Bundesliga Regular Season - 6
Hamburger SV 4 - 0 FT FSV Mainz 05
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
6' A. S. Lokonga (G. Gocholeishvili)
10' R. Philippe (R. Konigsdorffer)
17' Daniel Elfadli
Jae-sung Lee 42'
Dominik Kohr 45'+3
↓ P. Mwene ↑N. Weiper 45'+5
HT
52' J. Dompe (N. Capaldo)
↓ B. Hollerbach ↑A. Sieb 61'
61' R. Philippe (N. Remberg)
62' ↓ A. S. Lokonga ↑J. Meffert
↓ D. Kohr ↑S. Bell 62'
65' Nicolai Remberg
Nadiem Amiri 65'
67' ↓ R. Konigsdorffer ↑R. Glatzel
68' ↓ J. Dompe ↑F. Balde
↓ Lee Jae-Sung ↑N. Veratschnig 71'
82' ↓ G. Gocholeishvili ↑W. Mikelbrencis
82' ↓ R. Philippe ↑A. Rossing-Lelesiit
↓ N. Amiri ↑L. Maloney 82'
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Hamburger SV
Goalkeepers
D. Heuer Fernandes 
PROVOCATEUR
1
fouls won
1
fouls won
1
Duels Won
0
pens won
Defenders
N. Capaldo 
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
2
tackles
75%
duel win %
L. Vuskovic 
SWEEPER
6
cleanups
6
cleanups
3
interceptions
3
blocks
D. Elfadli
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
4
tackles
64%
duel win %
Midfielders
G. Gocholeishvili
PROVOCATEUR
3
fouls won
3
fouls won
8
Duels Won
0
pens won
A. S. Lokonga 
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
N. Remberg 
PROVIDER
1
assists
1
assists
1
key passes
6.9
rating
M. Muheim
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
3
interceptions
0
blocks
Forwards
R. Philippe 
HITMAN
2
goals
2
goals
4
on target
9.3
rating
R. Konigsdorffer 
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
67
total mins
67
entry
J. Dompe
SNIPER
50%
conversion
50%
conversion
1
goals
2
shots
BENCH
D. Peretz 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
G. Ramos
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
W. Mikelbrencis
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
8
total mins
Started
entry
J. Meffert
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
28
total mins
Started
entry
I. Pherai
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
A. Rossing-Lelesiit
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
8
total mins
Started
entry
Y. Poulsen
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
R. Glatzel
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
23
total mins
Started
entry
F. Balde
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
FSV Mainz 05
Goalkeepers
L. Riess
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
D. da Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
A. Hanche-Olsen
SWEEPER
5
cleanups
5
cleanups
5
interceptions
0
blocks
D. Kohr
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
62
total mins
62
entry
Midfielders
Forwards
P. Nebel 
MAGNET
66
activity
66
activity
55
passes
11
duels
Lee Jae-Sung
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
71
total mins
71
entry
B. Hollerbach
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
62
total mins
61
entry
BENCH
D. Batz
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
S. Bell 
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
0
on target
S. Widmer
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
N. Veratschnig
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
19
total mins
Started
entry
L. Maloney
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
8
total mins
Started
entry
A. Sieb
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
28
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
45
total mins
Started
entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2018 | Hamburger SV | 0 - 0 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | Volksparkstadion |
| 14/10/2017 | FSV Mainz 05 | 3 - 2 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | Opel Arena |
| 07/05/2017 | Hamburger SV | 0 - 0 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | Volksparkstadion |
| 17/12/2016 | FSV Mainz 05 | 3 - 1 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | Opel Arena |
| 30/04/2016 | FSV Mainz 05 | 0 - 0 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | Opel Arena |
| 05/12/2015 | Hamburger SV | 1 - 3 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | Volksparkstadion |
| 03/05/2015 | FSV Mainz 05 | 1 - 2 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | Coface Arena (Mainz) |
| 07/12/2014 | Hamburger SV | 2 - 1 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | Imtech Arena (Hamburg) |
| 10/05/2014 | FSV Mainz 05 | 3 - 2 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | Coface Arena (Mainz) |
03/03/2018
14/10/2017
07/05/2017
17/12/2016
30/04/2016
05/12/2015
03/05/2015
07/12/2014
10/05/2014
Hamburger SV Win
FSV Mainz 05 Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +22
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -7
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
Philippe Orchestrates Hamburg's Masterclass – Mainz Undone by Possession Paradox
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. A 4-0 demolition at Volksparkstadion exposes a brutal truth: ball control without clinical finishing is merely theatre.
The Perfect Storm Breaks in Six Minutes
From the opening whistle, Hamburg SV seized control with surgical precision. A. S. Lokonga needed just 360 seconds to break the deadlock – an early statement that would define the afternoon. Four minutes later, Rayan Philippe rose above the Mainz backline to double the lead after R. Konigsdorffer's assist. The Intensity was suffocating. Hamburg's directness overwhelmed Mainz's carefully constructed possession game, reducing their 65 per cent ball control to a footnote.
Possession Without Purpose
What unfolded was a masterclass in futility. Mainz dominated the ball (514 passes to Hamburg's 285), yet generated only 0.67 Expected Goals – a damning indictment of their attacking intent. Daniel Heuer Fernandes barely broke a sweat in the Hamburg goal, making four routine saves. Meanwhile, Hamburg's counter-attacks were lethal. With just 35 per cent possession, they crafted 1.91 xG and converted with ruthless efficiency. The Balance was grotesquely skewed from the opening goal.
The Second Act: Overkill
Jean-Luc Dompé put the contest beyond reach in the 52nd minute – 3-0 after N. Capaldo's cut-back. Philippe completed his symphony in the 61st minute, latching onto N. Remberg's cross for his second. Two goals, two assists, a 9.3 rating – Philippe wasn't just dominant, he was devastating. Mainz's defence crumbled under relentless pressure, never recovering from that early sucker punch. Hamburg's clinical finishing (four goals from 15 shots) left Mainz's statistical superiority in ruins.
Key Questions
What made Rayan Philippe the Man of the Match?
Two goals, two assists, 9.3 rating. Philippe was omnipresent – a predator who systematically dismantled Mainz's backline with positioning and timing.
Why did Mainz's possession fail to yield results?
0.67 xG from 65 per cent possession tells the story. Hamburg's early lead forced Mainz into reactive play, neutralising their control through relentless pressure.
How damaging is this defeat for Mainz's survival hopes?
Mainz sits 16th with four points. A 0-4 thrashing deepens relegation fears and intensifies pressure on the manager immediately.
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.
Nerves of Steel: Relegation Battle Ignites at Volksparkstadion
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. This encounter is a definitive early-season pressure cooker where tactical caution will likely collide with the sheer desperation of two teams stranded at the bottom of the table.
The Setup
On October 05, 2025, the Volksparkstadion hosts a classic relegation battle. Hamburger SV sits precariously in 15th, while FSV Mainz 05 languishes at the bottom in 18th. Both teams are suffering from a lack of Form, with Mainz managing just one win all season. However, the Stars might emerge from the backline. HSV goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes has been a human shield, racking up 23 saves and maintaining a high save-per-game average that has kept his side competitive despite their struggles.
Key Battle
The core of this contest will be decided by the physical duel between Luka Vušković and Dominik Kohr. Vušković has been a revelation for the hosts' defense, providing much-needed stability. He faces a stern test against Kohr, whose combative nature in the Mainz midfield is designed to disrupt the opposition's Balance. If Kohr can rattle the young defender, Mainz may find the openings they so desperately crave.
Our Prediction
Given the high Stakes, expect a cautious opening before the game descends into a frantic struggle for territory. Mainz has shown they can find the net, but their defensive leaks are hard to ignore. We predict a 1-1 draw, as the heroics of Heuer Fernandes likely cancel out Mainz's offensive surges in what will be a bruising encounter for both sides.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes, if you enjoy the raw intensity and high pressure of a survival fight.
What's the predicted outcome?
A gritty 1-1 draw.
Where are Hamburger SV and FSV Mainz 05 in the table?
HSV is currently 15th, while Mainz sits at the bottom in 18th place.
What is Hamburger SV's current form?
Their recent form is WLDLL (one win, one draw, three losses).
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Luka Vušković (Hamburger SV) with 1 goal in 3 matches and a 7.7 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.