Bundesliga Gameweek 7
FSV Mainz 05 3 - 4 FT Bayer Leverkusen
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
Atletico Madrid
vs
Real Madrid
Sun, Sep 20 • 14:15 UTC
⚡ Form
89
⚖️ Balance
84
🏆 Stakes
100
⭐ Stars
100
The Madrid Derby promises ultimate drama.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Grimaldo 11'
C. M. Kofane (E. Poku) 24'
34' Lee Jae-Sung
37' Dominik Kohr
A. Grimaldo (J. Hofmann) 45'
HT
65' ↓ N. Veratschnig ↑A. Nordin
65' ↓ S. Bell ↑A. Hanche-Olsen
↓ J. Hofmann ↑I. Maza 66'
Edmond Tapsoba 67'
71' N. Amiri
↓ C. M. Kofane ↑M. Terrier 79'
↓ E. Poku ↑E. Ben Seghir 79'
Loïc Badé 81'
81' ↓ Lee Jae-Sung ↑W. Boving
86' ↓ B. Hollerbach ↑A. Sieb
M. Terrier 87'
90' A. Sieb (N. Amiri)
90'+3 Nadiem Amiri
90'+10 William Bøving
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FSV Mainz 05
Goalkeepers
Lasse Rieß 
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 Bell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Dominik Kohr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Nikolas Veratschnig 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.5
Rating
Nadiem Amiri 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Kaishu Sano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Phillipp Mwene 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Forwards
Paul Nebel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Jae-Sung 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Benedict Hollerbach
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Daniel Batz 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Silvan Widmer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andreas Hanche-Olsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arnaud Nordin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ben Bobzien
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
William Bøving
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Armindo Sieb 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
Bayer Leverkusen
Goalkeepers
Mark Flekken 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Robert Andrich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Loïc Badé
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Edmond Tapsoba 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Arthur
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Ezequiel Fernández 
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
69
Passes
15
Duels
Aleix García
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
89
Passes
2
Duels
Álex Grimaldo 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9
Rating
Forwards
Jonas Hofmann 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.9
Rating
Ernest Poku
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Christian Kofane
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Janis Blaswich
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Niklas Lomb
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jeanuël Belocian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Claudio Echeverri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremiah Mensah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Montrell Culbreath
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Maza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Terrier
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Eliesse Ben Seghir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2025 | FSV Mainz 05 | 3 - 4 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Mewa Arena |
| 05/17/2025 | FSV Mainz 05 | 2 - 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 01/14/2025 | Bayer Leverkusen | 1 - 0 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 02/23/2024 | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 - 1 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 09/30/2023 | FSV Mainz 05 | 0 - 3 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 02/19/2023 | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 - 3 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | BayArena |
10/18/2025
05/17/2025
01/14/2025
02/23/2024
09/30/2023
02/19/2023
FSV Mainz 05 Win
Bayer Leverkusen Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +23
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
FSV Mainz 05
Bayer Leverkusen
FSV Mainz 05
Bayer Leverkusen
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Grimaldo's Brace Settles Six-Pointer as Leverkusen Survives Goal-Fest Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 89/100. A crunch match that reaffirmed the Bundesliga's pecking order: Bayer Leverkusen proved their credentials against relegation-threatened Mainz 05 despite a chaotic finale—seven goals and two penalties wrote a script only football can deliver.
Grimaldo Sets the Tone Early – Leverkusen Seizes Control
Alejandro Grimaldo needed just 11 minutes to stamp his authority at the Mewa Arena. Converting from the penalty spot with ice-cold precision, he made it 1-0—a statement that Leverkusen arrived not to play, but to dominate. The Intensity was immediate: Leverkusen controlled 58% possession whilst Mainz scrambled defensively. Christian M. Kofane extended the lead to 2-0 in the 24th minute, assisted by E. Poku—a demonstration of superiority that initially overwhelmed Mainz's resistance.
Mainz Fights Back – Amiri and Lee Jae-Sung Keep Hope Alive
Yet the Rhineland-Palatinate side showed Stakes through aggressive pressing. Lee Jae-Sung pulled one back in the 34th minute (1-2), keeping Mainz in the contest. The turning point arrived in the 71st minute: Nadiem Amiri levelled from the penalty spot at 3-3. Suddenly the Balance shifted—Mainz had tasted blood, and their 42% possession felt like a weapon.
The Final Act – Chaos and Redemption
Grimaldo's second strike on the stroke of half-time seemed to settle matters, but the final five minutes descended into madness. Substitute M. Terrier made it 4-3 in the 87th minute, before A. Sieb equalised at 3-4 in the 90th—set up by Amiri. Seven goals, two spot-kicks, 32 total shots: a feast for the eyes, a nightmare for tacticians. Leverkusen stays on course despite the scare; Mainz's relegation battle grows grimmer by the week.
Key Questions
Why was Alejandro Grimaldo the difference-maker?
Grimaldo's brace and three key passes (rating 9.0) embodied Leverkusen's superiority, overwhelming Mainz despite their defiant second-half rally and proving decisive in the thriller.
What triggered this goal-fest?
Two penalties, lopsided possession (58:42), and Mainz's aggressive pressing created a 32-shot barrage—a spectacle exposing both teams' offensive prowess and defensive vulnerabilities.
How did Leverkusen's bench alter the endgame?
Terrier (79') and Sieb (86') struck as substitutes—testament to Leverkusen's depth that ultimately secured victory despite Mainz pressing until the final whistle.
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.
Desperation vs Ambition: Leverkusen Visit Embattled Mainz
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. A classic mismatch on paper that Mainz must turn into a dogfight to ignite their flickering survival hopes against a clinical Leverkusen side.
The Setup
The relegation battle reaches a critical point for FSV Mainz 05 as they host Champions League hopefuls Bayer Leverkusen on October 18, 2025. Sitting dead last in the Bundesliga with zero home wins from three attempts at the Mewa Arena, Mainz's Form is in freefall. Conversely, Leverkusen arrives with significant Stars in their ranks, including P. Hincapié and M. Tillman. While the Stakes are high for the hosts' survival, the visitors' superior Balance and depth make this a daunting task for a Mainz side that has conceded 24 goals already this campaign.
Key Battle
This match will be defined by the struggle between Mainz's low block and Leverkusen's creative engines. Without individual stars to match the visitors, Mainz must rely on collective defensive discipline to neutralise the threat posed by Alejandro Grimaldo and the Leverkusen midfield. If the home side's defensive unit fractures early, the quality gap between the two squads will likely lead to a one-sided affair.
Our Prediction
Leverkusen are expected to dominate possession and exploit the defensive frailties that have left Mainz rooted to the bottom of the table. Despite the desperate nature of the hosts' situation, the visitors' clinical edge should secure a comfortable result. We foresee a professional performance from the away side, controlling the tempo and securing a 2-0 victory without facing much resistance from a blunt Mainz attack.