VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FSV Mainz 05, Bundesliga 2022-23 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 Stefan Lupp
- Referee Felix Brych
- Referee Mark Borsch
- Referee Eduard Beitinger
- Referee Gunter Perl
- Referee Benjamin Brand
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mönchengladbach | A | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Oct | FC Augsburg | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Oct | Borussia Dortmund | A | 0–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Köln | H | 5–0 | 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' Three points are at stake. VfB Stuttgart host 1. FSV Mainz 05 — let the battle begin!
- 5' VfB Stuttgart are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Anthony Caci made 365 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' 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.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. VfB Stuttgart and 1. FSV Mainz 05 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' Edimilson Fernandes, a Switzerland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 36' What composure from Sehrou Guirassy! The Guinea international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 40' Marcus Ingvartsen has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 40 minutes.
- 45' The 26-year-old Nikolas Nartey has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 50' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 55' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Bruno Labbadia will be considering his options from the bench.
- 60' It is a cagey affair so far. VfB Stuttgart in their trying to find a way past 1. FSV Mainz 05's compact .
- 62' A moment of madness from Dominik Kohr on 62 minutes earns him a Yellow card. 1. FSV Mainz 05 will be frustrated.
- 65' The whistle greets Marcus Ingvartsen as he departs to be replaced by Lee Jaesung.
- 70' The referee has no hesitation. Silas Wamangituka Fundu is booked for VfB Stuttgart — Yellow card on 70.
- 75' 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.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Josha Vagnoman. He replaces Nikolas Nartey on 77 minute.
- 78' The 1. FSV Mainz 05 bench stirs into life. Aymen Barkok is withdrawn and Anton Stach gets his opportunity.
- 79' Poor challenge from Leandro Barreiro Martins. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 84' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. VfB Stuttgart needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 86' 1. FSV Mainz 05 ring the changes. Leandro Barreiro Martins has done his job and it is now time for Angelo Fulgini to step up.
- 90' Another change for VfB Stuttgart made on 90 minute. Silas Wamangituka Fundu leaves to be changed by Thomas Kastanaras.
- 90' Poor challenge from Angelo Fulgini. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- It finishes all square. VfB Stuttgart and 1. FSV Mainz 05 share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
VfB Stuttgart Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 5
- 1
- 2
-
28
Nikolas Nartey ↓ Josha Vagnoman 77'
- 9
- 3
- 21
-
10
Tiago Tomas ↓ Chris Fuhrich 77'
- 32
- 14
Bench
-
4
Josha Vagnoman ↑ 77'
- 15
-
22
Chris Fuhrich ↑ 77'
- 33
- 20
- 25
- 8
- 11
-
39
Thomas Kastanaras ↑ 90'
Coach
Bruno Labbadia
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 31
- 1
- 42
- 9
- 3
- 8
-
4
Aymen Barkok ↓ Anton Stach 78'
- 20
- 30
-
11
Marcus Ingvartsen ↓ Lee Jaesung 65'
Bench
-
7
Lee Jaesung ↑ 65'
-
10
Angelo Fulgini ↑ 86'
- 21
- 5
-
6
Anton Stach ↑ 78'
- 25
- 38
- 32
- 43
Coach
Bo Svensson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sehrou Guirassy | 5 |
| Sasa Kalajdzic | 2 |
| Jamie Leweling | 2 |
| Borna Sosa | 2 |
| Alexander Hack | 2 |
| Marcus Ingvartsen | 2 |
| Silas Wamangituka | 2 |
| Maximilian Mittelstadt | 1 |
Head to Head
VfB Stuttgart Form
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.64
VfB Stuttgart xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.85
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
I would bet for:
VfB Stuttgart or 1. FSV Mainz 05 76% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.49
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
VfB Stuttgart or Draw
64%
Draw or 1. FSV Mainz 05
60%
VfB Stuttgart or 1. FSV Mainz 05
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
5%
0 – 1
5%
0 – 0
4.5%
1 – 0
4.4%
2 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
4.2%
3 – 1
4%
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% | 17% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 19% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
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.

