Bundesliga Gameweek 6
FC Schalke 04 0 - 1 FT FSV Mainz 05
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Phillip Tietz (Anthony Caci) 24'
Nadiem Amiri 42'
Kaishu Sano 45'
HT
60' ↓ Edin Džeko ↑Hwang Hee-Chan
60' ↓ Adrian Tobias Gantenbein ↑Junior Dina Ebimbe
71' ↓ Nikola Katić ↑Maximilian Wöber
71' ↓ Adil Aouchiche ↑Junior Chukwubuike Adamu
↓ Sheraldo Becker ↑Ransford Konigsdorffer 76'
↓ Lee Jae-Sung ↑Paul Nebel 76'
79' ↓ Robin Gosens ↑Vitalie Becker
↓ Nadiem Amiri ↑Eric Martel 86'
↓ Phillip Tietz ↑Lennard Maloney 90'+1
↓ Anthony Caci ↑Silvan Widmer 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Schalke 04
Goalkeepers
Loris Karius 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Timo Becker 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Katic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Hasan Kuruçay 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Midfielders
Adrian Gantenbein 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Soufian El-Faouzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Satoshi Tanaka
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Robin Gosens
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Kenan Karaman
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Adil Aouchiche
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Edin Džeko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
BENCH
Kevin Müller 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mertcan Ayhan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitalie Becker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximilian Wöber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junior Dina Ebimbe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ron Schallenberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Vozar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junior Adamu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hwang Hee-Chan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FSV Mainz 05
Goalkeepers
Alexander Schwolow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Danny da Costa 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Stefan Posch
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
42%
Duel Win %
Kacper Potulski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Anthony Caci 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Nadiem Amiri 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
28%
Pass Acc
6.4
Rating
Kaishu Sano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Jae-Sung
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Phillipp Mwene
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Sheraldo Becker
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Phillip Tietz 
MAGNET
50
Activity
50
Activity
28
Passes
22
Duels
BENCH
Maximilian Kinzig
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Fabio Gruber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Nakuzola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Silvan Widmer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lennard Maloney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Martel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Nebel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2023 | FSV Mainz 05 | 2 - 3 | FC Schalke 04 | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 11/09/2022 | FC Schalke 04 | 1 - 0 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | VELTINS-Arena |
| 03/05/2021 | FC Schalke 04 | 0 - 0 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | VELTINS-Arena |
| 11/07/2020 | FSV Mainz 05 | 2 - 2 | FC Schalke 04 | Bundesliga | OPEL ARENA |
| 02/16/2020 | FSV Mainz 05 | 0 - 0 | FC Schalke 04 | Bundesliga | OPEL ARENA |
| 09/20/2019 | FC Schalke 04 | 2 - 1 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | VELTINS-Arena |
| 02/23/2019 | FSV Mainz 05 | 3 - 0 | FC Schalke 04 | Bundesliga | Opel Arena |
| 09/29/2018 | FC Schalke 04 | 1 - 0 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | VELTINS-Arena |
| 03/09/2018 | FSV Mainz 05 | 0 - 1 | FC Schalke 04 | Bundesliga | Opel Arena |
| 10/20/2017 | FC Schalke 04 | 2 - 0 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | VELTINS-Arena |
05/05/2023
11/09/2022
03/05/2021
11/07/2020
02/16/2020
09/20/2019
02/23/2019
09/29/2018
03/09/2018
10/20/2017
FC Schalke 04 Win
FSV Mainz 05 Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +17
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +9
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -9
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -12
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -11
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +19
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: +9
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -12
P: 7 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
FC Schalke 04
FSV Mainz 05
FC Schalke 04
FSV Mainz 05
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Mainz Masterclass Silences the VELTINS-Arena
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. Mainz showcased absolute defensive resolve to secure a clinical away victory, deepening Schalke's early-season struggles.
A Methodical Opening Hand
Mainz took control early in a tense affair at the VELTINS-Arena. The away side edged possession with 54%, carefully dictating the tempo against a hesitant home crowd. The Intensity in the middle of the park was palpable, with tactical fouls breaking up any rhythm the hosts attempted to build. FC Schalke 04 looked disjointed, struggling to connect passes in the final third and ultimately managing a dismal expected goals tally of just 0.33 throughout the entire ninety minutes. The crowd grew increasingly restless as their team chased shadows, unable to mount any sustained pressure. It was a gritty, uncompromising start that set the tone for a match defined more by tactical discipline than attacking flair, but the visitors looked entirely comfortable executing their disciplined game plan away from home.
The Ruthless Breakthrough
The decisive breakthrough arrived in the 24th minute, irrevocably shifting the Balance of the contest. Anthony Caci engineered space down the flank with excellent vision, delivering a perfectly weighted pass into the danger zone. Phillip Tietz was perfectly positioned, making no mistake as he buried the chance to silence the Gelsenkirchen faithful. It was a classic away goal, sharp and entirely ruthless. Schalke found themselves on the ropes immediately after conceding, relying heavily on their goalkeeper, who produced five vital saves over the course of the match to keep the scoreline respectable. Despite these goalkeeping heroics, the hosts lacked the necessary creativity and firepower to respond, failing to test the visiting keeper in any meaningful way before the referee blew the whistle for the halftime interval.
Locking Down the Points
The second half descended into a gruelling tactical grind, with FSV Mainz 05 perfectly content to absorb pressure and protect their slender advantage. K. Potulski delivered an absolute masterclass at the heart of the defense, earning player of the match honors by neutralizing every aerial threat and stepping into passing lanes with immense authority. This highly professional 1-0 victory lifts Mainz to an impressive fifth place in the standings, continuing their strong run of form. Meanwhile, the reality is looking increasingly grim for Schalke. Stuck down in 14th place with just five points from six matches, they are already staring down the barrel of a looming relegation battle. The final whistle brought a chorus of groans from the home supporters, demanding urgent answers from their faltering side.
Key Questions
Who scored the winning goal for FSV Mainz 05?
Phillip Tietz scored the decisive goal in the 24th minute, capitalizing on a sharp assist from Anthony Caci.
Why did K. Potulski receive top honors?
K. Potulski delivered an outstanding defensive performance, commanding the backline to help Mainz secure a crucial clean sheet on the road.
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.
Mid-table maneuvering takes center stage in Gelsenkirchen
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 40/100. A perfectly poised battle where Mainz's explosive attack meets a resilient Schalke side trying to establish early-season home dominance.
The Setup
This October 17, 2026 clash at the Veltins Arena sees two sides trying to break into the upper echelon of the Bundesliga. FC Schalke 04 sit in 12th place with five points, having only played four fixtures so far. They welcome an eighth-placed FSV Mainz 05 outfit that has been incredibly entertaining to watch. Backed by a solid Form rating for the visitors, Mainz have already plundered 13 goals in just five league games. The early-season Stakes remain modest, but an exceptionally high Balance indicator highlights just how tight this matchup truly is. The home side's defensive record has been respectable, but keeping Mainz quiet will require maximum concentration from Schalke's backline. Though the Stars rating reflects a lack of global household names on the pitch, the attacking talent on display guarantees an intriguing ninety minutes.
Key Battle
The defining clash pits FC Schalke 04 shot-stopper Loris Karius against the relentless finishing of P. Tietz. Karius has shown flashes of brilliance early in the campaign, stepping up with massive saves when called upon. However, Tietz is currently operating as a true goal machine for the visitors, thriving off the creative service from players like S. Becker. If Karius can command his box and disrupt Tietz's rhythm, the hosts have a genuine chance to secure three points.
Our Prediction
We expect a narrow 2-1 away victory for Mainz. Schalke will keep it organized for long stretches, but the sheer volume of chances created by the visitors will eventually overwhelm the home defense late in the second half.