Bundesliga Regular Season - 21
FSV Mainz 05 2 - 0 FT FC Augsburg
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
8' N. Amiri
HT
↓ N. Banks ↑C. Zesiger 46'
↓ M. Gregoritsch ↑I. Gharbi 57'
↓ E. Rexhbecaj ↑K. Jakic 57'
↓ M. Wolf ↑A. Kade 57'
63' ↓ Silas ↑S. Becker
A. Kade 79'
80' N. Amiri
81' N. Amiri
↓ R. Fellhauer ↑F. Rieder 81'
81' ↓ D. Kohr ↑K. Potulski
82' ↓ S. Widmer ↑P. Mwene
82' ↓ N. Amiri ↑P. Nebel
88' ↓ Lee Jae-Sung ↑L. Maloney
90'+2 S. Becker
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FSV Mainz 05
Goalkeepers
Daniel Batz 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Stefan Posch 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefan Bell 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Dominik Kohr 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Danny da Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jae-sung Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kaishu Sano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Silvan Widmer
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
82
Entry
Forwards
Silas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Nadiem Amiri 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Phillip Tietz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Lasse Riess 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kacper Potulski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikolas Veratschnig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Phillipp Mwene
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lennard Maloney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Nebel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
William Bøving
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sheraldo Becker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nelson Weiper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Augsburg
Goalkeepers
Finn Dahmen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Noahkai Banks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Arthur Chaves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keven Schlotterbeck 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Marius Wolf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Han-Noah Massengo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elvis Rexhbeçaj 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Robin Fellhauer
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Mert Kömür
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Claude-Maurice
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michael Gregoritsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
BENCH
Nediljko Labrović
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cedric Zesiger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mads Pedersen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kristijan Jakić
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Anton Kade
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6
Rating
Fabian Rieder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Ribeiro 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Ismael Gharbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Essende
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/09/2025 | FC Augsburg | 1 - 4 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
| 08/02/2025 | FSV Mainz 05 | 0 - 0 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 20/09/2024 | FC Augsburg | 2 - 3 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
| 17/02/2024 | FSV Mainz 05 | 1 - 0 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 23/09/2023 | FC Augsburg | 2 - 1 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
| 11/02/2023 | FSV Mainz 05 | 3 - 1 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
20/09/2025
08/02/2025
20/09/2024
17/02/2024
23/09/2023
11/02/2023
FSV Mainz 05 Win
FC Augsburg Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 21 GD: +60
P: 21 GD: +23
P: 21 GD: +16
P: 21 GD: +12
P: 21 GD: +10
P: 20 GD: +12
P: 21 GD: -1
P: 21 GD: -5
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -9
P: 21 GD: -15
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -15
P: 21 GD: -17
P: 21 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +68
P: 26 GD: +29
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 26 GD: +17
P: 26 GD: +13
P: 26 GD: +16
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 26 GD: -11
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 26 GD: -8
P: 26 GD: -13
P: 26 GD: -10
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -18
P: 26 GD: -19
P: 26 GD: -21
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Amiri Spot-Kicks Secure Points for Mainz
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. A clinical brace from the penalty spot by Nadiem Amiri provided the margin of victory as Mainz withstood a heavy Augsburg onslaught.
Early Breakthrough at Mewa Arena
The match at Mewa Arena burst into life almost immediately when the referee pointed to the spot in the opening exchanges. N. Amiri stepped up in the 8th minute, displaying immense composure to slot the ball home and give FSV Mainz 05 an early lead. This 8th-minute opener set a specific tempo, as an Intensity rating of 8.0 reflected the frantic physical battles across the pitch. Mainz, buoyed by the early goal, looked to absorb pressure and hit on the break, forcing the visitors to chase the game from the outset. The tactical setup from the hosts was clear: disrupt the rhythm and capitalize on high-leverage moments, a strategy that paid immediate dividends in front of their home supporters.
Batz Stands Tall Under Pressure
Despite trailing, the visitors began to dominate the middle of the park, controlling possession with a 62% share. The Balance of the match shifted heavily toward the away side as they peppered the Mainz goal with 14 total attempts. However, they found Daniel Batz in inspired form. The Mainz goalkeeper produced a series of six vital saves, including several reflex stops from inside the box that left the Augsburg forwards frustrated. His ability to command the area and handle high crosses relieved significant pressure from the backline. FC Augsburg moved the ball with 80% passing accuracy, yet they lacked the clinical edge required to bypass a goalkeeper performing at the peak of his powers during this critical stretch.
Amiri Doubles Down to Seal It
As the clock ticked toward the final ten minutes, the pressure from the visitors reached a crescendo, but a swift Mainz counter-attack resulted in a second penalty. For the second time in the afternoon, N. Amiri remained ice-cold under pressure, converting the 80th-minute spot-kick to effectively end the contest. While the Stakes score of 1.0 suggests a mid-table clash with limited immediate European implications, the morale boost for the home side was palpable. Defender Stefan Bell was instrumental in the closing stages, marshalling a defense that refused to buckle despite facing a barrage of late crosses. The 2-0 victory sees Mainz close the gap on their rivals, rewarding their efficiency in a match where they made their few clear-cut chances count.
Key Questions
Who were the key performers for Mainz?
Nadiem Amiri scored both goals from the penalty spot, while Daniel Batz kept a clean sheet with six crucial saves.
How did the scoring play out?
Nadiem Amiri converted two penalties, the first in the 8th minute and the second in the 80th minute, to secure the 2-0 win.
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.
Midfield Generals Collide in Rheinhessen
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. This encounter hinges on whether the home side can finally translate individual brilliance into a collective victory to escape the gravitational pull of the bottom three.
The Setup
The Mewa Arena serves as the backdrop for a fixture where FSV Mainz 05 must address a concerning trend. Despite a high Stars rating of 7.4, the hosts have struggled for Balance, winning just 20% of their home fixtures this season. Currently sitting in 16th place, the 05ers face an FC Augsburg side that occupies a slightly more comfortable 12th position but lacks the consistency to pull away from the danger zone. The Form guide suggests a tight affair, with Mainz showing signs of life through recent draws and sporadic wins.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the duel between Nadiem Amiri and Alexis Claude-Maurice. Amiri has been the league's standout performer lately, operating with a freedom that has seen him notch four goals in his last four appearances. Augsburg will counter this creative hub with Claude-Maurice, whose own recent output of two goals and two assists makes him the visitors' primary engine in transition. If Arthur Chaves can anchor the Augsburg defense against Mainz's late runs, the visitors might frustrate the home crowd.
Our Prediction
Mainz’s superior individual quality in the final third should eventually break the deadlock. We expect a cagey first half followed by an Amiri-inspired surge. While Augsburg are clinical on the break, Mainz's desperation for points at home will push them to a narrow 2-1 victory, finally rewarding their supporters with a hard-fought three points.