1. FSV Mainz 05 vs VfL Bochum 1848, Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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1. FSV Mainz 05 vs VfL Bochum 1848 — Bundesliga at MEWA Arena.
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- VfL Bochum 1848 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Benjamin Brand
- Assistant 1 Thomas Stein
- Assistant 2 Marco Achmuller
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Dec | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Dec | FC Bayern München | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 3–4 | L |
| 01 Dec | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Holstein Kiel | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Dec | SV Werder Bremen | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Nov | FC Augsburg | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Nov | VfB Stuttgart | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Nov | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at MEWA Arena. Ninety minutes of football awaits between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and VfL Bochum 1848.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FSV Mainz 05 in their 3-4-2-1 trying to find a way past VfL Bochum 1848's compact 3-5-2.
- 15' South Korea international Jae-sung Lee has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 19' Jakov Medic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tim Oermann at the 19 minute mark.
- 23' Jonathan Burkardt does the damage! The net is bulging and 1. FSV Mainz 05 surge ahead!
- 28' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 33' It’s gonna be a card for Philipp Hofmann.
- 37' It is a substitution in 1. FSV Mainz 05 team. Paul Nebel is replaced by Hyun-seok Hong on 37 minute.
- 42' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 45' That is a card for VfL Bochum 1848. Ibrahima Sissoko will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' Another substitution for VfL Bochum 1848 to replace Anthony Losilla by Dani de Wit on 46 minute.
- 51' The 25-year-old Myron Boadu has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 56' 1. FSV Mainz 05 are deployed in a 3-4-2-1 today, looking to exploit space against VfL Bochum 1848's 3-5-2 shape.
- 61' Anthony Losilla is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for 1. FSV Mainz 05 tonight.
- 65' VfL Bochum 1848 ring the changes. Maximilian Wittek has done his job and it is now time for Gerrit Holtmann to step up.
- 69' The Germany Jonathan Burkardt breaks the deadlock on 69 minutes. 2-0!
- 70' Moritz Broschinski makes way for Myron Boadu at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from VfL Bochum 1848.
- 71' Armindo Sieb gets the nod from 1. FSV Mainz 05. He replaces Jonathan Burkardt and will look to change the dynamic.
- 76' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ivan Ordets, as he is very good at scoring at MEWA Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 81' It looks surprising VfL Bochum 1848 does not make any changes. Danny da Costa has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 86' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 86 minutes.
- 90' Moritz Jenz makes way for Andreas Hanche-Olsen at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FSV Mainz 05.
- VfL Bochum 1848 will have plenty to reflect on. 1. FSV Mainz 05 were simply the better side today.
Lineups
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
-
19
Anthony Caci ↓ Silvan Widmer 90'
- 31
- 2
- 27
- 16
- 29
- 21
-
8
Paul Nebel ↓ Hyun-seok Hong 37'
- 3
- 6
-
7
Jae-sung Lee ↓ Nelson Weiper 90'
Bench
- 5
- 4
- 33
-
30
Silvan Widmer ↑ 90'
-
25
Andreas Hanche-Olsen ↑ 90'
-
11
Armindo Sieb ↑ 71'
- 1
-
44
Nelson Weiper ↑ 90'
-
14
Hyun-seok Hong ↑ 37'
Coach
Bo Henriksen
VfL Bochum 1848 Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 5
- 15
- 19
- 6
-
8
Anthony Losilla ↓ Dani de Wit 46'
- 32
- 33
- 27
- 29
-
20
Ivan Ordets ↓ Erhan Masovic 70'
-
14
Tim Oermann ↓ Jakov Medic 19'
Bench
-
9
Myron Boadu ↑ 70'
-
10
Dani de Wit ↑ 46'
-
21
Gerrit Holtmann ↑ 65'
- 1
- 7
- 2
-
4
Erhan Masovic ↑ 70'
-
13
Jakov Medic ↑ 19'
- 18
Coach
Dieter Hecking
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Karim Onisiwo | 7 |
| Jonathan Burkardt | 5 |
| Gerrit Holtmann | 3 |
| Kevin Stoger | 2 |
| Lee Jaesung | 2 |
| Silvan Widmer | 2 |
| Keven Schlotterbeck | 1 |
| Robert Tesche | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
VfL Bochum 1848 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.76
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.78
VfL Bochum 1848 xG
I would bet for:
1. FSV Mainz 05 to win 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.54
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 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw
85%
Draw or VfL Bochum 1848
38%
1. FSV Mainz 05 or VfL Bochum 1848
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.1%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.6%
0 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
4%
2 – 2
3.6%
4 – 0
3%
4 – 1
2.5%
Asian Handicap — 1. FSV Mainz 05
| Handicap | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers | Push | VfL Bochum 1848 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 19% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 25% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
VfL Bochum 1848 keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

