Bundesliga Regular Season - 17
FSV Mainz 05 2 - 1 FT 1. FC Heidenheim
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
30' S. Widmer (Lee Jae-Sung)
34' ↓ N. Veratschnig ↑K. Potulski
45' D. Kohr
HT
↓ J. Schoppner ↑S. Conteh 46'
48' N. Amiri (P. Tietz)
M. Pieringer 54'
↓ M. Kaufmann ↑S. Schimmer 59'
↓ M. Pieringer ↑A. Beck 59'
59' ↓ A. Sieb ↑P. Nebel
S. Schimmer 60'
↓ J. Niehues ↑M. Honsak 75'
B. Gimber 77'
↓ J. Fohrenbach ↑Y. Wagner 82'
F. Schmidt 88'
90' ↓ N. Amiri ↑L. Maloney
90' ↓ P. Tietz ↑A. Nordin
90'+4 S. Widmer
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
FSV Mainz 05
Goalkeepers
Daniel Batz 
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
94
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
Danny da Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
94
total mins
Started
entry
Stefan Bell 
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
1
on target
Dominik Kohr
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
94
total mins
Started
entry
Midfielders
Silvan Widmer 
SNIPER
50%
conversion
50%
conversion
1
goals
2
shots
Nadiem Amiri
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
Kaishu Sano 
PROVOCATEUR
4
fouls won
4
fouls won
9
Duels Won
0
pens won
Jae-sung Lee 
PROVIDER
1
assists
1
assists
2
key passes
7.2
rating
Nikolas Veratschnig
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
34
total mins
34
entry
Forwards
Armindo Sieb
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
59
total mins
59
entry
Phillip Tietz 
MAGNET
54
activity
54
activity
30
passes
24
duels
BENCH
Lasse Riess 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Kacper Potulski
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
0
on target
Paul Nebel
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
35
total mins
Started
entry
Sota Kawasaki
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
Arnaud Nordin
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
Fabio Moreno Fell
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Ben Justus Bobzien
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
1. FC Heidenheim
Goalkeepers
Diant Ramaj
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
94
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
Haktab Omar Traore 
ARCHITECT
2
key passes
2
key passes
0
assists
42%
pass acc
Patrick Mainka 
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
3
tackles
77%
duel win %
Benedikt Gimber
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
1
on target
Jonas Föhrenbach
LATE SHIFT
8
late mins
8
late mins
81
total mins
82
entry
Midfielders
Jan Schöppner
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
45
total mins
46
entry
Julian Niehues
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
75
total mins
75
entry
Niklas Dorsch
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
94
total mins
Started
entry
Arijon Ibrahimović
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
7
Duels Won
0
pens won
Forwards
Marvin Pieringer
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
58
total mins
59
entry
Mikkel Kaufmann
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
58
total mins
59
entry
BENCH
Frank Feller
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Tim Siersleben
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Marnon Busch
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Adrian Beck
ARCHITECT
3
key passes
3
key passes
0
assists
17%
pass acc
Luca Kerber
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Sirlord Conteh
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
49
total mins
Started
entry
Stefan Schimmer 
SUPER SUB
0
impact
0
impact
36
minutes
6.7
rating
Mathias Honsak
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
19
total mins
Started
entry
Yannik Wagner
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
13
total mins
Started
entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/02/2025 | 1. FC Heidenheim | 0 - 2 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | Voith-Arena |
| 28/09/2024 | FSV Mainz 05 | 0 - 2 | 1. FC Heidenheim | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 05/05/2024 | FC Heidenheim | 1 - 1 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | Voith-Arena |
| 16/12/2023 | FSV Mainz 05 | 0 - 1 | FC Heidenheim | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
16/02/2025
28/09/2024
05/05/2024
16/12/2023
FSV Mainz 05 Win
1. FC Heidenheim Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +53
P: 17 GD: +17
P: 16 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +7
P: 16 GD: +13
P: 16 GD: +10
P: 17 GD: -1
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -11
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: -13
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 17 GD: -12
P: 16 GD: -14
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +56
P: 19 GD: +21
P: 20 GD: +20
P: 20 GD: +10
P: 20 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -3
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 19 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -14
P: 20 GD: -16
P: 20 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -16
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Amiri Masterclass Secures Vital Points in Relegation Six-Pointer
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. In a match defined by high Stakes at the bottom of the table, Mainz 05 claimed a crucial victory to boost their survival hopes against a resilient Heidenheim.
Early Pressure Pays Off at Mewa Arena
The atmosphere at the Mewa Arena was electric as FSV Mainz 05 looked to impose themselves early on. While 1. FC Heidenheim controlled possession with 59%, it was the home side that showed more Intensity in the final third. The deadlock was broken in the 30th minute when S. Widmer found the back of the net, clinicaly finishing a well-crafted move involving Lee Jae-Sung. Mainz looked compact and disciplined, with Dominik Kohr leading a backline that successfully nullified Heidenheim’s initial attempts to play through the middle, setting a dominant tone for the first half.
Amiri Takes Centre Stage
The second half began with a bang as Mainz doubled their advantage almost immediately. In the 48th minute, Nadiem Amiri showcased his quality with a strike that sent the home fans into raptures. Amiri was the undisputed architect of the match, providing six key passes and maintaining a nearly flawless 9.7 rating. His ability to dictate the Balance of the game allowed Mainz to exploit spaces left by a desperate Heidenheim side. Despite the visitors having more of the ball, the clinical edge belonged to the hosts, who turned the match into a shooting gallery with a total of 13 attempts.
Late Drama and Resilient Defending
Heidenheim refused to go down without a fight, introducing an Upset Factor in the form of S. Schimmer. The substitute made an instantaneous impact, scoring just one minute after his introduction in the 59th minute to halve the deficit. This goal shifted the momentum, forcing Mainz into a defensive shell for the final half-hour. Patrick Mainka was outstanding for the visitors, marshalling the defence and keeping the pressure high, but Mainz held firm. The victory provides a significant morale boost for the Nullfünfer, while Heidenheim will regret their inability to turn possession into more clear-cut opportunities during a frantic finish.
Key Questions
What made Nadiem Amiri the Man of the Match?
Amiri earned a 9.7 rating by scoring a crucial goal and creating six key passes, acting as the team's creative engine.
How did substitute Nadiem Amiri change the game?
Though he started, Amiri’s performance was transformative, providing the clinical finish and vision that ultimately secured the three points for Mainz.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Two Drowning Sides Fight for Lifeline
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. This is a genuine six-pointer in the relegation battle—three points could be the difference between safety and the drop.
The Setup
FSV Mainz 05 sit rock-bottom on 18th with just one win from 15 matches. Their Form is dire: two draws, three defeats in five games. With only 8 points and a goal difference of -13, Mainz are in freefall. 1. FC Heidenheim occupy 17th, but it's barely better: three wins, ten losses, a -21 goal difference. The Stakes are survival itself, and the Balance is tight—both clubs are fighting for their Bundesliga lives.
Key Battle
Mainz must impose defensive discipline at home and avoid another chaotic display. Heidenheim will look to stay compact and hit on the break. Whoever controls the midfield tempo will dictate this match. It's a battle of desperation, not elegance.
Our Prediction
Mainz edges it 2–1. Home advantage and a fractionally better mentality in the trenches see them through. Not a masterclass, but a gritty survival performance in the relegation trenches.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only if relegation drama appeals. Technically weak, emotionally charged. Better options elsewhere.
What's the predicted outcome?
Mainz 2–1 Heidenheim. Home advantage decides a chaotic relegation-battle slugfest.
Where are Mainz and Heidenheim in the table?
Mainz 18th (8 points), Heidenheim 17th (11 points). Both in the relegation mire.
What is Heidenheim's current form?
Mixed: two wins, two losses, one defeat in five. Inconsistent and fragile.
What does this mean for relegation?
A true six-pointer. Winner breathes; loser sinks deeper into the drop zone.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.