Bundesliga Regular Season - 34
1. FC Heidenheim 0 - 2 FT FSV Mainz 05
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
P. Tietz 7'
N. Amiri (P. Tietz) 43'
HT
46' ↓ M. Busch ↑O. H. Traore
46' ↓ M. Pieringer ↑C. Conteh
↓ S. Posch ↑D. da Costa 46'
65' ↓ A. Ibrahimovic ↑S. Schimmer
↓ N. Amiri ↑Lee Jae-Sung 68'
↓ S. Widmer ↑A. Caci 68'
70' E. Dinkci
S. Becker 70'
73' ↓ E. Dinkci ↑M. Honsak
73' ↓ N. Dorsch ↑A. Beck
↓ S. Becker ↑L. Maloney 77'
↓ P. Tietz ↑N. Weiper 84'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
1. FC Heidenheim
Goalkeepers
Frank Feller 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Marnon Busch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Patrick Mainka 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jonas Föhrenbach
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hennes Behrens 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Eren Dinkçi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Jan Schöppner 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Niklas Dorsch
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Arijon Ibrahimović
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Marvin Pieringer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Budu Zivzivadze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Diant Ramaj 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Omar Haktab Traore
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tim Siersleben
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julian Niehues
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Kerber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrian Beck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Conteh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathias Honsak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefan Schimmer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FSV Mainz 05
Goalkeepers
Daniel Batz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dominik Kohr
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Stefan Posch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Kacper Potulski 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
46%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Silvan Widmer 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Paul Nebel
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Kaishu Sano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nadiem Amiri
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Phillipp Mwene
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Phillip Tietz 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Sheraldo Becker
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
BENCH
Robin Zentner
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Danny da Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikolas Veratschnig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Caci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lennard Maloney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sota Kawasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jae-sung Lee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nelson Weiper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Armindo Sieb
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2026 | FSV Mainz 05 | 2 - 1 | 1. FC Heidenheim | Bundesliga | Mewa Arena |
| 02/16/2025 | 1. FC Heidenheim | 0 - 2 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | Voith-Arena |
| 09/28/2024 | FSV Mainz 05 | 0 - 2 | 1. FC Heidenheim | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 05/05/2024 | FC Heidenheim | 1 - 1 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | Voith-Arena |
| 12/16/2023 | FSV Mainz 05 | 0 - 1 | FC Heidenheim | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
01/13/2026
02/16/2025
09/28/2024
05/05/2024
12/16/2023
1. FC Heidenheim Win
FSV Mainz 05 Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 34 GD: +86
P: 34 GD: +36
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +22
P: 34 GD: +13
P: 34 GD: +21
P: 34 GD: -6
P: 34 GD: -4
P: 34 GD: -16
P: 34 GD: -9
P: 34 GD: -14
P: 34 GD: -11
P: 34 GD: -14
P: 34 GD: -14
P: 34 GD: -23
P: 36 GD: -25
P: 34 GD: -31
P: 34 GD: -31
19 SC Paderborn 07 4 pts
P: 2 GD: +1
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +82
P: 33 GD: +34
P: 33 GD: +22
P: 33 GD: +22
P: 33 GD: +17
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 33 GD: -9
P: 33 GD: -4
P: 33 GD: -12
P: 33 GD: -11
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -18
P: 33 GD: -15
P: 33 GD: -10
P: 33 GD: -21
P: 33 GD: -26
P: 33 GD: -29
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Clinical Mainz Confirm Heidenheim's Heartbreak at the Voith-Arena
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. Our verdict: A masterclass in transitional finishing from the visitors condemned the hosts to relegation on a bleak final day in Baden-Württemberg.
The Early Blow
The monumental Stakes of this relegation battle hung heavy in the air, but FSV Mainz 05 completely ignored the script. Setting a blistering Intensity right out of the gate, they sliced through a nervous home defense before the crowd had even settled. P. Tietz established absolute silence in the 7th minute with a ruthless opening finish. 1. FC Heidenheim edged possession in response, desperately attempting to pry open the opposing backline, but their build-up play lacked genuine penetration. It was an offensive slog that generated frantic half-chances rather than clinical opportunities.
The Sucker Punch
Just as the home side began building sustainable pressure, the visitors delivered a lethal counter-punch. In the 43rd minute, Tietz turned provider, squaring a clever pass for N. Amiri to double the advantage. That goal permanently shifted the Balance of power. Desperation forced Heidenheim forward, transforming the match into a high-octane shooting gallery that eventually produced 29 combined attempts. Yet, standing tall amidst the chaos was Daniel Batz. The visiting goalkeeper was an absolute fortress, pulling off exceptional reflex stops that heavily contributed to the Upset Factor on display.
Final Despair
The second half devolved into a grim procession toward the inevitable. Frank Feller did everything humanly possible to keep Heidenheim's faint pulse beating, registering five crucial saves to prevent a total rout. Despite out-passing their opponents and controlling the tempo, the hosts could not bypass Batz's heroics. The final whistle brought no dramatic late turnaround, only the crushing reality of mathematical elimination. Mainz execute a perfect away game plan, sending their battered opponents down to the second tier in front of their own devastated supporters.
Key Questions
What made Daniel Batz the Man of the Match?
He broke Heidenheim's spirit with four critical saves, acting as an unyielding wall and preserving a vital clean sheet under immense pressure.
What does this mean for 1. FC Heidenheim's season?
This defeat mathematically guarantees their relegation. Finishing rock bottom, they are now condemned to rebuild in the second division next year.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Final Day Desperation at the Voith-Arena
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 71/100. A defensively chaotic encounter is practically guaranteed as Heidenheim's survival instincts clash with Mainz's mid-table freedom.
The Setup
The Bundesliga's final day drama descends upon the Voith-Arena this May 16. Sitting rock bottom in 18th place with just 23 points, 1. FC Heidenheim are staring directly into the abyss of a massive relegation battle. The off-the-charts Stakes rating underscores their sheer desperation. In sharp contrast, FSV Mainz 05 are cruising in 10th place, arriving with absolutely no pressure. Despite the massive gap in the table, a high Balance rating suggests this won't be a walkover, largely because motivation levels are drastically skewed. Both sides have posted a leaky Form metric lately, combining to concede nearly four goals per game, setting the perfect stage for a frantic shootout.
Key Battle
Heidenheim's slim hopes rest squarely on Budu Zivzivadze. His booming Stars rating makes him the undeniable focal point of their desperate attack. He faces Mainz's defensive standout Anthony Caci. If Caci cuts off the supply line to the red-hot striker, the hosts simply lack the secondary firepower to break through.
Our Prediction
We expect a wonderfully chaotic encounter. Heidenheim must throw caution to the wind from the opening whistle, leaving gaping holes at the back that Mainz will gladly exploit on the break. A highly entertaining 2-2 draw is our take, a result that will ultimately seal Heidenheim's fate.