1. FSV Mainz 05 vs VfL Bochum 1848, DFB-Pokal 2020-21 ROUND OF 32
Overview
Match Preview
1. FSV Mainz 05 vs VfL Bochum 1848 — DFB-Pokal at Opel Arena.
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- VfL Bochum 1848 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Wessel
- Referee Alexander Sather
- Referee Martin Petersen
- Referee Thomas Stein
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! 1. FSV Mainz 05 welcome VfL Bochum 1848 for this crunch clash at Opel Arena.
- 2' A meaty challenge results in booking for Cristian Gamboa on 2.
- 7' Brilliant from the ! Jean-Paul Boetius makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 7.
- 12' VfL Bochum 1848 fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 17' 1. FSV Mainz 05 currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 22' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FSV Mainz 05 and VfL Bochum 1848 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 27' VfL Bochum 1848 come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 32' That is a Yellow card for VfL Bochum 1848. Maxim Leitsch will be fuming at that decision.
- 37' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FSV Mainz 05 in their trying to find a way past VfL Bochum 1848's compact .
- 42' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. VfL Bochum 1848 needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 47' 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.
- 52' The 34-year-old Danilo Soares has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 55' What a moment for Danny Latza! That strike on 55 puts his side firmly in control.
- 60' 1. FSV Mainz 05 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.
- 62' A tactical swap from 1. FSV Mainz 05 — Jean-Philippe Mateta on, Jonathan Burkardt off on 62 minutes.
- 66' GOAL! Gerrit Holtmann fires home to make it 2-1!
- 71' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 74' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Danny Blum.
- 79' Supporters expect more eagerness from Simon Zoller, as he is very good at scoring at Opel Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 82' The 1. FSV Mainz 05 manager makes a substitution. Leandro Barreiro Martins departs to be replaced by Ji Dongwon.
- 87' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 88' Another change for 1. FSV Mainz 05 made on 88 minute. Danny Latza leaves to be changed by Kevin Stoger.
- 90' Jean-Philippe Mateta was booked on 90.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 27
-
42
Alexander Hack ↓ Adam Szalai 105'
-
6
Danny Latza C ↓ Kevin Stoger 88'
- 7
- 21
- 5
- 19
- 35
- 29
- 15
Bench
-
11
Ji Dongwon ↑ 82'
-
9
Jean-Philippe Mateta ↑ 62'
- 37
- 18
- 16
- 3
-
28
Adam Szalai ↑ 105'
-
17
Kevin Stoger ↑ 88'
-
20
Edimilson Fernandes ↑ 82'
Coach
Jan-Moritz Lichte
VfL Bochum 1848 Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
9
Simon Zoller ↓ Silvere Ganvoula 62'
- 1
-
8
Anthony Losilla C ↓ Erhan Masovic 105'
- 29
- 3
- 23
-
32
Robert Zulj ↓ Milos Pantovic 98'
- 17
-
2
Cristian Gamboa ↓ Herbert Bockhorn 105'
- 37
Bench
-
27
Milos Pantovic ↑ 98'
-
35
Silvere Ganvoula ↑ 62'
- 10
-
25
Patrick Drewes ↑ 97'
- 13
-
11
Herbert Bockhorn ↑ 105'
-
4
Erhan Masovic ↑ 105'
- 15
- 33
Coach
Thomas Reis
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Karim Onisiwo | 7 |
| Jonathan Burkardt | 5 |
| Gerrit Holtmann | 3 |
| Kevin Stoger | 2 |
| Lee Jaesung | 2 |
| Silvan Widmer | 2 |
| Pierre Kunde | 1 |
| Danny Latza | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
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
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.

