Bundesliga Regular Season - 11
FSV Mainz 05 1 - 1 FT 1899 Hoffenheim
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Hanche-Olsen (W. Burger) 8'
24' Silvan Widmer
Bernardo 42'
HT
46' ↓ L. Maloney ↑D. da Costa
46' ↓ S. Widmer ↑S. Kawasaki
↓ A. Kramaric ↑T. Lemperle 58'
67' ↓ Lee Jae-Sung ↑N. Weiper
Robin Hranáč 68'
76' D. da Costa (B. Hollerbach)
↓ B. Toure ↑M. Moerstedt 77'
87' Dominik Kohr
88' Dominik Kohr
90' ↓ B. Hollerbach ↑S. Bell
↓ F. Asllani ↑I. Bebou 90'
90'+5 Nadiem Amiri
90'+6 Phillipp Mwene
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
FSV Mainz 05
Goalkeepers
R. Zentner 
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
D. Kohr 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
mistake
0
mistake
2
fouls
6.9
rating
L. Maloney
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
45
total mins
46
entry
A. Hanche-Olsen
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
mistake
0
mistake
2
fouls
6.2
rating
Midfielders
Forwards
P. Nebel 
MAGNET
51
activity
51
activity
42
passes
9
duels
B. Hollerbach 
STORMTROOPER
4
shots
4
shots
0
goals
1
on target
Lee Jae-Sung
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
67
total mins
67
entry
BENCH
L. Riess 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
S. Bell
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
9
total mins
Started
entry
D. da Costa 
CLOSER
1
late goals
1
late goals
0
late assists
75
minute
N. Veratschnig
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
S. Kawasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
45
total mins
Started
entry
A. Sieb
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
W. Boving
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
B. Bobzien
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
N. Weiper
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
23
total mins
Started
entry
1899 Hoffenheim
Goalkeepers
O. Baumann
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
V. Coufal 
ENFORCER
5
tackles
5
tackles
12
Duels Won
86%
win %
R. Hranac 
SWEEPER
4
cleanups
4
cleanups
2
interceptions
2
blocks
A. Hajdari 
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
7
Duels Won
0
pens won
Bernardo 
ARCHITECT
2
key passes
2
key passes
0
assists
33%
pass acc
Midfielders
G. Promel
ARCHITECT
4
key passes
4
key passes
0
assists
42%
pass acc
L. Avdullahu
SWEEPER
4
cleanups
4
cleanups
3
interceptions
1
blocks
W. Burger
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
A. Kramaric
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
58
total mins
58
entry
Forwards
B. Toure
LATE SHIFT
13
late mins
13
late mins
77
total mins
77
entry
F. Asllani
ARCHITECT
4
key passes
4
key passes
0
assists
22%
pass acc
BENCH
L. Philipp
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
K. Akpoguma
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Arthur Chaves
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
A. Prass
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
M. Damar
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
U. Tohumcu
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
I. Bebou
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
9
total mins
Started
entry
T. Lemperle
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
32
total mins
Started
entry
M. Moerstedt
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
13
total mins
Started
entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2025 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 2 - 0 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 01/12/2024 | FSV Mainz 05 | 2 - 0 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 13/04/2024 | FSV Mainz 05 | 4 - 1 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 26/11/2023 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 1 - 1 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 04/03/2023 | FSV Mainz 05 | 1 - 0 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 14/01/2023 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 2 - 2 | FSV Mainz 05 | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 10/09/2022 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 4 - 1 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 05/02/2022 | FSV Mainz 05 | 2 - 0 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
12/04/2025
01/12/2024
13/04/2024
26/11/2023
04/03/2023
14/01/2023
10/09/2022
05/02/2022
FSV Mainz 05 Win
1899 Hoffenheim Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +33
P: 11 GD: +9
P: 11 GD: +12
P: 11 GD: +9
P: 11 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -9
P: 11 GD: -8
P: 11 GD: -8
P: 11 GD: -12
P: 11 GD: -8
P: 11 GD: -18
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
Mainz Salvages Point Against Hoffenheim—Drama, Red Card, and Substitute Heroics
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 61/100. A intensity-laden encounter between relegation-battlers and European contenders delivered chaos, VAR intervention, and a hard-fought draw that satisfied neither side.
Early Own Goal, Then Hoffenheim Seizes Control
Hoffenheim arrived at Mewa Arena as the stronger force—sixth in the table with four wins in their last five—and nearly got the perfect start when A. Hanche-Olsen's own goal gifted Mainz the lead in the eighth minute. But the visitors' quality shone through. With 55% possession and 19 shots to Mainz's 17, Hoffenheim pressed relentlessly. Robin Zentner, the Mainz goalkeeper, became the match's guardian angel, producing four critical saves to keep his side afloat. The balance tilted dangerously toward the visitors, yet Mainz clung on through sheer defensive will.
Da Costa's Moment, Then Kohr's Nightmare
The turning point arrived in the 76th minute when Danny da Costa, introduced at the interval, struck an equaliser. The substitute's finish—a lifeline for a side mired in the relegation zone—seemed to inject belief. Yet the drama twisted viciously. In the 87th minute, Dominik Kohr received yellow; VAR upgraded it to red in the 88th. The dismissal shattered Mainz's equilibrium, leaving them with ten men against a rampant Hoffenheim side. Bernardo, Hoffenheim's defensive colossus, delivered two key passes and an immaculate performance, orchestrating play with the composure of a European contender.
A Point Earned, A Point Squandered
The final whistle brought relief to Mainz but frustration to Hoffenheim. With 36 combined shots and 11 corners, the intensity never relented. Zentner's four saves proved decisive; Hoffenheim's superior xG (1.38 vs 2.03) suggested they should have won. Instead, Mainz's fighting spirit—and a substitute's clinical finish—earned them a draw that lifts them momentarily from the abyss. Hoffenheim remains seventh, points still in reach of the top; Mainz stays in trouble, needing far more than moral victories.
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.
Survival Instincts vs European Ambitions
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 61/100. A desperate Mainz side must secure their first home win of the season to avoid being cut adrift, facing a Hoffenheim team that has turned away matches into their personal playground.
The Setup
The Stakes couldn't be clearer at Mewa Arena: FSV Mainz 05 are rooted to the bottom of the table, searching for an identity and, more importantly, points. Their Form is dire, with zero home wins in five attempts this season. Conversely, 1899 Hoffenheim are flying high in 5th place, powered by an 80% win rate on the road. Despite the gap in the standings, the competitive Balance suggests Mainz might put up more of a fight than their position implies. With significant Stars on display, this isn't your typical lopsided bottom-vs-top encounter; it's a clash of contrasting pressures.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the duel between Nadiem Amiri and Andrej Kramarić. Amiri is the primary source of creativity for Mainz; if he is stifled, their attack often goes stagnant. He will be up against the veteran intelligence of Kramarić, who drops deep to link play and remains a clinical finisher. Whichever playmaker can find space between the lines will likely dictate the final scoreline.
Our Prediction
Mainz will likely start with a high-octane press, desperate to ignite the home crowd and disrupt Hoffenheim's rhythm. However, the visitors have shown immense composure this season, especially when playing away. We expect Hoffenheim to weather the early storm and exploit the defensive gaps that a desperate Mainz side will inevitably leave. It will be tight, but the visitors' clinical edge should see them through. We’re going with a 2-1 victory for the away side.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes. It's a classic relegation battle atmosphere against a high-flying offensive side.
What's the predicted outcome?
A narrow 2-1 win for 1899 Hoffenheim.
Where are the teams in the table?
Mainz are bottom (18th), while Hoffenheim sit comfortably in 5th place.
What is FSV Mainz 05's current form?
Poor. They have failed to win any of their last five matches (LLDLD).
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Grischa Prömel (Hoffenheim) has 3 goals and 1 assist in 5 matches (7.3 rating).
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.