Bundesliga Gameweek 4
FC Augsburg 1 - 4 FT FSV Mainz 05
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
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3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
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Futmetrix Verdict
62
FT
Sat, Sep 19
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2-1
Hull City
⚡ Intensity
61
⚖️ Balance
41
🏆 Stakes
40
🎲 Upset
0
Early blitz secures Newcastle home victory
Futmetrix Verdict
81
Gamba Osaka
vs
Vissel Kobe
Sun, Sep 20 • 08:00 UTC
⚡ Form
54
⚖️ Balance
90
🏆 Stakes
78
⭐ Stars
91
Kansai Derby drama awaits in Suita.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
K. Sano 14'
Dominik Kohr 16'
D. Kohr 26'
HT
46' ↓ E. Saad ↑S. Essende
46' ↓ M. Wolf ↑K. Jakic
46' ↓ C. Zesiger ↑K. Schlotterbeck
46' ↓ E. Rexhbecaj ↑R. Fellhauer
Dominik Kohr 53'
Dominik Kohr 53'
↓ A. Nordin ↑S. Bell 56'
P. Nebel (K. Sano) 60'
67' ↓ J. Gouweleeuw ↑P. Tietz
A. Sieb (K. Sano) 69'
↓ A. Hanche-Olsen ↑M. Leitsch 81'
↓ P. Mwene ↑S. Widmer 81'
↓ A. Sieb ↑N. Weiper 81'
83' S. Essende (C. Matsima)
↓ A. Caci ↑N. Veratschnig 83'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Augsburg
Goalkeepers
Finn Dahmen 
SIEVE
0%
Save %
0%
Save %
4
Conceded
0
Saves
Defenders
Chrislain Matsima 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Jeffrey Gouweleeuw 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Cédric Zesiger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Marius Wolf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Mert Kömür
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Han-Noah Massengo 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
57%
Pass Acc
Elvis Rexhbeçaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Fabian Rieder
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Elias Saad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Alexis Claude-Maurice
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Nediljko Labrović 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Robin Fellhauer 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
Keven Schlotterbeck 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Noahkai Banks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arne Maier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kristijan Jakić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Essende 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Ismaël Gharbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Phillip Tietz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FSV Mainz 05
Goalkeepers
Robin Zentner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Danny da Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andreas Hanche-Olsen
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Dominik Kohr 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
7.2
Rating
Midfielders
Anthony Caci 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kaishu Sano 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Nadiem Amiri 
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
54
Passes
14
Duels
Phillipp Mwene
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Paul Nebel
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Arnaud Nordin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Armindo Sieb 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.2
Rating
BENCH
Lasse Rieß
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Maxim Leitsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefan Bell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikolas Veratschnig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Silvan Widmer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lennard Maloney
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
Ben Bobzien
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nelson Weiper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/20/2025 | FC Augsburg | 1 - 4 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
| 02/08/2025 | FSV Mainz 05 | 0 - 0 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 09/20/2024 | FC Augsburg | 2 - 3 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
| 02/17/2024 | FSV Mainz 05 | 1 - 0 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 09/23/2023 | FC Augsburg | 2 - 1 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
| 02/11/2023 | FSV Mainz 05 | 3 - 1 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
09/20/2025
02/08/2025
09/20/2024
02/17/2024
09/23/2023
02/11/2023
FC Augsburg Win
FSV Mainz 05 Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +15
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -6
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
FC Augsburg
FSV Mainz 05
FC Augsburg
FSV Mainz 05
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Sano's Orchestration: Mainz Dismantle Augsburg at WWK Arena
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. A five-goal thriller with a seismic turning point—Mainz' clinical intensity overwhelms Augsburg's fragile defence, whilst an early red card destroys any remaining balance.
The Perfect Storm Begins in 14 Minutes
Mainz needed just 14 minutes to seize control. Kaishu Sano opened the floodgates with a clinical finish, setting the tone for an afternoon of relentless pressure. Dominik Kohr doubled the lead moments later. Augsburg was overwhelmed—61% possession proved meaningless against Mainz' suffocating press. Robin Zentner in Mainz' goal made four crucial saves, but even his excellence couldn't prevent the inevitable. The home side created chances yet lacked the clinical edge to punish Mainz' numerical disadvantage.
The Red Card That Changed Everything
Minute 53 brought the decisive moment: Kohr received his marching orders for a foul, fundamentally altering the match's trajectory. Yet instead of Augsburg capitalising, Mainz thrived in numerical disadvantage. P. Nebel (60') and A. Sieb (69') struck in quick succession—both assisted by the outstanding Sano, who finished with one goal and two assists. The balance collapsed entirely; Augsburg's structure disintegrated under wave after wave of Mainz attacks.
Essende Salvages Pride as Mainz Celebrate
To their credit, Augsburg showed character late on. Substitute Samuel Essende, introduced at half-time, netted in the 83rd minute to provide a consolation goal. A minor bright spot in an otherwise bleak afternoon. Mainz' 4-1 victory is comprehensive and merited—a masterclass in efficiency despite playing 38 minutes with ten men. With 30 attempts (nine on target) and an xG of 2.52, Mainz dominated possession and chance creation. Augsburg's defensive collapse was total; their attacking threat (xG: 1.12) never materialised.
Key Questions
How did Kohr's red card impact the match?
Kohr's 53rd-minute dismissal should have weakened Mainz, yet paradoxically strengthened them. Playing with ten men, Mainz scored twice in nine minutes, turning numerical disadvantage into tactical advantage.
What made Kaishu Sano the standout performer?
One goal, two assists: Sano orchestrated Mainz' attack with surgical precision. His positioning, ball retention, and playmaking systematically dismantled Augsburg's midfield structure.
What sparked this five-goal thriller?
Mainz' early pressure (14th-minute goal), Augsburg's defensive fragility, and the 53rd-minute red card created chaos. Mainz' 2.52 xG vastly exceeded Augsburg's 1.12, exposing the gulf in quality.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Survival Stakes at the WWK Arena
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. This clash at the foot of the Bundesliga table is a high-pressure encounter where Mainz must find a spark to avoid being cut adrift so early in the campaign.
The Setup
The Stakes couldn't be clearer as FSV Mainz 05 heads to Bavaria rooted to the bottom of the league. With only six points from 13 games in their wider season record, their Form has been a major cause for concern. FC Augsburg, currently sitting in 13th, have managed to pick up key wins but lack defensive Balance, having conceded 27 goals already. This matchup at the WWK Arena on September 20 is a test of character for both squads, as they look to distance themselves from the immediate relegation threat.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the midfield duel between Kristijan Jakić and Dominik Kohr. Jakić has emerged as a vital component for Augsburg, providing both defensive cover and a creative outlet. He will face a stern test against Kohr, whose combative style is essential for a Mainz side that needs to disrupt their opponent's rhythm. If Kohr can neutralise the influence of Jakić, the visitors may find the platform they need to secure a rare result.
Our Prediction
While Mainz are desperate, Augsburg’s individual Stars give them the edge in clinical moments. Finn Dahmen has been busy in goal, but his shot-stopping ability—including a recent penalty save—provides a safety net the hosts can rely on. We expect the home side to capitalise on Mainz's fragile confidence, securing a 2-1 victory through persistent pressure and superior midfield control.