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1. FSV Mainz 05 vs VfL Bochum 1848, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2021-22
Sat 15 Jan 2022 · 14:30 UTC MEWA Arena HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

1. FSV Mainz 05 vs VfL Bochum 1848Bundesliga at MEWA Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Benjamin Cortus
  • Referee Dominik Schaal
  • Referee Florian Heft
  • Referee Frank Willenborg
  • Referee Marcel Pelgrim
  • Referee Christian Fischer

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
11 Dec FC Bayern München A 1–2 L
04 Dec VfL Wolfsburg H 3–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Jan 1. FSV Mainz 05 A 0–1 L
09 Jan VfL Wolfsburg H 1–0 W
18 Dec 1. FC Union Berlin H 0–1 L
14 Dec Arminia Bielefeld A 0–2 L
11 Dec Borussia Dortmund H 1–1 D
04 Dec FC Augsburg A 3–2 W

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and 1. FSV Mainz 05 launch into their encounter with VfL Bochum 1848.
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Anton Stach is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FSV Mainz 05.
  • 15' 1. FSV Mainz 05 are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined VfL Bochum 1848 backline.
  • 20' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Aaron Martin suffering a number of foals already.
  • 25' 1. FSV Mainz 05 are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against VfL Bochum 1848's shape.
  • 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 45' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 48' Jerry St. Juste doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 53' 1. FSV Mainz 05 currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 55' 1. FSV Mainz 05 player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 60' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 61' VfL Bochum 1848 manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Danny Blum is hanging Milos Pantovic on the field on 61 minute.
  • 66' VfL Bochum 1848 fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 70' Armel Bella Kotchap picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 75' 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.
  • 76' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Cristian Gamboa on 76 minutes.
  • 80' The supporters are chanting for Jurgen Locadia. He replaces Eduard Lowen on 80 minute.
  • 85' Controversy at the stadium! Kevin Stoger argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Paul Nebel on 86.
  • 89' Bo Svensson was booked on 89.
  • 90' The 1. FSV Mainz 05 manager makes a substitution. Aaron Martin departs to be replaced by Anderson Lucoqui.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Elvis Rexhbecaj on 90 minutes.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. 1. FSV Mainz 05 take all three points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.47 1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9 VfL Bochum 1848 xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FSV Mainz 0550% Draw28% VfL Bochum 184822%
Actual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw
78%
Draw or VfL Bochum 1848
50%
1. FSV Mainz 05 or VfL Bochum 1848
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FSV Mainz 0534% Draw49% VfL Bochum 184817%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11.5%
2 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
5.4%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 1
4.4%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2.1%

Asian Handicap — 1. FSV Mainz 05

Handicap 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers Push VfL Bochum 1848 covers
-2.5 10% 90%
-2 10% 15% 75%
-1.5 25% 75%
-1 25% 24% 51%
-0.5 49% 51%
+0.5 78% 22%
+1 78% 14% 8%
+1.5 92% 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% 2%

Clean Sheet

1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
41%
VfL Bochum 1848 keeps clean sheet
24%

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