SV Werder Bremen vs 1. FSV Mainz 05, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SV Werder Bremen vs 1. FSV Mainz 05 — Bundesliga at Wohninvest WESERSTADION.
- SV Werder Bremen 4 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 4 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Schroder
- Assistant 1 Norbert Grudzinski
- Assistant 2 Jan Neitzel
3 games this season
🟨 7.3/game
⚽ 7.7 goals/game
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 4–0 | W |
| 26 Aug | SC Freiburg | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Aug | FC Bayern München | H | 0–4 | L |
| 12 Aug | FC Viktoria Köln 1904 | A | 2–3 | L |
| 27 May | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 May | 1. FC Köln | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | SV Werder Bremen | A | 0–4 | L |
| 27 Aug | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Aug | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 1–4 | L |
| 12 Aug | SV 07 Elversberg | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 May | Borussia Dortmund | A | 2–2 | D |
| 21 May | VfB Stuttgart | H | 1–4 | L |
Season Stats
| SV Werder Bremen | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #6 |
| 7 | Points | 7 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 2 / 1 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 1 |
| 8 | Scored | 10 |
| 8 | Conceded | 6 |
| +0 | GD | +4 |
| 1.75 | PPG | 1.75 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
SV Werder Bremen this season
SV Werder Bremen this season
50%
Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
SV Werder Bremen are 8th (7 pts). 1. FSV Mainz 05 are 6th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
SV Werder Bremen
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
3/–
76+
4/1
■ 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)
SV Werder Bremen
| Niclas Fullkrug | 3 G | |
| Marco Grull | 2 G | 3 A |
| Eren Dinkci | 1 G | |
| Dariusz Stalmach | 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.
- 2' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Andreas Hanche-Olsen.
- 3' Assisted by Marvin Ducksch with the perfectly-timed delivery and Marvin Ducksch makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 8' The energy levels are beginning to show. Bo Svensson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jens Stage on 10 minutes.
- 15' Robin Zentner has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 20' 1. FSV Mainz 05 fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 23' The SV Werder Bremen manager makes a substitution. Marvin Ducksch departs to be replaced by Nick Woltemade.
- 28' Sepp van den Berg needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 33' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both SV Werder Bremen and 1. FSV Mainz 05 are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 38' SV Werder Bremen started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 38.
- 43' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 46' Time for substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05. Andreas Hanche-Olsen is replaced by Stefan Bell.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 53' Magnificent from Jens Stage! That is 22 goals in 105 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 55' A moment of madness from Marco Friedl on 55 minutes earns him a Yellow card. SV Werder Bremen will be frustrated.
- 60' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dominik Kohr, as he is very good at scoring at Wohninvest WESERSTADION with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 65' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Sepp van den Berg.
- 67' Tom Krauss is ready to make an impact after coming on for Philipp Mwene at the 67 minute mark.
- 72' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 76' The whistle greets Dawid Kownacki as he departs to be replaced by Justin Njinmah.
- 81' Austria international Philipp Mwene has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 3 assists in the Array this season.
- 82' GOAL! Leonardo Bittencourt fires home to make it 3-0!
- 83' A goal from the Germany international Justin Njinmah! He fires home on 83 to make it 4-0!
- 84' A tactical swap from 1. FSV Mainz 05 — Matondo-Merveille Papela on, Dominik Kohr off on 84 minutes.
- 86' SV Werder Bremen ring the changes. Mitchell Weiser has done his job and it is now time for Leon Opitz to step up.
- 4-0 the final result. 1. FSV Mainz 05 will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
SV Werder Bremen Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 1
- 32
-
8
Mitchell Weiser ↓ Leon Opitz 86'
- 4
-
7
Marvin Ducksch ↓ Nick Woltemade 23'
-
9
Dawid Kownacki ↓ Justin Njinmah 76'
- 5
- 20
- 3
- 6
-
36
Christian Gross ↓ Senne Lynen 76'
Bench
- 13
- 30
- 23
-
10
Leonardo Bittencourt ↑ 76'
- 2
-
29
Nick Woltemade ↑ 23'
-
14
Senne Lynen ↑ 76'
-
17
Justin Njinmah ↑ 76'
-
35
Leon Opitz ↑ 86'
Coach
Ole Werner
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 3
- 19
- 31
-
2
Philipp Mwene ↓ Tom Krauss 67'
- 27
- 9
- 8
- 20
- 25
-
43
Brajan Gruda ↓ Nelson Weiper 67'
-
7
Jae-sung Lee ↓ Marco Richter 67'
Bench
-
10
Marco Richter ↑ 67'
-
16
Stefan Bell ↑ 46'
- 21
- 33
-
14
Tom Krauss ↑ 67'
-
24
Matondo-Merveille Papela ↑ 84'
- 1
-
44
Nelson Weiper ↑ 67'
- 45
Coach
Bo Svensson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Robin Quaison | 5 |
| Marvin Ducksch | 3 |
| Jean-Philippe Mateta | 2 |
| Max Kruse | 2 |
| Jens Stage | 2 |
| Leonardo Bittencourt | 2 |
| Jean-Paul Boetius | 1 |
| Edimilson Fernandes | 1 |
Head to Head
SV Werder Bremen Form
2023-09-02
SV Werder Bremen
4–0
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
2023-08-26
SC Freiburg
1–0
SV Werder Bremen
L
2023-08-18
SV Werder Bremen
0–4
FC Bayern München
L
2023-08-12
FC Viktoria Köln 1904
3–2
SV Werder Bremen
L
2023-05-27
1. FC Union Berlin
1–0
SV Werder Bremen
L
2023-05-20
SV Werder Bremen
1–1
1. FC Köln
D
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
2023-09-02
SV Werder Bremen
4–0
1. FSV Mainz 05
L
2023-08-27
1. FSV Mainz 05
1–1
Eintracht Frankfurt
D
2023-08-20
1. FC Union Berlin
4–1
1. FSV Mainz 05
L
2023-08-12
SV 07 Elversberg
0–1
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
2023-05-27
Borussia Dortmund
2–2
1. FSV Mainz 05
D
2023-05-21
1. FSV Mainz 05
1–4
VfB Stuttgart
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.95
SV Werder Bremen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.85
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
I would bet for:
SV Werder Bremen or 1. FSV Mainz 05 77% + Over 2.5 goals 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SV Werder Bremen win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.8
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
SV Werder Bremen or Draw
67%
Draw or 1. FSV Mainz 05
57%
SV Werder Bremen or 1. FSV Mainz 05
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SV Werder Bremen win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–0 not predicted4 – 0Actual
1 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 2
6.9%
3 – 1
4.9%
3 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
4.4%
2 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
4.3%
0 – 2
3.9%
1 – 0
3.9%
0 – 1
3.6%
Asian Handicap — SV Werder Bremen
| Handicap | SV Werder Bremen covers | Push | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 12% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 18% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 17% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 11% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
SV Werder Bremen keeps clean sheet
17%
✗
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

