VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FSV Mainz 05, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FSV Mainz 05 — Bundesliga at Volkswagen Arena.
- VfL Wolfsburg 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 9 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bastian Dankert
- Referee Markus Hacker
- Referee Nicolas Winter
- Referee Rene Rohde
- Referee Soren Storks
- Referee Christian Fischer
5 games this season
🟨 5.0/game
⚽ 31.4 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 9 | 21 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 9 | 21 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 9 | 18 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 9 | 16 |
| 6 | SV Werder Bremen | 9 | 15 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 9 | 13 |
| 8 | VfB Stuttgart | 9 | 12 |
| 9 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 9 | 12 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 9 | 12 |
| 11 | Hamburger SV | 9 | 12 |
| 12 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 9 | 10 |
| 13 | SC Paderborn 07 | 9 | 10 |
| 14 | FC Augsburg | 9 | 9 |
| 15 | 1. FC Köln | 9 | 9 |
| 16 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 9 | 7 |
| 17 | FC Schalke 04 | 9 | 6 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 9 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 2–3 | L |
| 16 May | RB Leipzig | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 May | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Apr | Borussia Dortmund | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Apr | VfB Stuttgart | A | 3–1 | W |
| 17 Apr | FC Bayern München | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 3–2 | W |
| 16 May | Borussia Dortmund | H | 1–3 | L |
| 09 May | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 May | Hertha BSC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Apr | FC Bayern München | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Apr | SV Werder Bremen | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
48%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
H2H (25 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FSV Mainz 05
0-15
–/7
16-30
3/2
31-45
5/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/2
76+
8/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FSV Mainz 05
| Phillip Tietz | 6 G | |
| Anthony Caci | 3 G | 3 A |
| Sheraldo Becker | 2 G | 4 A |
| Philipp Mwene | 1 G | 1 A |
| Ransford Konigsdorffer | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — VfL Wolfsburg and 1. FSV Mainz 05 get this one started.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Danny Latza suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Austria international Xaver Schlager has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. VfL Wolfsburg needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' VfL Wolfsburg is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. VfL Wolfsburg must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 29' Poor challenge from Leandro Barreiro Martins. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 32' A change in the 1. FSV Mainz 05 ranks — Leandro Barreiro Martins exits the field as Danny Latza enters on 32.
- 37' Both keepers have barely been tested. VfL Wolfsburg and 1. FSV Mainz 05 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 40' Stefan Bell has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 40.
- 41' It’s a booking for 1. FSV Mainz 05 player. Stefan Bell gets a Yellow card.
- 44' Jean-Paul Boetius adds to his 0 season tally! 1. FSV Mainz 05 lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 47' Brilliant from the forward! Maximilian Philipp makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 47.
- 48' Maximilian Philipp with the second goal in the match!
- 51' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Maximilian Arnold.
- 52' The referee shows VfL Wolfsburg player a Yellow card on 52.
- 54' What composure from Robin Quaison! The Sweden international strokes it home. 2-2.
- 55' Brilliant from the ! Robin Quaison makes it 2-3 with a superb finish on 55.
- 56' The referee has no hesitation. Xaver Schlager is booked for VfL Wolfsburg — Yellow card on 56.
- 57' VfL Wolfsburg make a change. Kevin Mbabu trudges off to be replaced by Joao Victor on 57 minutes.
- 58' Tim Siersleben is ready to make an impact after coming on for John Brooks at the 58 minute mark.
- 61' Jean-Paul Boetius is having his name booked by the referee on 61.
- 66' A stunning finish from Joao Victor — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 69' The whistle greets Josip Brekalo as he departs to be replaced by Daniel Ginczek.
- 70' Josip Brekalo makes way for Daniel Ginczek at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from VfL Wolfsburg.
- 71' Time for substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05. Daniel Brosinski is replaced by Edimilson Fernandes.
- 75' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Maximilian Philipp.
- 77' GOAL! Stefan Bell scores on 77. Assisted by Edimilson Fernandes
- 78' Brilliant from the ! Stefan Bell makes it 3-5 with a superb finish on 78.
- 81' Time for substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05. Danny da Costa is replaced by Philipp Mwene.
- 83' A tactical swap from VfL Wolfsburg — Jerome Roussillon on, Paulo Otavio off on 83 minutes.
- 84' The VfL Wolfsburg bench stirs into life. Paulo Otavio is withdrawn and Jerome Roussillon gets his opportunity.
- 89' Maxence Lacroix, a France , has 32 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- The final score is 2-3.
Lineups
VfL Wolfsburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 9
-
25
John Brooks ↓ Tim Siersleben 57'
- 27
-
7
Josip Brekalo ↓ Daniel Ginczek 69'
- 12
- 17
- 20
- 6
-
19
Kevin Mbabu ↓ Joao Victor 57'
- 24
Bench
-
15
Jerome Roussillon ↑ 83'
-
33
Daniel Ginczek ↑ 69'
- 23
-
31
Yannick Gerhardt ↑ 83'
- 14
-
40
Joao Victor ↑ 57'
- 35
- 30
-
39
Tim Siersleben ↑ 57'
Coach
Oliver Glasner
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 31
- 37
- 18
- 16
-
7
Robin Quaison ↓ Adam Szalai 71'
- 21
- 5
- 19
- 35
-
22
Danny da Costa ↓ Philipp Mwene 81'
Bench
-
23
Philipp Mwene ↑ 81'
- 42
-
6
Danny Latza ↑ 32'
-
8
Levin Oztunali ↑ 81'
-
28
Adam Szalai ↑ 71'
- 9
-
20
Edimilson Fernandes ↑ 71'
- 33
Coach
Bo Svensson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jonas Wind | 7 |
| Maximilian Arnold | 3 |
| Jonathan Burkardt | 3 |
| Max Kruse | 3 |
| Stefan Bell | 2 |
| Wout Weghorst | 2 |
| Robin Quaison | 2 |
| Renato Steffen | 2 |
Head to Head
VfL Wolfsburg Form
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.62
VfL Wolfsburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
I would bet for:
VfL Wolfsburg or 1. FSV Mainz 05 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
VfL Wolfsburg or Draw
70%
Draw or 1. FSV Mainz 05
57%
VfL Wolfsburg or 1. FSV Mainz 05
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
8.1%
0 – 0
7.4%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — VfL Wolfsburg
| Handicap | VfL Wolfsburg covers | Push | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 21% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.