VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FSV Mainz 05, Bundesliga 2020-21 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 Aarne Aarnink
- Referee Norbert Grudzinski
- Referee Frank Willenborg
- Referee Daniel Schlager
- Referee Christian Leicher
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Jan | SC Freiburg | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Jan | Arminia Bielefeld | A | 0–3 | L |
| 16 Jan | Borussia Mönchengladbach | H | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Jan | FC Augsburg | A | 4–1 | W |
| 02 Jan | RB Leipzig | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan | VfB Stuttgart | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Jan | RB Leipzig | H | 3–2 | W |
| 19 Jan | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Jan | Borussia Dortmund | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Jan | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Jan | FC Bayern München | A | 2–5 | L |
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' 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.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' VfB Stuttgart is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 21' It’s a booking for 1. FSV Mainz 05 player. Moussa Niakhate gets a Yellow card.
- 26' Another change for VfB Stuttgart made on 26 minute. Gonzalo Castro leaves to be changed by Philipp Forster.
- 27' The whistle greets Robin Quaison as he departs to be replaced by Jonathan Burkardt.
- 32' The referee has no hesitation. Philipp Forster is booked for VfB Stuttgart — Yellow card on 32.
- 37' It’s high time Bo Svensson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 42' Sasa Kalajdzic, a Austria , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 43' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Stefan Bell.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Karim Onisiwo is booked for 1. FSV Mainz 05 — Yellow card on 45.
- 50' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 55' Sasa Kalajdzic puts VfB Stuttgart on the lead.
- 58' The VfB Stuttgart bench stirs into life. Borna Sosa is withdrawn and Roberto Massimo gets his opportunity.
- 62' 1. FSV Mainz 05 manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Levin Oztunali is hanging Edimilson Fernandes on the field on 62 minute.
- 67' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 72' The DR Congo Silas Wamangituka breaks the deadlock on 72 minutes. 2-0!
- 75' Another substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05 to replace Karim Onisiwo by Adam Szalai on 75 minute.
- 80' The travelling 1. FSV Mainz 05 supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dominik Kohr on 81.
- 84' The VfB Stuttgart manager makes a substitution. Konstantinos Mavropanos departs to be replaced by Atakan Karazor.
- 89' Gregor Kobel needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- With this win, VfB Stuttgart is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
VfB Stuttgart Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 5
- 23
- 2
- 1
- 8
- 4
-
24
Borna Sosa ↓ Roberto Massimo 58'
- 22
- 3
- 9
Bench
-
16
Atakan Karazor ↑ 84'
- 11
- 10
- 15
-
30
Roberto Massimo ↑ 58'
- 33
-
20
Philipp Forster ↑ 26'
- 31
-
7
Tanguy Coulibaly ↑ 84'
Coach
Pellegrino Matarazzo
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 31
- 23
- 27
-
16
Stefan Bell ↓ Jean-Paul Boetius 75'
-
6
Danny Latza C ↓ Kevin Stoger 62'
- 7
- 21
- 19
- 22
- 20
Bench
- 37
- 42
-
8
Levin Oztunali ↑ 62'
-
5
Jean-Paul Boetius ↑ 75'
-
29
Jonathan Burkardt ↑ 27'
-
28
Adam Szalai ↑ 75'
-
17
Kevin Stoger ↑ 62'
- 15
- 25
Coach
Bo Svensson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sehrou Guirassy | 5 |
| Silas Wamangituka | 2 |
| Sasa Kalajdzic | 2 |
| Jamie Leweling | 2 |
| Borna Sosa | 2 |
| Alexander Hack | 2 |
| Marcus Ingvartsen | 2 |
| Wataru Endo | 1 |
Head to Head
VfB Stuttgart Form
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.67
VfB Stuttgart xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.91
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
I would bet for:
VfB Stuttgart or 1. FSV Mainz 05 77% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: VfB Stuttgart win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.58
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
VfB Stuttgart or Draw
63%
Draw or 1. FSV Mainz 05
60%
VfB Stuttgart or 1. FSV Mainz 05
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 3
5.2%
0 – 2
5.1%
0 – 1
4.8%
2 – 3
4.3%
0 – 0
4.1%
1 – 0
4.1%
3 – 1
4%
2 – 0
Actual
Asian Handicap — VfB Stuttgart
| Handicap | VfB Stuttgart covers | Push | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 16% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 19% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 13% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
16%
✗
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.