VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FSV Mainz 05, Bundesliga 2023-24 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 Deniz Aytekin
- Assistant 1 Christian Dietz
- Assistant 2 Eduard Beitinger
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Feb | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 2–3 | L |
| 03 Feb | SC Freiburg | A | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Jan | RB Leipzig | H | 5–2 | W |
| 20 Jan | VfL Bochum 1848 | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Jan | Borussia Mönchengladbach | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | VfB Stuttgart | A | 1–3 | L |
| 07 Feb | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Feb | SV Werder Bremen | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Jan | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Jan | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Dec | Borussia Dortmund | A | 1–1 | D |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Mercedes-Benz Arena!
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. VfB Stuttgart in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past 1. FSV Mainz 05's compact 3-4-2-1.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' The travelling 1. FSV Mainz 05 supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Anthony Caci, as he is very good at scoring at Mercedes-Benz Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 25' It looks surprising VfB Stuttgart does not make any changes. Josuha Guilavogui has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 30' 1. FSV Mainz 05 started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
- 35' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 40' 1. FSV Mainz 05 are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 44' The Germany Maximilian Mittelstadt breaks the deadlock on 44 minutes. 1-0!
- 46' Another change for 1. FSV Mainz 05 made on 46 minute. Matondo-Merveille Papela leaves to be changed by Jae-sung Lee.
- 47' Jamie Leweling is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 50' GOAL! Jamie Leweling scores on 45. Assisted by Pascal Stenzel
- 55' VfB Stuttgart currently sit 3 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 60' 1. FSV Mainz 05 come into this ranked 17 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 61' VfB Stuttgart manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Anthony Rouault is hanging Chris Fuhrich on the field on 61 minute.
- 62' The supporters are chanting for Sehrou Guirassy. He replaces Jamie Leweling on 62 minute.
- 67' 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.
- 70' The crowd applauds Andreas Hanche-Olsen as he leaves the pitch. Tom Krauss steps in for 1. FSV Mainz 05.
- 73' Against the run of play, Deniz Undav has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 76' The deadlock is broken! Ludovic Ajorque gets on the scoresheet on 76 minutes.
- 76' Mahmoud Dahoud is ready to make an impact after coming on for Angelo Stiller at the 76 minute mark.
- 79' VfB Stuttgart manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jeong Wooyeong is hanging Deniz Undav on the field on 79 minute.
- 82' Poor challenge from Atakan Karazor. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 84' The whistle greets Josuha Guilavogui as he departs to be replaced by Brajan Gruda.
- 84' Josuha Guilavogui picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 89' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Andreas Hanche-Olsen made 303 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-1.
Lineups
VfB Stuttgart Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 16
- 2
- 7
-
15
Pascal Stenzel ↓ Josha Vagnoman 62'
-
27
Chris Fuhrich ↓ Anthony Rouault 61'
- 1
- 21
- 18
-
26
Deniz Undav ↓ Jeong Wooyeong 79'
- 8
-
6
Angelo Stiller ↓ Mahmoud Dahoud 76'
Bench
-
4
Josha Vagnoman ↑ 62'
-
5
Mahmoud Dahoud ↑ 76'
-
9
Sehrou Guirassy ↑ 62'
- 32
-
10
Jeong Wooyeong ↑ 79'
- 20
-
29
Anthony Rouault ↑ 61'
- 41
- 19
Coach
Sebastian Hoeneß
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 3
- 17
- 19
- 31
- 23
- 27
- 29
- 18
-
11
Jessic Ngankam ↓ Marco Richter 46'
- 25
- 24
Bench
-
10
Marco Richter ↑ 46'
-
8
Leandro Barreiro Martins ↑ 46'
- 21
- 20
-
14
Tom Krauss ↑ 70'
- 1
-
43
Brajan Gruda ↑ 84'
-
7
Jae-sung Lee ↑ 46'
- 45
Coach
Jan Siewert
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.04
VfB Stuttgart xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.91
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 74% + Both teams to score 74%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: VfB Stuttgart win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.95
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 3.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 4.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
Double Chance
VfB Stuttgart or Draw
70%
Draw or 1. FSV Mainz 05
52%
VfB Stuttgart or 1. FSV Mainz 05
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: VfB Stuttgart win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.3%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
7%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 2
4.7%
2 – 3
4.4%
1 – 3
4.4%
2 – 0
4.1%
0 – 2
3.6%
1 – 0
3.5%
0 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — VfB Stuttgart
| Handicap | VfB Stuttgart covers | Push | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 12% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 18% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 17% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 11% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

