mainz 05 or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
6.1%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
5%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — 1. FSV Mainz 05
| Handicap | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers | Push | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 22% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

