Bundesliga Regular Season - 27
FSV Mainz 05 2 - 1 FT Eintracht Frankfurt
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
1' P. Tietz
6' P. Nebel (S. Becker)
N. Brown (J. Bahoya) 20'
R. Doan 27'
45' P. Mwene
HT
↓ N. Brown ↑E. Skhiri 46'
↓ J. Bahoya ↑A. Amaimouni 58'
↓ N. Collins ↑E. Baum 65'
69' ↓ P. Mwene ↑N. Veratschnig
69' ↓ P. Tietz ↑N. Weiper
↓ R. Doan ↑C. Y. Uzun 79'
↓ F. Chaibi ↑A. Knauff 79'
81' ↓ Lee Jae-Sung ↑S. Kawasaki
89' P. Nebel
90'+1 ↓ S. Becker ↑L. Maloney
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player 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 Posch 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Dominik Kohr
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
54%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Silvan Widmer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Nebel 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.3
Rating
Kaishu Sano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jae-sung Lee
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Phillipp Mwene
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
Sheraldo Becker 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Phillip Tietz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
BENCH
Lasse Riess 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kacper Potulski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikolas Veratschnig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxim Leitsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lennard Maloney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sota Kawasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Armindo Sieb
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
Nelson Weiper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eintracht Frankfurt
Goalkeepers
Michael Zetterer
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Nnamdi Collins 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Aurèle Amenda 
MAGNET
128
Activity
128
Activity
120
Passes
8
Duels
Arthur Theate
MAGNET
97
Activity
97
Activity
91
Passes
6
Duels
Nathaniel Brown 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Ritsu Doan
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Hugo Larsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Farès Chaïbi
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Forwards
Arnaud Kalimuendo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Burkardt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Mattéo Bahoya 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Jens Grahl
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Elias Baum
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ellyes Skhiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Can Uzun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oscar Højlund
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Love Arrhov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Younes Ebnoutalib
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ansgar Knauff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2025 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 1 - 0 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | Deutsche Bank Park |
| 04/05/2025 | FSV Mainz 05 | 1 - 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 21/12/2024 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 1 - 3 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | Deutsche Bank Park |
| 26/01/2024 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 1 - 0 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | Frankfurt Arena |
| 27/08/2023 | FSV Mainz 05 | 1 - 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 13/05/2023 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 3 - 0 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | Deutsche Bank Park |
| 13/11/2022 | FSV Mainz 05 | 1 - 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 14/05/2022 | FSV Mainz 05 | 2 - 2 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 27/01/2022 | FSV Mainz 05 | 0 - 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Friendlies Clubs | Stadion am Bruchweg |
| 18/12/2021 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 1 - 0 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | Deutsche Bank Park |
09/11/2025
04/05/2025
21/12/2024
26/01/2024
27/08/2023
13/05/2023
13/11/2022
14/05/2022
27/01/2022
18/12/2021
FSV Mainz 05 Win
Eintracht Frankfurt Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +72
P: 27 GD: +30
P: 27 GD: +20
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 27 GD: +15
P: 27 GD: +16
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 27 GD: -5
P: 27 GD: -15
P: 27 GD: -17
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -17
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -20
P: 27 GD: -22
P: 27 GD: -34
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +72
P: 27 GD: +30
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 26 GD: +17
P: 27 GD: +15
P: 27 GD: +16
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 27 GD: -15
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -17
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -19
P: 27 GD: -22
P: 27 GD: -34
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Nebel's Late Heroics Settle a Ferocious Rhein-Main Derby
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. A masterclass in counter-attacking ruthlessness proved that sterile possession means nothing when a local hero is ready to seize the moment.
The Lightning Start
The Stakes are always sky-high in the Rhein-Main Derby, and the Mewa Arena crowd barely had time to settle before the net bulged. FSV Mainz 05 drew first blood in the 6th minute when P. Nebel clinically finished off a slick pass from S. Becker. The roaring home support was met with swift defiance. Eintracht Frankfurt immediately imposed their will, hoarding the ball and dictating the tempo. This relentless Intensity paid dividends by the 20th minute. A brilliant sequence orchestrated by J. Bahoya allowed N. Brown to level the score, turning the tie into a fierce tactical battle right out of the gate.
The Possession Paradox
After the breathless opening exchanges, the Balance of play skewed entirely toward the visitors. Frankfurt swallowed the ball, controlling an overwhelming 70% possession and stringing together over 500 passes. They probed the penalty area relentlessly, taking 11 shots, but the Mainz defensive block refused to crack. The match shifted from end-to-end sprinting to a grinding chess game. Mainz seemed perfectly content to absorb the pressure, dropping into a disciplined low block. Despite starving themselves of the ball, the hosts' superior expected goals tally (1.55 to Frankfurt's 1.26) showed that their sparse counter-attacks carried real venom whenever they broke out.
The Final Sting
Just as the visitors looked destined to leave with a hard-fought away point, the script was torn to shreds. In the 89th minute, P. Nebel found the space he craved, dispatching a ruthless finish to complete his brace and shatter Frankfurt’s hearts. It was a staggering demonstration of the Upset Factor at play—a team starved of the ball landing the ultimate knockout blow. The 2-1 victory hands Mainz crucial momentum and the ultimate bragging rights in the region, while Frankfurt will be left dissecting how such total statistical dominance translated into exactly zero points on the road.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Paul Nebel?
Incredibly dramatic. With the match seemingly destined for a 1-1 draw, Nebel struck in the 89th minute to complete his brace and seal a thrilling derby victory.
Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?
Yes. The high stakes fuelled a frantic start with two early goals. Frankfurt responded by dominating possession, but Mainz’s resolute defending created a gripping tactical clash.
What is the Rhein-Main Derby?
The Rhein-Main Derby is the rivalry between FSV Mainz 05 and Eintracht Frankfurt, a passionate regional rivalry with deep local significance.
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.
Rhein-Main Derby: Bragging Rights on the Line
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 67/100. A fierce local rivalry crashes into a crucial battle for European spots and vital momentum, guaranteeing fireworks at the Mewa Arena.
The Setup
FSV Mainz 05 are struggling to make their own ground a fortress. A shaky home Form rating exposes a massive weakness, with only three wins in front of their own fans all season. But on derby day, the script gets torn up entirely. The Stakes are amplified by pure local pride. Eintracht Frankfurt arrive chasing European qualification, armed with a formidable roster. Their Stars rating is off the charts, driven by the likes of C. Uzun and H. Larsson. With both defenses leaking goals consistently away and at home, expect a truly chaotic shootout.
Key Battle
It is a classic clash of styles: the gritty home midfield against a lethal, fast-breaking away attack. If the Mainz engine room fails to dictate the tempo and close down spaces, Frankfurt will slice right through them. The competitive Balance tips entirely on who wins those crucial second balls in the center of the park.
Our Prediction
Frankfurt’s firepower will ultimately overwhelm a fragile home defense. Expect an open game full of chances, with the visitors edging it late. We are backing a 2-1 away victory in a pulsating derby atmosphere.