Bundesliga Regular Season - 28
1899 Hoffenheim 1 - 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
D. Kohr 7'
P. Tietz (P. Mwene) 13'
23' F. Asllani (B. Toure)
↓ D. Kohr ↑K. Potulski 37'
45' O. Kabak
HT
↓ S. Widmer ↑N. Veratschnig 46'
47' V. Coufal
61' ↓ V. Coufal ↑L. Avdullahu
61' ↓ F. Asllani ↑A. Kramaric
↓ S. Becker ↑A. Sieb 75'
↓ Lee Jae-Sung ↑S. Kawasaki 76'
P. Tietz 79'
79' W. Burger
80' O. Baumann
84' ↓ A. Prass ↑I. Bebou
87' ↓ T. Lemperle ↑M. Moerstedt
↓ P. Nebel ↑L. Maloney 87'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
1899 Hoffenheim
Goalkeepers
Oliver Baumann 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Vladimír Coufal 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Ozan Kabak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Albian Hajdari
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Bernardo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Wouter Burger 
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
56
Passes
11
Duels
Grischa Prömel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fisnik Asllani 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Alexander Prass
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Forwards
Tim Lemperle 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
26%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Bazoumana Touré 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
BENCH
Luca Philipp 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Robin Hranáč
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Akpoguma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Muhammed Damar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon Avdullahu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrej Kramarić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ihlas Bebou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cole Campbell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Moerstedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FSV Mainz 05
Goalkeepers
Daniel Batz
MAGNET
56
Activity
56
Activity
51
Passes
5
Duels
Defenders
Danny da Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefan Posch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dominik Kohr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
37
Entry
Midfielders
Silvan Widmer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Paul Nebel
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
10%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Kaishu Sano 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Jae-sung Lee
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Phillipp Mwene 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Sheraldo Becker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Phillip Tietz 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Lasse Riess
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kacper Potulski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxim Leitsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikolas Veratschnig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sota Kawasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lennard Maloney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Armindo Sieb
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nelson Weiper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
William Bøving
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | FSV Mainz 05 | 1 - 1 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | Mewa Arena |
| 04/12/2025 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 2 - 0 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 12/01/2024 | FSV Mainz 05 | 2 - 0 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 04/13/2024 | FSV Mainz 05 | 4 - 1 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 11/26/2023 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 1 - 1 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 03/04/2023 | FSV Mainz 05 | 1 - 0 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
11/21/2025
04/12/2025
12/01/2024
04/13/2024
11/26/2023
03/04/2023
1899 Hoffenheim Win
FSV Mainz 05 Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +73
P: 28 GD: +32
P: 28 GD: +19
P: 28 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +19
P: 28 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -15
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -9
P: 28 GD: -13
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -9
P: 28 GD: -20
P: 28 GD: -25
P: 28 GD: -34
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +81
P: 31 GD: +34
P: 32 GD: +21
P: 32 GD: +23
P: 32 GD: +20
P: 32 GD: +16
P: 32 GD: -3
P: 31 GD: -8
P: 32 GD: -14
P: 32 GD: -8
P: 32 GD: -15
P: 32 GD: -20
P: 32 GD: -8
P: 31 GD: -14
P: 32 GD: -20
P: 32 GD: -29
P: 31 GD: -25
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Tietz Brace Stuns Hoffenheim in PreZero Arena Knockout
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. Phillip Tietz’s lethal double orchestrated a stunning knockout upset for FSV Mainz 05, sending a possession-heavy 1899 Hoffenheim crashing out.
Early Shocks
FSV Mainz 05 came into the PreZero Arena heavily unfavoured, but the Upset Factor was immediately evident. Despite 1899 Hoffenheim holding the lion's share of the ball, it was the visitors who struck first. In the 13th minute, P. Mwene carved open the defence to find P. Tietz, who coolly slotted home the opener. The hosts responded with high Intensity, piling on the pressure with a flurry of corners and intricate passing. Their persistence paid off ten minutes later when B. Toure fed F. Asllani, who leveled the tie and sent the home crowd into raptures.
The Battle of Attrition
The middle phase of the match was a masterclass in tactical Balance. Hoffenheim controlled possession, racking up 60% of the ball and peppering the Mainz penalty area with 16 total shots. However, they ran into a brick wall named Daniel Batz. The Mainz goalkeeper put in a heroic shift, making four crucial saves to keep his side in the tie. Hoffenheim's lack of a clinical edge proved costly, as they generated only 1.23 expected goals despite their visual dominance. Mainz, content to absorb the pressure, waited for their moment to strike on the counter-attack.
The Lethal Blow
With the Stakes at their absolute highest in this single-leg knockout, Mainz delivered the fatal blow. In the 79th minute, Tietz found space once again to bag his brace, completely flipping the script against the run of play. Hoffenheim threw absolutely everything forward in a desperate bid to salvage the tie, but Mainz's resilient block held exceptionally firm. The final whistle confirmed a 2-1 upset, ensuring FSV Mainz 05 progress at the ultimate expense of their heavily-favoured hosts.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals in this match?
P. Tietz scored twice for Mainz, while F. Asllani netted Hoffenheim's solitary goal.
Who was the standout performer?
Daniel Batz shone brightly for Mainz, making four vital saves to secure the massive upset victory.
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.
Hoffenheim's European Push Meets Mainz Resistance
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. Hoffenheim need maximum points to secure their top-five standing, but a fearless Mainz attack guarantees an entertaining and unpredictable clash.
The Setup
1899 Hoffenheim welcome FSV Mainz 05 to the PreZero Arena with clear objectives for the final stretch of the campaign. Sitting fifth with 50 points and a healthy positive goal difference, the hosts are hunting European qualification. Mainz, meanwhile, linger in 11th place, completely removed from any survival scrap but too far adrift to challenge the elite. Despite modest Stakes given the visitors' mid-table comfort, the attacking Stars on display promise absolute fireworks. Both teams have contributed to a staggering combined average of 3.4 goals per game this season. Hoffenheim's recent Form has been somewhat erratic, registering just one win in their last five outings (LDWLD), which offers Mainz a genuine glimmer of hope. However, a strong Balance rating suggests the visitors have the tactical setup to make this a fiercely competitive ninety minutes, capable of exploiting any gaps the hosts leave behind.
Key Battle
The match will likely be won or lost on the flanks in a fascinating tactical chess match. Hoffenheim's Vladimír Coufal has been a massive creative force from deep positions, constantly orchestrating attacks while maintaining his defensive solidity. He faces a formidable test against Mainz's Paul Nebel, who is in scintillating touch on the wing. Nebel's dynamic ability to drift inside and exploit the half-spaces will force Coufal to make critical, split-second decisions between overlapping to support his own attackers and holding his ground to prevent lethal counter-attacks.
Our Prediction
Hoffenheim's sheer attacking firepower should ultimately overwhelm the visitors. Expect a fast-paced, high-octane 3-1 victory for the hosts, capitalizing on Mainz's leaky defense which has already conceded 42 times this campaign. The home side will aim to dictate the tempo early, starving Mainz of sustained possession.