Bundesliga Regular Season - 24
Bayer Leverkusen 1 - 1 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
HT
46' ↓ Arthur ↑A. Tape
59' ↓ J. Hofmann ↑I. Maza
59' ↓ E. Poku ↑M. Terrier
S. Posch 66'
66' E. Tapsoba
S. Becker (P. Nebel) 67'
↓ S. Becker ↑Silas 69'
72' ↓ E. Fernandez ↑C. Kofane
↓ S. Widmer ↑D. da Costa 81'
82' ↓ E. Palacios ↑A. Garcia
88' J. Quansah (C. Kofane)
↓ Lee Jae-Sung ↑L. Maloney 89'
L. Maloney 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bayer Leverkusen
Goalkeepers
Janis Blaswich 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jarell Quansah 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Robert Andrich 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Edmond Tapsoba 
MAGNET
110
Activity
110
Activity
99
Passes
11
Duels
Midfielders
Arthur
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ezequiel Fernández
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
72
Passes
10
Duels
Exequiel Palacios
MAGNET
125
Activity
125
Activity
115
Passes
10
Duels
Alejandro Grimaldo 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
82%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Jonas Hofmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Ernest Poku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Patrik Schick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Niklas Lomb 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jonas Omlin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Axel Tape
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tim Oermann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleix García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Montrell Culbreath
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Maza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Terrier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Kofane 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
21
Minutes
7
Rating
FSV Mainz 05
Goalkeepers
Daniel Batz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dominik Kohr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefan Posch
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Kacper Potulski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Silvan Widmer
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Paul Nebel 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Kaishu Sano 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Jae-sung Lee 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
25%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Phillipp Mwene
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Phillip Tietz
MAGNET
50
Activity
50
Activity
32
Passes
18
Duels
Sheraldo Becker 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Lasse Riess
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Maxim Leitsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danny da Costa 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Daniel Gleiber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lennard Maloney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
William Bøving
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Silas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabio Moreno Fell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2025 | FSV Mainz 05 | 3 - 4 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Mewa Arena |
| 05/17/2025 | FSV Mainz 05 | 2 - 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 01/14/2025 | Bayer Leverkusen | 1 - 0 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 02/23/2024 | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 - 1 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 09/30/2023 | FSV Mainz 05 | 0 - 3 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 02/19/2023 | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 - 3 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | BayArena |
10/18/2025
05/17/2025
01/14/2025
02/23/2024
09/30/2023
02/19/2023
Bayer Leverkusen Win
FSV Mainz 05 Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +65
P: 24 GD: +26
P: 24 GD: +18
P: 24 GD: +16
P: 24 GD: +13
P: 24 GD: +16
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: -5
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -9
P: 24 GD: -9
P: 24 GD: -12
P: 24 GD: -8
P: 24 GD: -12
P: 24 GD: -17
P: 24 GD: -19
P: 24 GD: -20
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
Late Drama Denies Mainz at BayArena
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. A contest of sterile possession versus ruthless counter-attacking ended in a frantic share of the spoils.
Early Stalemate
The atmosphere at the BayArena demanded a strong start, and Bayer Leverkusen immediately established a stranglehold on the match. They absolutely dominated possession, hovering around the 66 percent mark while stringing together hundreds of passes. Robert Andrich put in a monumental shift, dictating the tempo from the engine room and breaking up any sparse counter-attacks. However, all that control lacked a cutting edge. The Balance of play was visibly lopsided, yet the hosts struggled to breach a deeply entrenched defense. The visitors remained disciplined, absorbing the pressure while waiting for that one golden opportunity to spring a trap on the counter.
The Counter Strike
The tactical chess match continued well into the second half until the 67th minute, when the visitors struck against the run of play. A blistering counter-attack caught the home defense scrambling. P. Nebel delivered a perfectly weighted assist into the path of S. Becker, who provided a clinical finish to silence the home crowd. It was a massive moment for FSV Mainz 05, immediately elevating the Upset Factor. Despite seeing very little of the ball, the visitors had generated better quality chances, evidenced by their slightly superior expected goals. The shock goal forced the hosts into panic mode, setting up a frantic final quarter.
The Late Rescue
Staring down the barrel of a damaging defeat, Leverkusen threw caution to the wind. The Stakes were massive for their Conference League qualification hopes, and they relentlessly besieged the penalty area. The sheer Intensity of their final push finally paid dividends in the 88th minute. Substitute C. Kofane proved to be the ultimate difference-maker, delivering a crucial assist for J. Quansah. The resulting equalizer sparked wild celebrations, rescuing a vital point from the jaws of defeat. For the visitors, it was agonizing heartbreak, dropping crucial points in their fight to climb away from the wrong end of the table.
Key Questions
Did Bayer Leverkusen deserve the late equalizer?
Yes, their relentless pressure and massive possession dominance meant a breakthrough felt inevitable, even against a stubborn defensive block.
How did substitute Jarell Quansah change the game?
He delivered the ultimate impact in the 88th minute, providing a clinical finish to salvage a vital point for the hosts.
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.
Leverkusen Seek Top-Six Security Against Rising Mainz
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. This clash at the BayArena pits a Champions League-chasing Leverkusen side against a Mainz team that has suddenly found its rhythm in the bottom half of the table.
The Setup
Bayer Leverkusen enters this match on February 28, 2026, boasting a formidable Stars rating. With defensive stalwarts like P. Hincapié and E. Tapsoba anchored by Janis Blaswich in goal, they possess a backline capable of stifling any attack. However, FSV Mainz 05 arrives with a Form trajectory that demands respect, having secured three wins in their last five outings. While the Stakes are moderate for the overall title race, Leverkusen cannot afford to drop points if they want to bridge the gap to the top four.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the duel between Ernest Poku and Nadiem Amiri. Poku has been the creative engine for the hosts, providing the spark needed to unlock disciplined defenses. He faces a stern test in Amiri, who is currently playing some of the best football of his career. Amiri’s ability to dictate play and his recent scoring streak make him the primary threat to Leverkusen's defensive Balance.
Our Prediction
Our take is that Leverkusen's superior squad depth will eventually wear Mainz down. The hosts will likely dominate possession and use their high-pressing game to force errors. While Mainz is expected to threaten on the counter-attack—leveraging the movement of P. Nebel—Leverkusen should secure a comfortable win. Expect a high-energy performance where the home side’s quality in the final third proves decisive.