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VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FSV Mainz 05, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2021-22
Fri 26 Nov 2021 · 19:30 UTC Mercedes-Benz Arena HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FSV Mainz 05Bundesliga at Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Stefan Lupp
  • Referee Jonas Weickenmeier
  • Referee Thorben Siewer
  • Referee Matthias Jollenbeck
  • Referee Christian Leicher
  • Referee Christof Gunsch

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Nov 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 2–1 W
20 Nov Borussia Dortmund A 1–2 L
06 Nov Arminia Bielefeld H 0–1 L
31 Oct FC Augsburg A 1–4 L
27 Oct 1. FC Köln H 0–2 L
24 Oct 1. FC Union Berlin H 1–1 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Nov VfB Stuttgart A 1–2 L
21 Nov 1. FC Köln H 1–1 D
05 Nov Borussia Mönchengladbach H 1–1 D
30 Oct Arminia Bielefeld A 2–1 W
26 Oct Arminia Bielefeld H 3–2 W
22 Oct FC Augsburg H 4–1 W

Season Stats

VfB Stuttgart 1. FSV Mainz 05
#10 Position #16
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
PPG
Win %

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

VfB Stuttgart are 10th (0 pts). 1. FSV Mainz 05 are 16th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. 1. FSV Mainz 05 get us underway at Mercedes-Benz Arena.
  • 5' It looks surprising VfB Stuttgart does not make any changes. Jonathan Burkardt has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 9' Aaron Martin catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 9.
  • 14' 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.
  • 19' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 21' What composure from Hiroki Ito! The Japan international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 26' VfB Stuttgart are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FSV Mainz 05 backline.
  • 31' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 36' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Orel Mangala.
  • 39' What an equalizer from Alexander Hack!
  • 44' Jean-Paul Boetius is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for VfB Stuttgart tonight.
  • 49' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 51' GOAL! Borna Sosa fires home to make it 2-1!
  • 52' Borna Sosa is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 57' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 62' The home supporters are growing impatient. VfB Stuttgart must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 63' The VfB Stuttgart bench stirs into life. Philipp Forster is withdrawn and Nikolas Nartey gets his opportunity.
  • 68' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 73' VfB Stuttgart are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 75' A tactical swap from 1. FSV Mainz 05Anton Stach on, David Nemeth off on 75 minutes.
  • 80' It looks like no one’s ball. VfB Stuttgart is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 82' A tactical swap from VfB StuttgartPascal Stenzel on, Omar Marmoush off on 82 minutes.
  • 85' Silas Wamangituka Fundu gets the nod from VfB Stuttgart. He replaces Roberto Massimo and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' Borna Sosa is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for VfB Stuttgart players.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.8 VfB Stuttgart xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.65 1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 81% + VfB Stuttgart or Draw 74%

Match Result

✓ Correct
VfB Stuttgart38% Draw36% 1. FSV Mainz 0526%
Actual: VfB Stuttgart win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes28% 0% No72%
Avg goals/match: 1.45
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 74%
26%
± 1.5 43%
57%
± 2.5 19%
81%
± 3.5 7%
93%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

VfB Stuttgart or Draw
74%
Draw or 1. FSV Mainz 05
62%
VfB Stuttgart or 1. FSV Mainz 05
64%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
VfB Stuttgart21% Draw63% 1. FSV Mainz 0516%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
26%
1 – 0
17.1%
0 – 1
13.6%
1 – 1
13.3%
2 – 0
6.9%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
4.6%
1 – 2
4%
3 – 0
1.8%
2 – 2
1.8%
3 – 1
1.4%
0 – 3
1%

Asian Handicap — VfB Stuttgart

Handicap VfB Stuttgart covers Push 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers
-2.5 3% 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% 89%
-1 11% 23% 66%
-0.5 34% 66%
+0.5 75% 25%
+1 75% 18% 7%
+1.5 93% 7%
+2 93% 6% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
52%
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
45%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.