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Bundesliga

FSV Mainz 05 - VfB Stuttgart

03/07/2026, 02:30 PM

2 : 2
Expected Goals
FSV Mainz 05
1.6
Total xG
3.2
VfB Stuttgart
1.6
Most Likely Scores

1:1

12%

2:1

8%

1:2

8%

2:2

7%

2:0

5%
What influences the xG?
FM0VS

FSV Mainz 05

Defensive strength (1.4 conceded vs 1.8 league avg)
-0.31
Standings disadvantage (pos 14 vs 4, 10 places gap)
-0.18
3 of last 5 matches with 0-1 goals (1.2 goals/match)
+0.01
Nadiem Amiri not in squad (10 goals, 2 assists)
Silvan Widmer not in squad (2 goals, 0 assists)
50% of goal output missing (only 62% available)
Strong home record (1.6 vs 1.2 goals/match)

VfB Stuttgart

4 of last 5 matches with 2+ goals (2.8 goals/match)
+0.23
Rising form (2.8 vs 2 season average)
+0.23
Standings advantage (pos 4 vs 14, 10 places gap)
+0.07
Attack strength (1.5x league average)
+0.07
Bilal El Khannouss not in squad (3 goals, 3 assists)
Josha Vagnoman not in squad (1 goals, 3 assists)
Ramon Hendriks not in squad (0 goals, 2 assists)

League

High-scoring league (3.2 goals/match)
+0.67
+0.67
Model Probabilities

Match Result

Home Win

38%

Draw

26%

Away Win

36%

Goals

Over 1.5

84%

Under 1.5

16%

Over 2.5

62%

Under 2.5

38%

Over 3.5

40%

Under 3.5

60%

Double Chance

Home or Draw

64%

Away or Draw

62%

No Draw

74%

Both Score

Yes

65%

No

35%

Key Factors
  • Stuttgart's strong offense: According to advancedStats, VfB currently scores more frequently (2.8 goals) than their season average (2.0 goals)
  • Tactical difference: Possession-dominant VfB (60% possession) meets counter-attacking Mainz (39% possession)
  • Form and league position: Stuttgart is in 4th place and shows 'positive' form, while Mainz is fighting against relegation
Risk Factors
  • Mainz 05 will be without key goal scorers: Nadiem Amiri (10 goals, 2 assists) and Silvan Widmer (2 goals, 0 assists) are missing, leaving only 63% of the usual starting eleven's strength available
Overview

FSV Mainz 05 (14th place, 23 points) host VfB Stuttgart (4th place, 46 points) at the Mewa Arena

Bundesliga match on March 7, 2026, 3:30 PM

Mainz 05 are fighting for crucial points in the relegation battle, while VfB Stuttgart aim to solidify their Champions League spot

Form

W = Win, D = Draw, L = Loss

Mainz 05 shows a form of WWLDD across all competitions

In their last five games, Mainz 05 recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss

The last match ended in a draw, their second consecutive draw

VfB Stuttgart has a form of WWDLW

The Stuttgart team achieved 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last five matches

The last game was won by the visitors

The current form of Mainz 05 is described as 'Stable'

VfB Stuttgart shows a 'Positive' form trend

Statistics

Mainz 05 scores an average of 1.13 goals per game and concedes 1.63 goals

At home, the average is 1.08 goals scored and 1.17 goals conceded per home game

VfB Stuttgart is stronger offensively with an average of 2.00 goals per game and 1.33 goals conceded

Away from home, Stuttgart scores an average of 1.93 goals and concedes 1.43 goals

At the Mewa Arena, an average of 2.2 goals per game were scored in the last 5 matches

Both teams scored in 60% of the games at this stadium

40% of the games ended with over 2.5 goals

Head-to-Head

In 5 direct encounters in recent years, Mainz 05 won once, VfB Stuttgart three times

One match ended in a draw

Mainz 05 scored a total of 8 goals, Stuttgart 11 goals

The last encounter on October 26, 2025, was won by VfB Stuttgart away with 2:1

Recent results show a dominance by the away team

Key Players

For Mainz 05, Dominic van Hoof with 2 goals and 1 assist, Jae-sung Lee with 2 goals and 2 assists, and Phillip Tietz with 1 goal and 2 assists are key players

Dominic van Hoof shows a 'rising' form trend, while Jae-sung Lee and Phillip Tietz are 'stable'

For VfB Stuttgart, Deniz Undav with 14 goals and 4 assists, Ermedin Demirovic with 7 goals and 2 assists, and Jamie Leweling with 7 goals and 6 assists stand out

Ermedin Demirovic shows a 'rising' form trend, Jamie Leweling is 'stable', while Deniz Undav shows a 'declining' trend

Goalkeepers

For Mainz 05, Daniel Batz is in goal, recording 2 clean sheets in 12 season appearances

For VfB Stuttgart, Alexander Nübel is the goalkeeper, keeping 9 clean sheets in 24 season appearances

Influences

Mainz 05 scored an average of 1.08 goals at home and conceded 1.17 goals

VfB Stuttgart scored an average of 1.93 goals away and conceded 1.43 goals

The Mewa Arena showed an average of 2.2 goals per game in the last five matches

Both teams scoring was recorded in 3 out of 5 games at this stadium

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