VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FSV Mainz 05, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FSV Mainz 05 — Bundesliga at Mercedes-Benz Arena.
- VfB Stuttgart 4 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 4 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Hartmann
- Referee Tobias Stieler
- Referee Robert Kempter
- Referee Matthias Jollenbeck
- Referee Christian Leicher
4 games this season
🟨 5.3/game
⚽ 30.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 2–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | FC Schalke 04 | H | 1–3 | L |
| 18 Dec | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | Hertha BSC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Dec | Borussia Mönchengladbach | A | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Dec | FC Augsburg | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | VfB Stuttgart | A | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Dec | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Dec | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Dec | RB Leipzig | A | 1–4 | L |
| 09 Dec | Hannover 96 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Nov | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| VfB Stuttgart | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #6 |
| 3 | Points | 7 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 1 / 0 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 1 |
| 6 | Scored | 10 |
| 9 | Conceded | 6 |
| -3 | GD | +4 |
| 0.75 | PPG | 1.75 |
| 25% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
VfB Stuttgart this season
VfB Stuttgart this season
50%
Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
VfB Stuttgart are 15th (3 pts). 1. FSV Mainz 05 are 6th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
VfB Stuttgart
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
1/2
76+
1/2
■ 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)
VfB Stuttgart
| Josha Vagnoman | 2 G | 1 A |
| Ermedin Demirovic | 1 G | |
| Grischa Promel | 1 G | |
| Bilal El Khannouss | 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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and VfB Stuttgart launch into their encounter with 1. FSV Mainz 05.
- 5' 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.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ron-Robert Zieler made 440 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' 1. FSV Mainz 05 come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 20' The referee has no hesitation. Marc-Oliver Kempf is booked for VfB Stuttgart — Yellow card on 20.
- 22' GOAL! Santiago Ascacibar fires home to make it 1-0!
- 27' VfB Stuttgart are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 28' Assisted by Robin Quaison with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jean-Philippe Mateta makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 33' 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.
- 38' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 43' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both VfB Stuttgart and 1. FSV Mainz 05 are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 46' Fresh legs for VfB Stuttgart! Emiliano Insua comes on to replace Borna Sosa.
- 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering VfB Stuttgart that had 440 games and scored 446 goals.
- 56' It looks surprising 1. FSV Mainz 05 does not make any changes. Levin Oztunali has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 61' It’s high time Sandro Schwarz made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 66' The 31-year-old Pierre Kunde has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 68' The crowd applauds Jean-Paul Boetius as he leaves the pitch. Gerrit Holtmann steps in for 1. FSV Mainz 05.
- 72' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Alexander Hack makes it 1-2.
- 77' Jean-Paul Boetius has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 78' Another substitution for VfB Stuttgart to replace Alexander Esswein by Tasos Donis on 78 minute.
- 81' The whistle greets Robin Quaison as he departs to be replaced by Anthony Ujah.
- 83' Nicolas Gonzalez doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 84' 1. FSV Mainz 05 player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 85' Marc-Oliver Kempf is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 87' Another change for 1. FSV Mainz 05 made on 87 minute. Jean-Philippe Mateta leaves to be changed by Moussa Niakhate.
- 89' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Santiago Ascacibar.
- 90' Gerrit Holtmann was booked on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for VfB Stuttgart.
Lineups
VfB Stuttgart Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
14
Alexander Esswein ↓ Tasos Donis 78'
- 8
- 27
- 1
- 5
- 20
-
3
Dennis Aogo ↓ Nicolas Gonzalez 46'
- 6
- 4
-
24
Borna Sosa ↓ Emiliano Insua 46'
Bench
- 13
-
2
Emiliano Insua ↑ 46'
- 28
- 32
-
11
Tasos Donis ↑ 78'
- 17
-
22
Nicolas Gonzalez ↑ 46'
Coach
Markus Weinzierl
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 22
- 18
- 16
- 42
- 25
- 8
-
7
Robin Quaison ↓ Anthony Ujah 81'
- 5
- 14
- 3
Bench
- 27
-
38
Gerrit Holtmann ↑ 68'
- 10
- 34
-
20
Anthony Ujah ↑ 81'
-
19
Moussa Niakhate ↑ 87'
- 28
Coach
Sandro Schwarz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sehrou Guirassy | 5 |
| Borna Sosa | 2 |
| Alexander Hack | 2 |
| Marcus Ingvartsen | 2 |
| Silas Wamangituka | 2 |
| Sasa Kalajdzic | 2 |
| Jamie Leweling | 2 |
| Anthony Ujah | 1 |
Head to Head
VfB Stuttgart Form
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
2019-01-19
VfB Stuttgart
2–3
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
2018-12-23
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
1–1
1. FSV Mainz 05
D
2018-12-19
1. FSV Mainz 05
2–2
Eintracht Frankfurt
D
2018-12-16
RB Leipzig
4–1
1. FSV Mainz 05
L
2018-12-09
1. FSV Mainz 05
1–1
Hannover 96
D
2018-11-30
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf
0–1
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.54
VfB Stuttgart xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.34
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.88
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
Double Chance
VfB Stuttgart or Draw
50%
Draw or 1. FSV Mainz 05
73%
VfB Stuttgart or 1. FSV Mainz 05
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 1
8.2%
1 – 3
6.5%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 1
5.6%
2 – 3
Actual
0 – 1
4.4%
0 – 3
4.4%
1 – 4
3.8%
3 – 2
3.3%
0 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — VfB Stuttgart
| Handicap | VfB Stuttgart covers | Push | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 13% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +1 | 46% | 20% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 16% | 18% |
| +2.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
Clean Sheet
VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

