VfB Stuttgart v FSV Mainz 05 result

Full-time · VfB Stuttgart 2–3 FSV Mainz 05

Bundesliga · · Mercedes-Benz-Arena

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VfB Stuttgart 2–3 FSV Mainz 05 — FSV Mainz 05 won this Bundesliga match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

FSV Mainz 05 won 3–2 at Mercedes-Benz-Arena in the Bundesliga on Saturday 19 January. FSV Mainz 05 have scored in 11 consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

FSV Mainz 05 led 2–0 at half-time.

What it changes

VfB Stuttgart have scored 32 goals, the third-fewest of the 18 clubs (2018/19 so far). VfB Stuttgart have conceded 70 goals, the third-most of the 18 clubs.

FSV Mainz 05 have scored 46 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2018/19 so far). FSV Mainz 05 have conceded 57 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.

With five goals it was the highest-scoring match of round 18, across nine matches. VfB Stuttgart have lost their last three matches in all competitions. FSV Mainz 05 are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions.

Head-to-head

FSV Mainz 05 are unbeaten in the last three meetings with VfB Stuttgart.

Next up

VfB Stuttgart next travel to Bayer Leverkusen on 31 October 2026.

FSV Mainz 05 next host Bayern München on 7 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for VfB Stuttgart: Bayer Leverkusen v VfB Stuttgart, Saturday 31 October — the preview. Next for FSV Mainz 05: FSV Mainz 05 v Bayern München, Saturday 7 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: VfB Stuttgart 2–3 FSV Mainz 05 · Bundesliga
  • Venue: Mercedes-Benz-Arena · Stuttgart
  • Referee: Tobias Stieler, Germany
  • Head-to-head (last 4): VfB Stuttgart 1 · draws 0 · FSV Mainz 05 3 · 2.75 goals/game
  • Recent form: VfB Stuttgart 2W 0D 3L · FSV Mainz 05 1W 3D 1L

VfB Stuttgart 2–3 FSV Mainz 05 (Bundesliga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 13 May 2026). See the live track record →

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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind VfB Stuttgart v FSV Mainz 05 — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
VfB StuttgartWLWLL
Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 0.8 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
FSV Mainz 05WDLDD
Last 5: 1W 3D 1L · 1.2 scored / 1.6 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 4
VfB Stuttgart 1 · 0 draws · FSV Mainz 05 3 · 2.75 goals/game
  • 2018-08-26 FSV Mainz 05 1–0 VfB Stuttgart
  • 2018-01-20 FSV Mainz 05 3–2 VfB Stuttgart
  • 2017-12-19 FSV Mainz 05 3–1 VfB Stuttgart
  • 2017-08-26 VfB Stuttgart 1–0 FSV Mainz 05
League standing · 2018/19
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
VfB Stuttgart#16 pos28 pts34 pl-38 GD
FSV Mainz 05#12 pos43 pts34 pl-11 GD
Goals per game
VfB Stuttgart scored0.94
FSV Mainz 05 scored1.35
VfB Stuttgart conceded2.06
FSV Mainz 05 conceded1.68

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between VfB Stuttgart and FSV Mainz 05?
In their last 4 meetings, VfB Stuttgart won 1, FSV Mainz 05 won 3 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.75 goals per game.
What is the recent form of VfB Stuttgart and FSV Mainz 05?
Recent form — VfB Stuttgart 2W 0D 3L; FSV Mainz 05 1W 3D 1L.

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