Bundesliga Regular Season - 22
Borussia Dortmund 4 - 0 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
S. Widmer 9'
10' S. Guirassy (J. Ryerson)
15' M. Beier (J. Ryerson)
23' N. Sule
↓ S. Bell ↑K. Potulski 27'
42' S. Guirassy (J. Ryerson)
HT
46' ↓ N. Sule ↑L. Reggiani
S. Posch 56'
↓ Silas ↑S. Becker 60'
↓ Lee Jae-Sung ↑P. Nebel 61'
↓ S. Widmer ↑P. Mwene 61'
61' ↓ J. Brandt ↑C. Chukwuemeka
61' ↓ M. Beier ↑F. Silva
↓ P. Tietz ↑N. Weiper 73'
74' ↓ F. Nmecha ↑M. Sabitzer
74' ↓ S. Guirassy ↑K. Adeyemi
84' D. Kohr
86' C. Chukwuemeka
90'+1 F. Silva
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Borussia Dortmund
Goalkeepers
Gregor Kobel 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Niklas Süle 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Waldemar Anton 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramy Bensebaini
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Julian Ryerson 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
3
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Jobe Bellingham 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Felix Nmecha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Daniel Svensson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Maximilian Beier 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Julian Brandt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Serhou Guirassy 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.2
Rating
BENCH
Alexander Meyer 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luca Reggiani
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Yan Couto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carney Chukwuemeka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcel Sabitzer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salih Özcan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fábio Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karim Adeyemi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuele Inacio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FSV Mainz 05
Goalkeepers
Daniel Batz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Stefan Posch
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Stefan Bell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
27
Entry
Dominik Kohr 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.2
Rating
Midfielders
Danny da Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nadiem Amiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaishu Sano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jae-sung Lee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
61
Entry
Silvan Widmer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Forwards
Silas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Phillip Tietz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
BENCH
Lasse Riess
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kacper Potulski
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Phillipp Mwene
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikolas Veratschnig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxim Leitsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Nebel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sheraldo Becker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nelson Weiper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/09/2025 | FSV Mainz 05 | 0 - 2 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | Mewa Arena |
| 30/03/2025 | Borussia Dortmund | 3 - 1 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | SIGNAL IDUNA PARK |
| 09/11/2024 | FSV Mainz 05 | 3 - 1 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 11/05/2024 | FSV Mainz 05 | 3 - 0 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 19/12/2023 | Borussia Dortmund | 1 - 1 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | BVB Stadion Dortmund |
| 27/05/2023 | Borussia Dortmund | 2 - 2 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | SIGNAL IDUNA PARK |
27/09/2025
30/03/2025
09/11/2024
11/05/2024
19/12/2023
27/05/2023
Borussia Dortmund Win
FSV Mainz 05 Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 22 GD: +63
P: 22 GD: +27
P: 22 GD: +19
P: 22 GD: +12
P: 22 GD: +12
P: 21 GD: +16
P: 22 GD: -2
P: 22 GD: -4
P: 21 GD: -7
P: 22 GD: -9
P: 22 GD: -14
P: 22 GD: -6
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 22 GD: -15
P: 22 GD: -20
P: 22 GD: -19
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +68
P: 26 GD: +29
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 25 GD: +16
P: 25 GD: +14
P: 26 GD: +16
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -13
P: 25 GD: -16
P: 25 GD: -9
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -19
P: 26 GD: -21
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Guirassy and Ryerson Orchestrate Mainz Destruction
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. A ruthless first-half blitz dismantled Mainz's defensive structure, keeping Borussia Dortmund firmly in the hunt for the Bundesliga title.
The Early Onslaught at Signal Iduna Park
Borussia Dortmund wasted no time asserting their dominance in front of the Yellow Wall, setting a tempo that the visitors simply could not match. An Intensity rating of 79 reflected the relentless pressure applied by the home side from the opening kick. The breakthrough arrived in the 10th minute when Julian Ryerson delivered a pinpoint cross for Serhou Guirassy to fire home. Before FSV Mainz 05 could even regroup, they were two down. Again, it was Ryerson providing the ammunition, this time finding Maximilian Beier in the 15th minute. The early opener set the tone for a match where Dortmund appeared levels above their opponents in every department.
The Creator and the Finisher
As the first half progressed, the Stakes of the title race seemed to fuel every Dortmund attack. The pivot of the match was the irrepressible form of Ryerson, whose creative output turned the contest into a one-sided affair. In the 42nd minute, he completed a rare hat-trick of assists, once again linking up with Guirassy for the striker's second goal of the night. Borussia Dortmund edged possession with 54%, but it was their clinical edge in the final third that made the difference. Mainz struggled to find any rhythm, frequently caught in their own half and unable to test the Dortmund keeper consistently despite a few fleeting moments of promise in the transition.
Managing the Lead to the Final Whistle
The second half saw a shift in tactical Balance, as Dortmund moved into game-management mode. While the flurry of goals slowed, the control remained absolute. Mainz’s evening went from bad to worse in the 84th minute when D. Kohr inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, compounding the visitors' misery. The 4-0 result is a statement of intent from a Dortmund side that has now secured five consecutive wins, keeping the pressure on at the top of the table. For Mainz, the defeat leaves them hovering precariously near the relegation zone, while the hosts celebrate a professional performance that combined flair with defensive solidity in the heat of a title race.
Key Questions
What made Julian Ryerson the Man of the Match?
Ryerson provided three world-class assists, acting as the primary creative engine that dismantled the Mainz defense throughout the first half.
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.
Chasing Glory: Dortmund’s Title Charge Intensifies
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. With the Bundesliga title within reach, Dortmund must dismantle a Mainz side buoyed by individual brilliance to keep pace at the top.
The Setup
The stage is set at the Signal Iduna Park this February 13, 2026, for a classic encounter with huge implications. Borussia Dortmund enters the fray in blistering Form, riding a four-match win streak that has kept them firmly in the hunt for the shield. Their 80% home win rate makes them a formidable host. Meanwhile, FSV Mainz 05 sits in 16th, desperately searching for tactical Balance. However, the Stakes are massive for both; Dortmund is hunting silverware, while Mainz is desperate to spark a climb. With Stars like Serhou Guirassy—who has three goals in his last five—leading the line, the home side holds a significant edge.
Key Battle
The game could be decided by the clash between Julian Ryerson and Nadiem Amiri. Ryerson has been a vital engine for BVB, contributing three assists in his last four outings. He will be tasked with neutralizing Amiri, who has been in sensational individual form, carrying the creative burden for the visitors and providing their main threat.
Our Prediction
Dortmund’s offensive variety, fueled by the pace of K. Adeyemi and the clinical finishing of Guirassy, should eventually overwhelm the Mainz backline. While the visitors may find the net through a moment of Amiri magic, the Yellow Wall will likely celebrate a 3-1 victory that keeps the title dream very much alive.