Bundesliga Gameweek 1
FSV Mainz 05 0 - 0 FT SC Paderborn 07
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
↓ Stefano Marino ↑Steffen Tigges 67'
68' ↓ Lee Jae-Sung ↑Ransford Konigsdorffer
68' ↓ Sheraldo Becker ↑Otto Ruoppi
Mattes Hansen 72'
73' ↓ Anthony Caci ↑Silvan Widmer
↓ Mattes Hansen ↑Jonah Sticker 75'
↓ Laurin Ulrich ↑Tom Baack 75'
80' ↓ Dominik Kohr ↑Kacper Potulski
90'+1 Phillipp Mwene
↓ Marvin Pieringer ↑Clemens Lippmann 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FSV Mainz 05
Goalkeepers
Robin Zentner 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Danny da Costa 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Fabio Gruber 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
53%
Duel Win %
Dominik Kohr
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Kaishu Sano 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Anthony Caci 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Lee Jae-Sung
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Nadiem Amiri
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Phillipp Mwene 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Sheraldo Becker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Phillip Tietz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Alexander Schwolow 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Nakuzola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefan Posch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kacper Potulski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Silvan Widmer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sota Kawasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Maloney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Otto Ruoppi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
SC Paderborn 07
Goalkeepers
Nahuel Noll
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jano ter Horst
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tjark Scheller
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Mattes Hansen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Midfielders
Laurin Curda
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Laurin Ulrich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Santiago Castañeda
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Raphael Obermair
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Forwards
Stefano Marino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Marvin Pieringer 
NPC
92
Minutes
92
Minutes
16%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Gabriel Vidović 
MAGNET
60
Activity
60
Activity
55
Passes
5
Duels
BENCH
Markus Schubert
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Clemens Lippmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Baack
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Batista Meier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Đurić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Mohr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Steffen Tigges
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Deniz Zeitler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/29/2020 | FSV Mainz 05 | 2 - 0 | SC Paderborn 07 | Bundesliga | OPEL ARENA |
| 10/05/2019 | SC Paderborn 07 | 1 - 2 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | Benteler-Arena |
| 01/31/2015 | FSV Mainz 05 | 5 - 0 | SC Paderborn 07 | Bundesliga | Coface Arena (Mainz) |
| 08/24/2014 | SC Paderborn 07 | 2 - 2 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | Benteler-Arena (Paderborn) |
02/29/2020
10/05/2019
01/31/2015
08/24/2014
FSV Mainz 05 Win
SC Paderborn 07 Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 1 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +12
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -11
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
FSV Mainz 05
SC Paderborn 07
FSV Mainz 05
SC Paderborn 07
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Frustrating Stalemate at the Mewa Arena
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. Despite a barrage of 32 combined shots, a complete lack of cutting edge makes this fixture an easy one for neutrals to skip.
Early Intent and Blunt Force
Early-season fixtures often bring a frantic, unsettled energy, and this clash at the Mewa Arena was no exception. FSV Mainz 05 immediately looked to impose their will, setting a relentless tempo that pushed the visitors deep into their own territory. The Intensity was palpable as the hosts edged possession and relentlessly applied corner pressure, winning 11 corners in total. Operating with vision from deep, D. da Costa put in an outstanding performance, providing two crucial key passes to unlock spaces that otherwise seemed bolted shut. Yet, despite this distinct territorial advantage, translating momentum into a genuine breakthrough proved exceptionally difficult against an entrenched defensive block.
The Shooting Gallery
The core narrative of this match was defined entirely by a staggering lack of precision in the final third. A barrage of 32 combined shots turned the pitch into a chaotic shooting gallery, but the execution was desperately woeful. The home side registered 22 attempts, with 15 coming from inside the penalty area, yet they only managed to test the keeper four times. The Balance of play dictated that Mainz should score, but N. Noll stood tall in goal for SC Paderborn 07, recording four crucial saves to frustrate the home crowd. On the opposite end, the visitors failed to register a single shot on target from their ten attempts, leaving the goalmouth action feeling entirely toothless.
Spoils Shared in the Early Stakes
As the final whistle blew, the goalless scoreline felt like a fitting conclusion for both sides. The Stakes were theoretically high, with both clubs looking to establish early dominance near the top of the table, but neither demonstrated the attacking quality required to claim all three points. Our take is simple: the sheer volume of wasted opportunities and the staggering lack of composure make this match a frustrating watch. Paderborn will undoubtedly be the happier side, escaping with a valuable point on the road, while Mainz must urgently return to the training ground to address their dysfunctional finishing.
Key Questions
What does this mean for FSV Mainz 05's season?
With a point on matchday one, Mainz establishes a solid defensive baseline but must urgently resolve their finishing issues to mount a serious top-half challenge this season.
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.
Opening day caution as Mainz host Paderborn
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. An underwhelming season opener that local supporters will enjoy, but neutrals can safely skip.
The Setup
August 29, 2026, marks the return of league football to the Mewa Arena. With both sides starting from zero on matchday one, the Stakes remain understandably low. A meager Stars rating reflects the lack of household names on the pitch, making this a fixture for the purists. FSV Mainz 05 step in as clear home favorites, while SC Paderborn 07 will aim to frustrate the hosts and snatch a gritty point. Early season Form is nonexistent, forcing both managers to rely on tactical Balance and fresh legs to secure a result.
Key Battle
The crucial clash pits the Mainz midfield against a stubborn Paderborn backline. Expect K. Sano and N. Amiri to orchestrate the tempo for the hosts, probing for weaknesses. The visitors must defend deep and deny space, especially with P. Nebel constantly threatening to break into the penalty area.
Our Prediction
Mainz to grind out a 2-0 victory. The visitors will run out of steam defending in a low block, allowing the home side to capitalize late on their superior possession.