Bundesliga Gameweek 2
VfL Wolfsburg 1 - 1 FT FSV Mainz 05
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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
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
Brighton dismantle league leaders Arsenal.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
9' A. Zehnter (L. Majer)
Danny da Costa 40'
Robin Zentner 42'
HT
46' ↓ A. Skov Olsen ↑V. Cerny
↓ S. Bell ↑A. Hanche-Olsen 46'
60' Patrick Wimmer
↓ N. Weiper ↑A. Sieb 69'
↓ P. Mwene ↑N. Veratschnig 69'
70' ↓ L. Majer ↑M. Svanberg
70' ↓ D. Pejcinovic ↑M. Amoura
↓ A. Nordin ↑B. Bobzien 81'
Anthony Caci 86'
Anthony Caci 87'
N. Amiri 89'
90'+6 ↓ Vini Souza ↑J. Wind
90'+6 ↓ A. Zehnter ↑J. Maehle
90'+9 Mattias Svanberg
90'+10 Mattias Svanberg
90'+10 Mattias Svanberg
Armindo Sieb 90'+11
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
VfL Wolfsburg
Goalkeepers
Kamil Grabara 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kilian Fischer 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Moritz Jenz 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Konstantinos Koulierakis 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
7
Rating
Aaron Zehnter 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Midfielders
Maximilian Arnold 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Vinicius Souza
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Andreas Skov Olsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Lovro Majer
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Patrick Wimmer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Dženan Pejčinović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
BENCH
Marius Müller 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
David Odogu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joakim Mæhle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mattias Svanberg
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Yannick Gerhardt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Václav Černý
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Bence Dárdai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonas Wind
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Amine Amoura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FSV Mainz 05
Goalkeepers
Robin Zentner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Danny da Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefan Bell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Dominik Kohr
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Anthony Caci 
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
62
Passes
6
Duels
Kaishu Sano
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Phillipp Mwene
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Nadiem Amiri 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.5
Rating
Forwards
Arnaud Nordin
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Nelson Weiper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Lee Jae-Sung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Lasse Rieß
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Maxim Leitsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andreas Hanche-Olsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Silvan Widmer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikolas Veratschnig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lennard Maloney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sota Kawasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Armindo Sieb
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ben Bobzien
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/31/2025 | VfL Wolfsburg | 1 - 1 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | Volkswagen Arena |
| 04/19/2025 | FSV Mainz 05 | 2 - 2 | VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 12/08/2024 | VfL Wolfsburg | 4 - 3 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | Volkswagen Arena |
| 05/18/2024 | VfL Wolfsburg | 1 - 3 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | Volkswagen Arena |
| 01/13/2024 | FSV Mainz 05 | 1 - 1 | VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | MEWA ARENA |
| 04/30/2023 | VfL Wolfsburg | 3 - 0 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | VOLKSWAGEN ARENA |
08/31/2025
04/19/2025
12/08/2024
05/18/2024
01/13/2024
04/30/2023
VfL Wolfsburg Win
FSV Mainz 05 Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
VfL Wolfsburg
FSV Mainz 05
VfL Wolfsburg
FSV Mainz 05
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Zehnter and Amiri Script Late Drama at the Volkswagen Arena
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 80/100. A masterclass in chaotic football—two goals, a VAR controversy, and a dramatic red card in stoppage time define a match that leaves both sides with mixed emotions.
Lightning Strike: Zehnter's Early Breakthrough
Wolfsburg seized control from the opening whistle. In the 9th minute, they executed clinical precision: Majer threaded the ball to Zehnter, who finished with ruthless efficiency. The defender-turned-goalscorer caught Mainz cold. Despite controlling just 40% possession, Wolfsburg established balance through early intensity. Mainz needed time to find their rhythm.
Mainz's Siege: Possession, Pressure, Redemption
Mainz clawed back into the contest. Sixty percent possession and 17 shots painted a picture of relentless pressure. The intensity mounted with every corner—13 in total—yet the final touch eluded them. Then came the turning point: Minute 87. Anthony Caci went down in the box, VAR confirmed the penalty. Nadiem Amiri stepped up and converted with ice-cold composure in the 89th minute. A stunning reversal of fortune that rewrote the entire balance of the match.
The Bitter Finale: Svanberg's Dismissal
Wolfsburg's hopes evaporated in stoppage time. The 90th-minute red card for Mattias Svanberg left them with ten men against a surging Mainz side. The final whistle brought 1-1—a point that felt like defeat for Wolfsburg and redemption for Mainz. A match defined by lead changes and late drama.
Key Questions
How did Mattias Svanberg's red card impact the match?
It arrived too late to swing the result but crushed Wolfsburg's mental edge. A 90th-minute dismissal symbolised their collapse in the final act.
Did VfL Wolfsburg deserve the late equaliser?
No. Mainz dominated with 60% possession and created far more chances. Amiri's penalty was earned through superior play, not fortune.
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.
Early Season Desperation at Volkswagen Arena
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. A basement battle where the psychological weight of avoiding the drop already looms large over both dugouts.
The Setup
The Stakes are unseasonably high for a second-round fixture. VfL Wolfsburg enters this clash at the Volkswagen Arena sitting in 14th place, desperate to arrest a slide that saw them lose three of their last five matches. For FSV Mainz 05, the situation is even more dire; rooted to the bottom of the table in 18th, their lack of defensive Balance has left them searching for their first win. This is a classic relegation battle narrative where Form counts for little and grit counts for everything.
Key Battle
The tactical focal point rests on the duel between Andreas Skov Olsen and Dominik Kohr. Skov Olsen provides the necessary Stars quality for the hosts, acting as the primary outlet for creativity. Mainz will rely on the combative nature of Kohr to disrupt Wolfsburg's rhythm in the middle of the park and prevent the supply line to the front three.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey affair defined by physical duels rather than fluid passing. While Mainz will fight for every second ball, the presence of Mattias Svanberg gives the home side a technical edge in transition. We predict a 2-1 victory for Wolfsburg, as their superior individual talent eventually breaks through a Mainz side struggling for confidence.