SV Werder Bremen vs 1. FSV Mainz 05, Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SV Werder Bremen vs 1. FSV Mainz 05 — Bundesliga at Wohninvest WESERSTADION.
- SV Werder Bremen 9 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 9 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Martin Petersen
- Assistant 1 Alexander Sather
- Assistant 2 Robert Wessel
6 games this season
🟨 3.7/game
⚽ 16.2 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 9 | 21 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 9 | 21 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 9 | 18 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 9 | 16 |
| 6 | SV Werder Bremen | 9 | 15 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 9 | 13 |
| 8 | VfB Stuttgart | 9 | 12 |
| 9 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 9 | 12 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 9 | 12 |
| 11 | Hamburger SV | 9 | 12 |
| 12 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 9 | 10 |
| 13 | SC Paderborn 07 | 9 | 10 |
| 14 | FC Augsburg | 9 | 9 |
| 15 | 1. FC Köln | 9 | 9 |
| 16 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 9 | 7 |
| 17 | FC Schalke 04 | 9 | 6 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 9 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Jan | Borussia Dortmund | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Jan | FC Augsburg | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Jan | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | H | 3–3 | D |
| 12 Jan | RB Leipzig | A | 2–4 | L |
| 21 Dec | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan | SV Werder Bremen | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Jan | VfB Stuttgart | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Jan | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Jan | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Dec | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| SV Werder Bremen | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #12 |
| 15 | Points | 10 |
| 9 | Played | 9 |
| 4 / 3 / 2 | W / D / L | 3 / 1 / 5 |
| 17 | Scored | 18 |
| 15 | Conceded | 19 |
| +2 | GD | -1 |
| 1.67 | PPG | 1.11 |
| 44% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
SV Werder Bremen this season
SV Werder Bremen this season
33%
Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
SV Werder Bremen are 6th (15 pts). 1. FSV Mainz 05 are 12th (10 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
SV Werder Bremen
0-15
2/2
16-30
1/4
31-45
–/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
5/1
76+
7/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FSV Mainz 05
0-15
–/7
16-30
3/2
31-45
5/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/2
76+
8/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
SV Werder Bremen
| Niclas Fullkrug | 9 G | |
| Marco Grull | 2 G | 6 A |
| Eren Dinkci | 2 G | 1 A |
| Dariusz Stalmach | 1 G |
1. FSV Mainz 05
| Phillip Tietz | 6 G | |
| Anthony Caci | 3 G | 3 A |
| Sheraldo Becker | 2 G | 4 A |
| Philipp Mwene | 1 G | 1 A |
| Ransford Konigsdorffer | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! SV Werder Bremen welcome 1. FSV Mainz 05 for this crunch clash at Wohninvest WESERSTADION.
- 5' The 25-year-old Issa Kabore has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Robin Zentner picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 14' Leonardo Bittencourt makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and SV Werder Bremen are in front.
- 15' That looks like a foul for a card for Bo Henriksen.
- 20' 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.
- 25' 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 Marvin Ducksch suffering a number of foals already.
- 26' Controversy at the stadium! Marco Friedl argues furiously but the card stands.
- 31' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both SV Werder Bremen and 1. FSV Mainz 05 are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 36' Another change for SV Werder Bremen made on 36 minute. Leonardo Bittencourt leaves to be changed by Skelly Alvero.
- 41' SV Werder Bremen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FSV Mainz 05 backline.
- 42' Controversy at the stadium! Niklas Stark argues furiously but the card stands.
- 44' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Anthony Caci.
- 46' Hyun-seok Hong has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nadiem Amiri on 46 minute.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both SV Werder Bremen and 1. FSV Mainz 05 are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 56' The 1. FSV Mainz 05 manager makes a substitution. Stefan Bell departs to be replaced by Maxim Leitsch.
- 61' Danny da Costa is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for 1. FSV Mainz 05 tonight.
- 66' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 70' SV Werder Bremen ring the changes. Marvin Ducksch has done his job and it is now time for Marco Grull to step up.
- 75' Armindo Sieb, a Germany forward, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 78' Romano Schmid is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
- 78' Armindo Sieb has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nelson Weiper on 78 minute.
- 80' That is a card for 1. FSV Mainz 05. Jae-sung Lee will be fuming at that decision.
- 81' A change in the 1. FSV Mainz 05 ranks — Anthony Caci exits the field as Silvan Widmer enters on 81.
- 86' The crowd applauds Anthony Jung as he leaves the pitch. Amos Pieper steps in for SV Werder Bremen.
- 90' It’s a booking for SV Werder Bremen player. Michael Zetterer gets a card.
- The final score is 1-0.
Lineups
SV Werder Bremen Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 1
- 32
- 8
- 10
- 4
-
7
Marvin Ducksch ↓ Marco Grull 70'
- 20
-
3
Anthony Jung ↓ Amos Pieper 86'
-
29
Issa Kabore ↓ Derrick Kohn 70'
- 14
- 11
Bench
- 13
-
5
Amos Pieper ↑ 86'
-
19
Derrick Kohn ↑ 70'
-
17
Marco Grull ↑ 70'
- 33
-
28
Skelly Alvero ↑ 36'
- 30
- 39
Coach
Ole Werner
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
-
19
Anthony Caci ↓ Silvan Widmer 81'
- 31
-
2
Philipp Mwene ↓ Arnaud Nordin 81'
- 27
-
16
Stefan Bell ↓ Maxim Leitsch 56'
-
18
Nadiem Amiri ↓ Hyun-seok Hong 46'
- 21
- 8
-
44
Nelson Weiper ↓ Armindo Sieb 78'
- 6
- 7
Bench
-
9
Arnaud Nordin ↑ 81'
-
5
Maxim Leitsch ↑ 56'
- 15
-
30
Silvan Widmer ↑ 81'
- 25
-
11
Armindo Sieb ↑ 78'
- 1
- 3
-
14
Hyun-seok Hong ↑ 46'
Coach
Bo Henriksen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Robin Quaison | 5 |
| Marvin Ducksch | 3 |
| Niclas Fullkrug | 3 |
| Leonardo Bittencourt | 2 |
| Jae-sung Lee | 2 |
| Jean-Philippe Mateta | 2 |
| Max Kruse | 2 |
| Jens Stage | 2 |
Head to Head
SV Werder Bremen Form
2025-01-31
SV Werder Bremen
1–0
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
2025-01-25
Borussia Dortmund
2–2
SV Werder Bremen
D
2025-01-19
SV Werder Bremen
0–2
FC Augsburg
L
2025-01-15
SV Werder Bremen
3–3
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
D
2025-01-12
RB Leipzig
4–2
SV Werder Bremen
L
2024-12-21
SV Werder Bremen
4–1
1. FC Union Berlin
W
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
2025-01-31
SV Werder Bremen
1–0
1. FSV Mainz 05
L
2025-01-25
1. FSV Mainz 05
2–0
VfB Stuttgart
W
2025-01-19
1. FC Union Berlin
2–1
1. FSV Mainz 05
L
2025-01-14
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
1–0
1. FSV Mainz 05
L
2025-01-11
1. FSV Mainz 05
2–0
VfL Bochum 1848
W
2024-12-21
Eintracht Frankfurt
1–3
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.19
SV Werder Bremen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SV Werder Bremen win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.57
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
SV Werder Bremen or Draw
78%
Draw or 1. FSV Mainz 05
44%
SV Werder Bremen or 1. FSV Mainz 05
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: SV Werder Bremen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
6.8%
3 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.1%
1 – 2
5.7%
1 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
4.5%
0 – 0
4.2%
4 – 1
3.6%
0 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — SV Werder Bremen
| Handicap | SV Werder Bremen covers | Push | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 17% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 21% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
SV Werder Bremen keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

