Bundesliga Gameweek 4
Borussia Mönchengladbach 3 - 4 FT FSV Mainz 05
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
11' Florian Neuhaus (Lukas Ullrich)
Phillip Tietz (Sheraldo Becker) 18'
19' Lukas Ullrich
Sheraldo Becker (Anthony Caci) 45'+1
HT
Stefan Posch 55'
55' Franck Honorat
55' Philipp Sander
59' Isac Lidberg (Lukas Ullrich)
62' Florian Neuhaus
64' ↓ Florian Neuhaus ↑Wael Mohya
↓ Anthony Caci ↑Danny da Costa 65'
↓ Lee Jae-Sung ↑Eric Martel 65'
Phillipp Mwene 73'
76' ↓ Franck Honorat ↑Kevin Stöger
76' ↓ Joe Scally ↑Daiki Hashioka
↓ Sheraldo Becker ↑Ransford Konigsdorffer 76'
Eric Martel (Kaishu Sano) 78'
84' ↓ Hugo Bolin ↑Robin Hack
84' ↓ Ko Itakura ↑Shuto Machino
87' Wael Mohya
87' Kevin Stöger
Danny da Costa 89'
↓ Nadiem Amiri ↑Lennard Maloney 90'+1
Kacper Potulski 90'+3
90'+3 Shuto Machino
Alexander Schwolow 90'+4
90'+5 Shuto Machino
Ransford Konigsdorffer 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Goalkeepers
Moritz Nicolas 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ko Itakura 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Kevin Diks 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Jan Leszczyński 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
67%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Joe Scally
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Philipp Sander 
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
59
Passes
13
Duels
Florian Neuhaus 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Lukas Ullrich
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Franck Honorat
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Hugo Bolin 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Isac Lidberg 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
BENCH
Daniel Batz 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Fabio Chiarodia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daiki Hashioka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Herold
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robin Hack
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wael Mohya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Nguefack
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Stöger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shuto Machino 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.5
Rating
FSV Mainz 05
Goalkeepers
Alexander Schwolow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Stefan Posch
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Fabio Gruber
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Kacper Potulski
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Anthony Caci 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Lee Jae-Sung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Kaishu Sano
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Nadiem Amiri
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
61
Passes
5
Duels
Phillipp Mwene
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Phillip Tietz 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Sheraldo Becker
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
9
Rating
BENCH
Maximilian Kinzig
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Stefan Bell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danny da Costa
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.1
Rating
R. Nakuzola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lennard Maloney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Martel 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Otto Ruoppi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benedict Hollerbach
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/19/2026 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 1 - 1 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | Borussia-Park |
| 12/05/2025 | FSV Mainz 05 | 0 - 1 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | Bundesliga | Mewa Arena |
| 03/07/2025 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 1 - 3 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 10/25/2024 | FSV Mainz 05 | 1 - 1 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 03/02/2024 | FSV Mainz 05 | 1 - 1 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 10/06/2023 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 2 - 2 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 02/24/2023 | FSV Mainz 05 | 4 - 0 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 09/04/2022 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 0 - 1 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | Stadion im BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 04/03/2022 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 1 - 1 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | Stadion im BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 11/05/2021 | FSV Mainz 05 | 1 - 1 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
04/19/2026
12/05/2025
03/07/2025
10/25/2024
03/02/2024
10/06/2023
02/24/2023
09/04/2022
04/03/2022
11/05/2021
Borussia Mönchengladbach Win
FSV Mainz 05 Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +12
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -11
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -13
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +12
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -11
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Borussia Mönchengladbach
FSV Mainz 05
Borussia Mönchengladbach
FSV Mainz 05
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Seven-Goal Thriller: Mainz Outlast Gladbach in Instant Classic
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 96/100. This breathless 4-3 encounter provided a masterclass in attacking transitions, ultimately leaving the hosts anchored in the relegation zone despite a valiant offensive display.
Early Breakthroughs
The match at Borussia-Park erupted into life immediately, matching the desperate situation of the hosts. Anchored near the bottom of the table without a point to their name, Borussia Mönchengladbach flew out of the blocks. Florian Neuhaus provided a critical early lifeline, finishing smartly after a clever pass from Lukas Ullrich in the 11th minute. However, the Stakes were simply too high for FSV Mainz 05 to roll over. They responded with a fierce counter-punch just seven minutes later when Phillip Tietz leveled the proceedings. The initial exchanges were played at a phenomenal Intensity, with the visitors edging possession and forcing the hosts into a relentless defensive shift. Just before the interval, Sheraldo Becker converted a pristine delivery from Anthony Caci to silence the home crowd.
The Tactical Shift
The second period evolved into an absolute tactical rollercoaster. Following a tense VAR intervention that confirmed a penalty review involving Philipp Sander, the hosts channeled their frustration into pure attacking energy. The tactical Balance of the pitch swung wildly as Isac Lidberg dragged his side back into the contest with a crucial 59th-minute equalizer. The midfield completely opened up, transforming the pitch into a chaotic transitional battleground. With both managers desperately throwing men forward, the match saw a staggering 36 combined shots on goal. The goalkeepers were forced into an array of spectacular saves just to keep the scoreline somewhat respectable. It became painfully clear that defensive structure had been completely abandoned in favour of all-out attacking warfare, setting the stage for a grandstand finish.
Late Drama
Ultimately, the match was decided by immense quality off the bench. Mainz's manager pulled a masterstroke, introducing fresh legs that shattered the hosts' fragile defensive line. Eric Martel stormed into the box to restore the visitors' advantage in the 78th minute, capitalizing on brilliant vision from Kaishu Sano. As Gladbach pushed numbers forward in a desperate bid to salvage a point, they were caught brutally on the break. Danny da Costa hammered home a crushing fourth goal in the dying moments. Though Shuto Machino converted a penalty deep into stoppage time, it was merely a consolation. The Upset Factor remains minimal given Gladbach's horrid early-season form, but the sheer emotional toll of this defeat leaves them firmly rooted in a developing relegation battle.
Key Questions
What made S. Becker the Man of the Match?
Registering a crucial goal and an assist in the first half, his relentless attacking movement constantly destabilized the hosts' defensive structure.
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
A wildly open midfield and 36 total shots created a chaotic environment, fueled by high-impact substitutions that punished tired legs late on.
How did Borussia Mönchengladbach complete the comeback from behind?
They temporarily clawed back to parity through Isac Lidberg's strike, showing tremendous spirit before ultimately surrendering the points in the chaotic final minutes.
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.
Panic at Borussia-Park: Early Survival Battle Looms
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. An atrocious start to the campaign has plunged Gladbach into an early crisis, giving Mainz a golden opportunity to inflict more misery on the road.
The Setup
There is nowhere left to hide for Borussia Mönchengladbach. Sitting rock bottom of the Bundesliga with zero points and a staggering 12 goals conceded after just three matches, they are already embroiled in a relegation battle. This September 19, 2026 clash at Borussia-Park feels less like a routine fixture and more like a desperate salvage operation. The abysmal Form rating of the hosts highlights a defence in complete disarray. Conversely, FSV Mainz 05 arrive brimming with confidence, sitting comfortably in seventh. The visitors hold a distinct advantage when it comes to structural Balance. While the overall Stakes for the league might seem modest so early in the calendar, the pressure on the home side is absolute. The Stars in Gladbach's ranks need to step up immediately, or this horrific false start will define their entire season.
Key Battle
In a team lacking inspiration, H. Bolin has provided a rare glimmer of hope with two goals for the hosts. However, his individual brilliance will be heavily tested as he attempts to outshine P. Tietz. The Mainz forward is operating at the peak of his powers, relentlessly pressing weak defensive lines and punishing mistakes with ruthless efficiency.
Our Prediction
An away victory, 1-3. Gladbach's porous defence cannot be patched up overnight. With S. Becker stretching the pitch and exploiting massive gaps on the flanks, Mainz will dismantle the fragile hosts and comfortably secure three points.