Wednesday , 30 September 2026

RB Leipzig vs 1. FSV Mainz 05, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2020-21
RB Leipzig
3 – 1
Full Time
1. FSV Mainz 05
Sun 20 Sep 2020 · 13:30 UTC Red Bull Arena HT 45+2' · FT 45+4'
Y 30' Jean-Philippe Mateta
Y 58' Danny Latza
Yussuf Poulsen 64' Y

Overview

Match Preview

RB Leipzig vs 1. FSV Mainz 05 — Bundesliga at Red Bull Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Guido Kleve
  • Referee Sven Waschitzki
  • Referee Florian Badstubner
  • Referee Manuel Grafe
  • Referee Markus Sinn

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Borussia Dortmund 4 12
2 FC Bayern München 4 10
3 SC Freiburg 4 10
4 FC Augsburg 4 7
5 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4 7
6 1. FSV Mainz 05 4 7
7 SV 07 Elversberg 4 7
8 SV Werder Bremen 4 7
9 RB Leipzig 4 6
10 Eintracht Frankfurt 4 5
11 FC Schalke 04 4 5
12 SC Paderborn 07 4 4
13 1. FC Köln 4 4
14 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 4 3
15 VfB Stuttgart 4 3
16 Hamburger SV 4 3
17 1. FC Union Berlin 4 1
18 Borussia Mönchengladbach 4 0

Head-to-Head

8
4
8
RB Leipzig 20 games · Avg 3.3 goals 1. FSV Mainz 05
Last 5 meetings
2020-09-20 RB Leipzig 3–1 1. FSV Mainz 05 2020-05-24 1. FSV Mainz 05 0–5 RB Leipzig 2019-11-02 RB Leipzig 8–0 1. FSV Mainz 05 2019-05-03 1. FSV Mainz 05 3–3 RB Leipzig 2018-12-16 RB Leipzig 4–1 1. FSV Mainz 05

Recent Form

RB Leipzig
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Sep 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 3–1 W
12 Sep 1. FC Nürnberg A 3–0 W
18 Aug Paris Saint-Germain FC H 0–3 L
13 Aug Club Atlético de Madrid H 2–1 W
27 Jun FC Augsburg A 2–1 W
20 Jun Borussia Dortmund H 0–2 L
1. FSV Mainz 05
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Sep RB Leipzig A 1–3 L
11 Sep TSV Havelse A 5–1 W
27 Jun Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 0–1 L
20 Jun SV Werder Bremen H 3–1 W
17 Jun Borussia Dortmund A 2–0 W
14 Jun FC Augsburg H 0–1 L

Season Stats

RB Leipzig 1. FSV Mainz 05
#9 Position #6
6 Points 7
4 Played 4
2 / 0 / 2 W / D / L 2 / 1 / 1
9 Scored 10
5 Conceded 6
+4 GD +4
1.50 PPG 1.75
50% Win % 50%

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season
50% Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season

RB Leipzig are 9th (6 pts). 1. FSV Mainz 05 are 6th (7 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

RB Leipzig
0-15
–/1
16-30
3/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
3/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FSV Mainz 05
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
–/–
76+
5/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

RB Leipzig
Antonio Nusa 2 G 2 A
Ridle Baku 2 G
Rocco Reitz 1 G
1. FSV Mainz 05
Phillip Tietz 4 G
Sheraldo Becker 2 G 3 A
Philipp Mwene 1 G 1 A
Ransford Konigsdorffer 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: 1. FSV Mainz 05 gets underway.
  • 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' The energy levels are beginning to show. Julian Nagelsmann might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 15' 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 Amadou Haidara suffering a number of foals already.
  • 17' Emil Forsberg makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and RB Leipzig are in front.
  • 21' Yussuf Poulsen makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and RB Leipzig are in front.
  • 26' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 26 minutes.
  • 30' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jean-Philippe Mateta.
  • 35' Germany international Jonathan Burkardt has been a key figure this campaign — 3 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
  • 40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 45' 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.
  • 48' Magnificent from Jean-Philippe Mateta! That is 70 goals in 438 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 51' Goal! Amadou Haidara scores his 19 goal in 222 matches.
  • 56' A quiet spell here at Red Bull Arena. 1. FSV Mainz 05 seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 58' 1. FSV Mainz 05 receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 58.
  • 63' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 64' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Yussuf Poulsen.
  • 68' Fresh legs for 1. FSV Mainz 05! Levin Oztunali comes on to replace Jonathan Burkardt.
  • 69' RB Leipzig manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Hwang Heechan is hanging Dani Olmo on the field on 69 minute.
  • 74' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 77' Benjamin Henrichs is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kevin Kampl at the 77 minute mark.
  • 82' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 86' Fresh legs for 1. FSV Mainz 05! Niklas Tauer comes on to replace Danny Latza.
  • 87' The supporters are chanting for Issah Abbas. He replaces Karim Onisiwo on 87 minute.
  • 90' Time for substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05. Jean-Philippe Mateta is replaced by Paul Nebel.
  • With this win, RB Leipzig is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

RB Leipzig Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Julian Nagelsmann

1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Achim Beierlorzer

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Timo Werner 9
Yussuf Poulsen 5
Moussa Niakhate 4
Marcus Ingvartsen 3
Christopher Nkunku 3
Marcel Halstenberg 2
Marcel Sabitzer 2
Karim Onisiwo 2

Head to Head

2020-09-20 RB Leipzig 3–1 1. FSV Mainz 05 2020-05-24 1. FSV Mainz 05 0–5 RB Leipzig 2019-11-02 RB Leipzig 8–0 1. FSV Mainz 05 2019-05-03 1. FSV Mainz 05 3–3 RB Leipzig 2018-12-16 RB Leipzig 4–1 1. FSV Mainz 05

RB Leipzig Form

2020-09-20 RB Leipzig 3–1 1. FSV Mainz 05 W 2020-09-12 1. FC Nürnberg 0–3 RB Leipzig W 2020-08-18 RB Leipzig 0–3 Paris Saint-Germain FC L 2020-08-13 RB Leipzig 2–1 Club Atlético de Madrid W 2020-06-27 FC Augsburg 1–2 RB Leipzig W 2020-06-20 RB Leipzig 0–2 Borussia Dortmund L

1. FSV Mainz 05 Form

2020-09-20 RB Leipzig 3–1 1. FSV Mainz 05 L 2020-09-11 TSV Havelse 1–5 1. FSV Mainz 05 W 2020-06-27 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–0 1. FSV Mainz 05 L 2020-06-20 1. FSV Mainz 05 3–1 SV Werder Bremen W 2020-06-17 Borussia Dortmund 0–2 1. FSV Mainz 05 W 2020-06-14 1. FSV Mainz 05 0–1 FC Augsburg L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.42 RB Leipzig xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58 1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 75% + Both teams to score 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RB Leipzig57% Draw21% 1. FSV Mainz 0522%
Actual: RB Leipzig win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes72% 0% No28%
Avg goals/match: 4
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 91%
9%
± 2.5 75%
25%
± 3.5 56%
44%
± 4.5 37%
63%

Double Chance

RB Leipzig or Draw
78%
Draw or 1. FSV Mainz 05
43%
RB Leipzig or 1. FSV Mainz 05
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
RB Leipzig42% Draw37% 1. FSV Mainz 0521%
Actual: RB Leipzig win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 1
7.8%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
5.5%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 2
5.1%
3 – 0
4.3%
1 – 0
4.1%
4 – 1
4%
2 – 3
3.4%
4 – 2
3.2%

Asian Handicap — RB Leipzig

Handicap RB Leipzig covers Push 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers
-2.5 19% — 81%
-2 19% 16% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 20% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 13% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 7% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

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