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 4 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bastian Dankert
- Referee Markus Hacker
- Referee Nicolas Winter
- Referee Rene Rohde
- Referee Soren Storks
- Referee Christian Fischer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
50%
Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
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)
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' KICK OFF: 1. FSV Mainz 05 gets underway.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' It’s high time Bo Svensson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His VfL Wolfsburg side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 29' The referee calls foul for Leandro Barreiro Martins. He receives a Yellow card.
- 32' A tactical swap from 1. FSV Mainz 05 — Danny Latza on, Leandro Barreiro Martins off on 32 minutes.
- 37' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 40' The referee shows 1. FSV Mainz 05 player a Yellow card on 40.
- 41' Stefan Bell was booked on 41.
- 44' The Netherlands Jean-Paul Boetius breaks the deadlock on 44 minutes. 0-1!
- 47' Maximilian Philipp has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 47 minutes.
- 48' Brilliant from the forward! Maximilian Philipp makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 48.
- 51' Maximilian Arnold has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 51.
- 52' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Maximilian Arnold.
- 54' What a moment for Robin Quaison! That strike on 54 puts his side firmly in control.
- 55' Robin Quaison makes no mistake. The score reads 2-3 and 1. FSV Mainz 05 are in front.
- 56' Xaver Schlager catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 56.
- 57' A tactical swap from VfL Wolfsburg — Joao Victor on, Kevin Mbabu off on 57 minutes.
- 58' Tim Siersleben gets the nod from VfL Wolfsburg. He replaces John Brooks and will look to change the dynamic.
- 61' Poor challenge from Jean-Paul Boetius. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 66' Joao Victor is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Daniel Ginczek. He replaces Josip Brekalo on 69 minute.
- 70' Daniel Ginczek gets the nod from VfL Wolfsburg. He replaces Josip Brekalo and will look to change the dynamic.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Edimilson Fernandes. He replaces Daniel Brosinski on 71 minute.
- 75' A moment of madness from Maximilian Philipp on 75 minutes earns him a Yellow card. VfL Wolfsburg will be frustrated.
- 77' What a moment for Stefan Bell! That strike on 77 puts his side firmly in control.
- 78' What a strike from Stefan Bell! The score is 3-5.
- 81' 1. FSV Mainz 05 manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Philipp Mwene is hanging Danny da Costa on the field on 81 minute.
- 83' Another substitution for VfL Wolfsburg to replace Paulo Otavio by Jerome Roussillon on 83 minute.
- 84' VfL Wolfsburg manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jerome Roussillon is hanging Paulo Otavio on the field on 84 minute.
- 89' Over 89 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Jonathan Burkardt | 3 |
| Max Kruse | 3 |
| Maximilian Arnold | 3 |
| Renato Steffen | 2 |
| Paul Nebel | 2 |
| Maximilian Philipp | 2 |
| Sebastiaan Bornauw | 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.