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VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FSV Mainz 05, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2022-23
Sat 21 Jan 2023 · 14:30 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 Felix Brych
  • Referee Mark Borsch
  • Referee Eduard Beitinger
  • Referee Gunter Perl
  • Referee Benjamin Brand

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Jan 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 1–1 D
12 Nov Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 0–2 L
08 Nov Hertha BSC H 2–1 W
04 Nov Borussia Monchengladbach A 1–3 L
29 Oct FC Augsburg H 2–1 W
22 Oct Borussia Dortmund A 0–5 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Jan VfB Stuttgart A 1–1 D
13 Nov Eintracht Frankfurt H 1–1 D
09 Nov FC Schalke 04 A 0–1 L
05 Nov VfL Wolfsburg H 0–3 L
29 Oct FC Bayern München A 2–6 L
21 Oct 1. FC Koln H 5–0 W

Season Stats

VfB Stuttgart 1. FSV Mainz 05
#4 Position #10
62 Points 40
34 Played 34
18 / 8 / 8 W / D / L 10 / 10 / 14
71 Scored 44
49 Conceded 53
+22 GD -9
1.82 PPG 1.18
53% Win % 29%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
32% Clean Sheets
VfB Stuttgart this season
12% Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season

VfB Stuttgart are 4th (62 pts). 1. FSV Mainz 05 are 10th (40 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

VfB Stuttgart
0-15
2/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/3
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/1
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FSV Mainz 05
0-15
4/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
3/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
/1
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Mercedes-Benz Arena. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Bo Svensson might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' VfB Stuttgart are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FSV Mainz 05 backline.
  • 15' The 33-year-old Lee Jaesung has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 25' Sehrou Guirassy needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 2 Red cards this season.
  • 30' Finn Dahmen, a Germany goalkeeper, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 35' Hiroki Ito has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 36' The deadlock is broken! Sehrou Guirassy gets on the scoresheet on 36 minutes.
  • 40' The Denmark Marcus Ingvartsen breaks the deadlock on 40 minutes. 1-1!
  • 45' It is a cagey affair so far. VfB Stuttgart in their trying to find a way past 1. FSV Mainz 05's compact .
  • 50' Edimilson Fernandes has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 55' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FSV Mainz 05 is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 60' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 62' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Dominik Kohr.
  • 65' A change in the 1. FSV Mainz 05 ranks — Marcus Ingvartsen exits the field as Lee Jaesung enters on 65.
  • 70' The referee shows VfB Stuttgart player a Yellow card on 70.
  • 75' VfB Stuttgart is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 77' Nikolas Nartey makes way for Josha Vagnoman at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from VfB Stuttgart.
  • 78' A change in the 1. FSV Mainz 05 ranks — Aymen Barkok exits the field as Anton Stach enters on 78.
  • 79' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Leandro Barreiro Martins.
  • 84' A quiet spell here at Mercedes-Benz Arena. VfB Stuttgart seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 86' The crowd applauds Leandro Barreiro Martins as he leaves the pitch. Angelo Fulgini steps in for 1. FSV Mainz 05.
  • 90' A tactical swap from VfB StuttgartThomas Kastanaras on, Silas Wamangituka Fundu off on 90 minutes.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Angelo Fulgini. He receives a Yellow card.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.12 VfB Stuttgart xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98 1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
I would bet for: VfB Stuttgart to win 60% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
VfB Stuttgart60% Draw23% 1. FSV Mainz 0517%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

VfB Stuttgart or Draw
82%
Draw or 1. FSV Mainz 05
40%
VfB Stuttgart or 1. FSV Mainz 05
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
VfB Stuttgart45% Draw41% 1. FSV Mainz 0514%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
10%
2 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
9%
3 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
6.7%
0 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 2
4.4%
0 – 1
3.7%
4 – 0
3.7%
4 – 1
3.6%

Asian Handicap — VfB Stuttgart

Handicap VfB Stuttgart covers Push 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers
-2.5 20% 80%
-2 20% 19% 61%
-1.5 39% 61%
-1 39% 23% 38%
-0.5 62% 38%
+0.5 84% 16%
+1 84% 10% 6%
+1.5 94% 6%
+2 94% 4% 2%
+2.5 98% 2%

Clean Sheet

VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
38%
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
13%

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