RB Leipzig vs 1. FSV Mainz 05, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RB Leipzig vs 1. FSV Mainz 05 — Bundesliga at Red Bull Arena Leipzig.
- RB Leipzig 34 games · 65 pts (2025/26)
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 34 games · 40 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Deniz Aytekin
- Referee Rafael Foltyn
- Referee Florian Lechner
- Referee Christian Dietz
- Referee Markus Sinn
- Referee Gunter Perl
16 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 5.3 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 34 | 89 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | 59 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 43 |
| 10 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Koln | 34 | 32 |
| 15 | SV Werder Bremen | 34 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 4–1 | W |
| 18 Dec | Arminia Bielefeld | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | FC Augsburg | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Dec | Borussia Monchengladbach | H | 4–1 | W |
| 07 Dec | Manchester City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Dec | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 26 Nov | VfB Stuttgart | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| RB Leipzig | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #10 |
| 65 | Points | 40 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 20 / 5 / 9 | W / D / L | 10 / 10 / 14 |
| 66 | Scored | 44 |
| 47 | Conceded | 53 |
| +19 | GD | -9 |
| 1.91 | PPG | 1.18 |
| 59% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season
RB Leipzig this season
12%
Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
RB Leipzig are 3rd (65 pts). 1. FSV Mainz 05 are 10th (40 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
RB Leipzig
0-15
1/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/1
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FSV Mainz 05
0-15
4/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
3/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
–/1
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. RB Leipzig is hosting 1. FSV Mainz 05 for another epic battle.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' 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.
- 15' 1. FSV Mainz 05 has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 16' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Lee Jaesung.
- 19' It’s gonna be a Red card for Alexander Hack.
- 20' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Alexander Hack.
- 21' The referee calls foul for Alexander Hack. He receives a Red card.
- 21' What a moment for Andre Silva! That strike on 21 puts his side firmly in control.
- 26' It is a cagey affair so far. RB Leipzig in their trying to find a way past 1. FSV Mainz 05's compact .
- 31' 1. FSV Mainz 05 fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 36' 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.
- 41' RB Leipzig are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FSV Mainz 05 backline.
- 46' Christopher Nkunku is replacing Yussuf Poulsen for the RB Leipzig side.
- 47' Goal! Dominik Szoboszlai scores his 40 goal in 222 matches.
- 50' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Dominik Szoboszlai makes it 3-0.
- 55' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 55 minutes.
- 57' What a moment for Lee Jaesung! That strike on 57 puts his side firmly in control.
- 58' Against the run of play, Christopher Nkunku has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 59' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Stefan Bell on 59 minutes.
- 61' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Andre Silva makes it 5-1.
- 64' 1. FSV Mainz 05 make a change. Jean-Paul Boetius trudges off to be replaced by Leandro Barreiro Martins on 64 minutes.
- 65' Time for substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05. Jean-Paul Boetius is replaced by Leandro Barreiro Martins.
- 68' RB Leipzig ring the changes. Andre Silva has done his job and it is now time for Hugo Novoa to step up.
- 69' RB Leipzig ring the changes. Andre Silva has done his job and it is now time for Hugo Novoa to step up.
- 74' It looks surprising RB Leipzig does not make any changes. Tyler Adams has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 79' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 82' A change in the 1. FSV Mainz 05 ranks — Aaron Martin exits the field as Anderson Lucoqui enters on 82.
- 87' Time for substitution for RB Leipzig. Dominik Szoboszlai is replaced by Sidney Raebiger.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for 1. FSV Mainz 05.
Lineups
RB Leipzig Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 9
- 1
-
16
Lukas Klostermann ↓ Joscha Wosz 82'
- 4
- 44
-
33
Andre Silva ↓ Hugo Novoa 68'
- 14
- 17
- 2
- 32
Bench
-
18
Christopher Nkunku ↑ 46'
- 13
- –
- 31
-
38
Hugo Novoa ↑ 68'
-
47
Joscha Wosz ↑ 82'
-
37
Sidney Raebiger ↑ 87'
Coach
Domenico Tedesco
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 27
- 18
- 16
- 42
-
9
Karim Onisiwo ↓ Paul Nebel 82'
- 5
-
3
Aaron Martin ↓ Anderson Lucoqui 82'
- 29
- 30
- 6
Bench
- 1
-
8
Leandro Barreiro Martins ↑ 64'
-
23
Anderson Lucoqui ↑ 82'
- 22
-
26
Paul Nebel ↑ 82'
-
24
Matondo-Merveille Papela ↑ 82'
-
34
David Nemeth ↑ 65'
- 39
Coach
Bo Svensson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
RB Leipzig Form
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.42
RB Leipzig xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 67% + RB Leipzig to win 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RB Leipzig win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.51
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
RB Leipzig or Draw
83%
Draw or 1. FSV Mainz 05
37%
RB Leipzig or 1. FSV Mainz 05
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: RB Leipzig win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
8.8%
1 – 1
8.7%
3 – 1
7.4%
3 – 0
6.9%
1 – 0
6.9%
2 – 2
5%
4 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
4.3%
1 – 2
4.2%
4 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
4.1%
Asian Handicap — RB Leipzig
| Handicap | RB Leipzig covers | Push | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -2 | 25% | 19% | 56% |
| -1.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| -1 | 44% | 21% | 35% |
| -0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
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.