Hertha BSC vs 1. FSV Mainz 05, DFB-Pokal 2023-24 ROUND 2
Overview
Match Preview
Hertha BSC vs 1. FSV Mainz 05 — DFB-Pokal at Olympiastadion.
- Hertha BSC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthias Jollenbeck
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Oct | SC Paderborn 07 | H | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Oct | 1. FC Nürnberg | A | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Oct | FC Schalke 04 | A | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Sep | FC St. Pauli 1910 | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Sep | Holstein Kiel | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov | Hertha BSC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Oct | VfL Bochum 1848 | A | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Oct | FC Bayern München | H | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Oct | Borussia Mönchengladbach | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Sep | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Sep | FC Augsburg | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Hertha BSC and 1. FSV Mainz 05 get this one started.
- 5' Ludovic Ajorque has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' Fabian Reese is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for 1. FSV Mainz 05 so far.
- 15' It’s high time Pal Dardai made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Maxim Leitsch, as he is very good at scoring at Olympiastadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 35' It is a cagey affair so far. Hertha BSC in their trying to find a way past 1. FSV Mainz 05's compact .
- 40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. Hertha BSC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 48' Fabian Reese doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 50' What a moment for Haris Tabakovic! That strike on 50 puts his side firmly in control.
- 55' Hertha BSC is showing some good football. However, Hertha BSC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 58' The supporters are chanting for Sepp van den Berg. He replaces Maxim Leitsch on 58 minute.
- 61' A stunning finish from Haris Tabakovic — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 66' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 70' Dominik Kohr is replacing Leandro Barreiro Martins for the 1. FSV Mainz 05 side.
- 75' The Hertha BSC manager makes a substitution. Marton Dardai departs to be replaced by Andreas Bouchalakis.
- 78' Deyovaisio Zeefuik has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 78.
- 83' 1. FSV Mainz 05 fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 87' Time for substitution for Hertha BSC. Marten Winkler is replaced by Gustav Christensen.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Ludovic Ajorque argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' Time for substitution for Hertha BSC. Pascal Klemens is replaced by Linus Gechter.
- The final score is 3-0.
Lineups
Hertha BSC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 37
- 34
- 20
- 7
- 11
- 25
- 31
- 12
- 22
-
41
Pascal Klemens ↓ Linus Gechter 90'
Bench
- 2
-
5
Andreas Bouchalakis ↑ 75'
- 9
- 8
- 6
-
44
Linus Gechter ↑ 90'
-
39
Derry Scherhant ↑ 75'
- 33
-
26
Gustav Christensen ↑ 87'
Coach
Pal Dardai
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 23
- 27
- 9
- 8
- 5
-
4
Aymen Barkok ↓ Ludovic Ajorque 58'
- 20
- 14
- 43
-
7
Jae-sung Lee ↓ Marco Richter 58'
Bench
-
3
Sepp van den Berg ↑ 58'
-
17
Ludovic Ajorque ↑ 58'
-
31
Dominik Kohr ↑ 70'
-
10
Marco Richter ↑ 58'
-
21
Danny da Costa ↑ 70'
- 33
- 30
- 24
- 45
Coach
Bo Svensson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Robin Quaison | 4 |
| Silvan Widmer | 2 |
| Marko Grujic | 2 |
| Niklas Stark | 2 |
| Lucas Tousart | 2 |
| Haris Tabakovic | 2 |
| Jean-Paul Boetius | 1 |
| Levin Oztunali | 1 |
Head to Head
Hertha BSC Form
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.67
Hertha BSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hertha BSC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Hertha BSC or Draw
76%
Draw or 1. FSV Mainz 05
49%
Hertha BSC or 1. FSV Mainz 05
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Hertha BSC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
8.9%
2 – 0
8%
0 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
5.9%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
5.1%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Hertha BSC
| Handicap | Hertha BSC covers | Push | 1. FSV Mainz 05 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% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.