Wednesday , 30 September 2026

1. FSV Mainz 05 vs VfL Bochum 1848, DFB-Pokal 2020-21 ROUND OF 32

DFB-Pokal · 2020-21
1. FSV Mainz 05
2 – 2
0 – 3 pen
Full Time
VfL Bochum 1848
Wed 23 Dec 2020 · 19:45 UTC Opel Arena HT 45+2' · FT 45+5'
Y 2' Cristian Gamboa
Y 32' Maxim Leitsch
Y 74' Danny Blum
Jean-Philippe Mateta 90' Y
R 95' Manuel Riemann
Ji Dongwon 100' Y

Overview

Match Preview

1. FSV Mainz 05 vs VfL Bochum 1848 — DFB-Pokal at Opel Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Robert Wessel
  • Referee Alexander Sather
  • Referee Martin Petersen
  • Referee Thomas Stein

Head-to-Head

6
2
1
1. FSV Mainz 05 9 games · Avg 3.3 goals VfL Bochum 1848
Last 5 meetings
2020-12-23 1. FSV Mainz 05 2–2 VfL Bochum 1848

Recent Form

1. FSV Mainz 05
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Dec VfL Bochum 1848 H 2–2 D
19 Dec SV Werder Bremen H 0–1 L
15 Dec Hertha BSC A 0–0 D
12 Dec 1. FC Köln H 0–1 L
05 Dec Arminia Bielefeld A 1–2 L
29 Nov TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 1–1 D
VfL Bochum 1848
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Dec 1. FSV Mainz 05 A 2–2 D
12 Sep FV 07 Engers A 3–0 W
29 Oct FC Bayern München H 1–2 L
10 Aug KSV Baunatal A 3–2 W
19 Aug SC Weiche Flensburg 08 A 0–1 L
13 May SSV Jahn Regensburg H 0–0 D

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
0% Clean Sheets
VfL Bochum 1848 this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

1. FSV Mainz 05
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
3/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
VfL Bochum 1848
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

1. FSV Mainz 05
Phillip Tietz 4 G
Nadiem Amiri 2 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. 1. FSV Mainz 05 is hosting VfL Bochum 1848 for another epic battle.
  • 2' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Cristian Gamboa on 2 minutes.
  • 7' Magnificent from Jean-Paul Boetius! That is 14 goals in 439 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 12' 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.
  • 17' With 0 assists to his name this season, Manuel Riemann is clearly more than just a goal scorer for VfL Bochum 1848.
  • 22' It looks surprising 1. FSV Mainz 05 does not make any changes. Patrick Drewes has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 27' Over 27 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 32' The referee calls foul for Maxim Leitsch. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 37' Supporters expect more eagerness from Herbert Bockhorn, as he is very good at scoring at Opel Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 42' 1. FSV Mainz 05 currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 47' 1. FSV Mainz 05 is showing some good football. However, 1. FSV Mainz 05 are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 52' Danny Blum is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for 1. FSV Mainz 05 so far.
  • 55' A stunning finish from Danny Latza — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 60' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 62' Jean-Philippe Mateta is replacing Jonathan Burkardt for the 1. FSV Mainz 05 side.
  • 66' Gerrit Holtmann does the damage! The net is bulging and VfL Bochum 1848 surge ahead!
  • 71' Erhan Masovic is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for 1. FSV Mainz 05 tonight.
  • 74' The referee calls foul for Danny Blum. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 79' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Armel Bella Kotchap made 339 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 82' The crowd applauds Leandro Barreiro Martins as he leaves the pitch. Ji Dongwon steps in for 1. FSV Mainz 05.
  • 87' 1. FSV Mainz 05 have won 412 goals from 439 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 88' The whistle greets Danny Latza as he departs to be replaced by Kevin Stoger.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Jean-Philippe Mateta argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.

Lineups

1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jan-Moritz Lichte

VfL Bochum 1848 Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thomas Reis

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Karim Onisiwo 7
Jonathan Burkardt 5
Gerrit Holtmann 3
Kevin Stoger 2
Lee Jaesung 2
Silvan Widmer 2
Paul Nebel 1
Pierre Kunde 1

Head to Head

2020-12-23 1. FSV Mainz 05 2–2 VfL Bochum 1848

1. FSV Mainz 05 Form

2020-12-23 1. FSV Mainz 05 2–2 VfL Bochum 1848 D 2020-12-19 1. FSV Mainz 05 0–1 SV Werder Bremen L 2020-12-15 Hertha BSC 0–0 1. FSV Mainz 05 D 2020-12-12 1. FSV Mainz 05 0–1 1. FC Köln L 2020-12-05 Arminia Bielefeld 2–1 1. FSV Mainz 05 L 2020-11-29 1. FSV Mainz 05 1–1 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim D

VfL Bochum 1848 Form

2020-12-23 1. FSV Mainz 05 2–2 VfL Bochum 1848 D 2020-09-12 FV 07 Engers 0–3 VfL Bochum 1848 W 2019-10-29 VfL Bochum 1848 1–2 FC Bayern München L 2019-08-10 KSV Baunatal 2–3 VfL Bochum 1848 W 2018-08-19 SC Weiche Flensburg 08 1–0 VfL Bochum 1848 L 2018-05-13 VfL Bochum 1848 0–0 SSV Jahn Regensburg D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.38 1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48 VfL Bochum 1848 xG
I would bet for: 1. FSV Mainz 05 or VfL Bochum 1848 72% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
1. FSV Mainz 0536% Draw28% VfL Bochum 184836%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw
63%
Draw or VfL Bochum 1848
64%
1. FSV Mainz 05 or VfL Bochum 1848
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FSV Mainz 0526% Draw45% VfL Bochum 184829%
Actual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 0
7.5%
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 0
7%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — 1. FSV Mainz 05

Handicap 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers Push VfL Bochum 1848 covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 18% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 19% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
VfL Bochum 1848 keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.