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Full-time · Werder Bremen 0–2 FSV Mainz 05

Bundesliga · · Weserstadion

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Werder Bremen 0–2 FSV Mainz 05 — FSV Mainz 05 won this Bundesliga match.

Match report, in numbers

What xG said

xG said FSV Mainz 05: 2.07 to 0.89 in expected goals, from 11 shots to 16, ahead on xG from the fourth minute (per-shot expected goals for this match).

The result

FSV Mainz 05 won 2–0 at Weserstadion in the Bundesliga on Sunday 15 March. FSV Mainz 05 are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions.

The goals

FSV Mainz 05 led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — FSV Mainz 05: P. Nebel (6’, assisted by Phillipp Mwene) and Lee Jae-Sung (52’, assisted by Sheraldo Becker).

Discipline

The bookings — Werder Bremen: L. Bittencourt (38’) and Jens Stage (63’); FSV Mainz 05: Lee Jae-Sung (62’).

What it changes

Werder Bremen move down from 13th to 15th (26 league matches played). Werder Bremen have scored 37 goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 32 games). Werder Bremen have conceded 57 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.

FSV Mainz 05 move up from 14th to 13th (26 league matches played). FSV Mainz 05 have scored 41 goals, the seventh-fewest of the 18 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 32 games). FSV Mainz 05 have conceded 50 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, P. Nebel (FSV Mainz 05) 8.5, Kaishu Sano (FSV Mainz 05) 6.0 and Cameron Puertas (Werder Bremen) 5.1 led the match.

Head-to-head

Werder Bremen are unbeaten in the last six meetings with FSV Mainz 05, every meeting checked.

Next up

Werder Bremen next host Hamburger SV on 21 November 2026.

FSV Mainz 05 next travel to FC Augsburg on 21 November 2026.

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

Next for Werder Bremen: Werder Bremen v Hamburger SV, Saturday 21 November — the preview. Next for FSV Mainz 05: FC Augsburg v FSV Mainz 05, Saturday 21 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Werder Bremen 0–2 FSV Mainz 05 · Bundesliga
  • Venue: Weserstadion · Bremen
  • Referee: Mitja Stegemann, Germany
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Werder Bremen 4 · draws 2 · FSV Mainz 05 0 · 2.5 goals/game
  • Recent form: Werder Bremen 2W 0D 3L · FSV Mainz 05 0W 4D 1L

Werder Bremen 0–2 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 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1 / 1.38
Goals
against 1.38 / 1.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.88 / 5.38
Corners
against 3.38 / 4 · 1 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.38 / 4.88
Shots on target
against 3.13 / 4.38 · 1 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.38 / 2.13
Cards
against 1.5 / 1.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 12 March 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 12 March 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameWerder Bremen for / againstLineFSV Mainz 05 for / against
Goals scored
1 for · 1.38 against n 8
2.5standard
1.38 for · 1.25 against n 8
Corners won
4.88 for · 3.38 against n 8
9.5standard
5.38 for · 4 against n 8
Shots
17.13 for · 9 against n 8
19.5standard
12.38 for · 11.88 against n 8
Shots on target
4.38 for · 3.13 against n 8
8.5standard
4.88 for · 4.38 against n 8
Fouls committed
10.63 for · 8.13 against n 8
21.5standard
10.88 for · 9.75 against n 8
Cards shown
2.38 for · 1.5 against n 8
3.5standard
2.13 for · 1.63 against n 8

Referee: Mitja Stegemann, Germany.

Werder Bremen

Werder Bremen Goalkeeper

Werder Bremen — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
M. Backhaus23902070 min713.1 /90411.8 /9000 /90
K. Hein290180 min115.5 /9042 /9000 /90
Werder Bremen — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Werder Bremen before kick-off, to 12 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Backhaus n 890
1.83/2

Werder Bremen Defensive

Werder Bremen — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
M. Friedl24882120 min411.7 /90271.1 /90220.9 /901014.3 /90150.6 /9080.3 /90
Y. Sugawara22871924 min241.1 /90100.5 /9020.1 /90532.5 /90160.7 /9010 /90
Abdoul Karim Coulibaly20861721 min231.2 /90201 /90150.8 /90673.5 /90160.8 /9050.3 /90
A. Pieper1280960 min232.2 /90191.8 /90100.9 /90666.2 /9070.7 /9030.3 /90
Isaac Schmidt1145494 min122.2 /9071.3 /9000 /90325.8 /9061.1 /9020.4 /90
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Werder Bremen — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Werder Bremen before kick-off, to 12 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
R. Schmid n 889
0.64/1
15/2
K. Sano
M. Grüll n 855.6
1.25/1
0.84/0
Lee Jae-Sung
S. Lynen n 889.8
1.68/5
0.43/0
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M. Friedl n 890
0.63/2
0.63/2
D. Kohr
M. Backhaus n 890
00/0
0.42/1
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Werder Bremen — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Werder Bremen before kick-off, to 12 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
R. Schmid n 889
26/3
M. Grüll n 855.6
13/2
S. Lynen n 889.8
1.55/4
M. Friedl n 890
1.97/5
J. Stage n 886.8
1.37/3
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Werder Bremen Attacking

Werder Bremen — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
M. Grüll26671732 min30.2 /9010.1 /90271.4 /90120.6 /90281.5 /90201 /90
J. Njinmah22621361 min40.3 /9000 /90322.1 /90151 /90120.8 /90130.9 /90
S. Mbangula1856999 min30.3 /9020.2 /90100.9 /9070.6 /90151.4 /90272.4 /90
K. Topp1343557 min00 /9010.2 /9071.1 /9010.2 /9050.8 /9040.6 /90
V. Boniface934305 min00 /9020.6 /90113.2 /9061.8 /9061.8 /9030.9 /90
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Werder Bremen — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Werder Bremen before kick-off, to 12 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
R. Schmid n 889
1.86/6
0.64/1
M. Grüll n 855.6
1.24/2
0.42/0
S. Lynen n 889.8
0.32/0
00/0
M. Friedl n 890
0.42/1
0.11/0
M. Backhaus n 890
00/0
00/0
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Werder Bremen — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Werder Bremen before kick-off, to 12 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
R. Schmid n 889
00/0
0.32/0
M. Grüll n 855.6
0.21/0
00/0
S. Lynen n 889.8
00/0
00/0
M. Friedl n 890
00/0
00/0
M. Backhaus n 890
00/0
00/0
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FSV Mainz 05

FSV Mainz 05 Goalkeeper

FSV Mainz 05 — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
R. Zentner17851441 min503.1 /90171.1 /9010.1 /90
D. Batz16901440 min573.6 /90191.2 /9000 /90
L. Rieß571357 min153.8 /90133.3 /9000 /90
FSV Mainz 05 — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FSV Mainz 05 before kick-off, to 12 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
R. Zentner n 881.8
3.26/5
D. Batz n 890
3.16/5

FSV Mainz 05 Defensive

FSV Mainz 05 — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
D. da Costa31882719 min471.6 /90301 /90150.5 /901354.5 /90240.8 /9030.1 /90
D. Kohr30852543 min602.1 /90501.8 /90150.5 /901505.3 /90471.7 /90110.4 /90
S. Bell22631392 min161 /90241.6 /90130.8 /901056.8 /90171.1 /9060.4 /90
A. Hanche-Olsen21671403 min151 /90261.7 /90151 /90946 /90201.3 /9050.3 /90
K. Potulski15811218 min141 /90251.8 /90151.1 /90634.7 /90171.3 /9030.2 /90
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FSV Mainz 05 — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FSV Mainz 05 before kick-off, to 12 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
K. Sano n 890
0.32/0
0.96/1
R. Schmid
Lee Jae-Sung n 877.1
00/0
15/2
M. Grüll
D. da Costa n 886.8
15/3
17/1
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D. Kohr n 885
1.67/4
1.97/6
M. Friedl
N. Amiri n 876.8
0.42/1
1.36/3
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FSV Mainz 05 — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FSV Mainz 05 before kick-off, to 12 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
K. Sano n 890
2.17/5
Lee Jae-Sung n 877.1
2.37/6
D. da Costa n 886.8
2.57/5
D. Kohr n 885
27/5
N. Amiri n 876.8
0.95/1
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FSV Mainz 05 Attacking

FSV Mainz 05 — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
B. Hollerbach19611163 min20.2 /9030.2 /90201.5 /9090.7 /90110.9 /90171.3 /90
A. Sieb1842754 min10.1 /9000 /90141.7 /9060.7 /9091.1 /9091.1 /90
N. Weiper1459830 min20.2 /9000 /90222.4 /90131.4 /9080.9 /9030.3 /90
A. Nordin1453742 min00 /9000 /90141.7 /9030.4 /9040.5 /9050.6 /90
P. Tietz1186950 min10.1 /9010.1 /90252.4 /90121.1 /90100.9 /9060.6 /90
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FSV Mainz 05 — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FSV Mainz 05 before kick-off, to 12 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
K. Sano n 890
0.32/0
0.32/0
Lee Jae-Sung n 877.1
0.94/1
0.32/0
D. da Costa n 886.8
0.53/1
0.43/0
D. Kohr n 885
0.11/0
00/0
N. Amiri n 876.8
1.68/3
1.37/2
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FSV Mainz 05 — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FSV Mainz 05 before kick-off, to 12 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
K. Sano n 890
00/0
00/0
Lee Jae-Sung n 877.1
0.11/0
00/0
D. da Costa n 886.8
0.11/0
0.43/0
D. Kohr n 885
00/0
00/0
N. Amiri n 876.8
16/1
0.11/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Werder BremenFSV Mainz 05
66%Possession34%
1.08Expected goals (xG)1.08
16Shots11
3Shots on target2
7Shots off target4
6Blocked shots5
14Shots inside the box9
9Corners4
2Offsides2
7Fouls7
2Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
0Saves3
604Passes304
85%Pass accuracy69%

Werder Bremen Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. Backhaus9000000005.9
M. Friedl9000000006.9
O. Deman9000101006.5
J. Stage90001110Y6.6
Cameron Puertas9000004207.2
R. Schmid9000211106.9
M. Grüll8500102005.9
Y. Sugawara6900001106.3
L. Bittencourt68001001Y6.9
J. Malatini5500000106.5
K. Topp4500211106.9
J. Njinmah sub4500200006.6
Mick Schmetgens sub3500000107.3
P. Čović sub2200000206.9
Isaac Schmidt sub2100001006.9
S. Musah sub1100000006.7

FSV Mainz 05 Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
D. Batz9000000008.9
D. da Costa9000000006.9
S. Posch9000100207.3
D. Kohr9000000107.3
P. Nebel9010113308
K. Sano9000101307.2
Lee Jae-Sung87101101Y7.3
S. Becker8701002006.9
S. Widmer8100001006.6
P. Mwene7201001307.2
P. Tietz7200200006
N. Veratschnig sub1800000006.9
N. Weiper sub1800000106.9
K. Potulski sub900000006.6
S. Kawasaki sub900000006.7
L. Maloney sub900000006.7

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

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

Recent form
Werder BremenLLLWW
Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 1.4 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
FSV Mainz 05LDDDD
Last 5: 0W 4D 1L · 0.8 scored / 1.6 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Werder Bremen 4 · 2 draws · FSV Mainz 05 0 · 2.5 goals/game
  • 2025-11-01 FSV Mainz 05 1–1 Werder Bremen
  • 2025-01-31 Werder Bremen 1–0 FSV Mainz 05
  • 2024-09-15 FSV Mainz 05 1–2 Werder Bremen
  • 2024-02-03 FSV Mainz 05 0–1 Werder Bremen
  • 2023-09-02 Werder Bremen 4–0 FSV Mainz 05
  • 2023-04-08 FSV Mainz 05 2–2 Werder Bremen
League standing · 2025/26
Werder Bremen#15 pos32 pts34 pl-23 GD
FSV Mainz 05#10 pos40 pts34 pl-9 GD
Goals per game
Werder Bremen scored1.09
FSV Mainz 05 scored1.29
Werder Bremen conceded1.76
FSV Mainz 05 conceded1.56

Shot Map and Expected Goals

Werder Bremen 0.89 xG from 16 shots, FSV Mainz 05 2.07 from 11. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.

Phillip Tietz 15' · 0.38 xGPhillip Tietz 50' · 0.24 xGJae-Sung Lee 66' · 0.14 xGJae-Sung Lee 66' · 0.12 xGPatrice Covic 89' · 0.11 xGRomano Schmid 21' · 0.09 xGKeke Maximilian Topp 3' · 0.08 xGJens Stage 70' · 0.08 xGStefan Posch 24' · 0.08 xGKeke Maximilian Topp 30' · 0.07 xGMarco Grüll 47' · 0.07 xGOlivier Deman 60' · 0.07 xGOlivier Deman 83' · 0.07 xGMarco Grüll 6' · 0.05 xGStefan Posch 1' · 0.05 xGJens Stage 30' · 0.04 xGJustin Njinmah 63' · 0.04 xGKaishu Sano 23' · 0.04 xGSheraldo Becker 73' · 0.03 xGLeonardo Bittencourt 7' · 0.03 xGJustin Njinmah 77' · 0.03 xGRomano Schmid 90' · 0.02 xGSalim Musah 85' · 0.02 xGCameron Puertas 61' · 0.02 xGSheraldo Becker 67' · 0.01 xGJae-Sung Lee 51' · 0.61 xG · goalPaul Nebel 4' · 0.37 xG · goal
Werder Bremen (attacking right)FSV Mainz 05 (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
Werder Bremen1600.89
FSV Mainz 051122.07

Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.

Expected Goals Race

At half-time, FSV Mainz 05 led on xG, 0.91 to 0.38. At full time, FSV Mainz 05 led on xG, 2.07 to 0.89. The widest gap was 1.47 xG to FSV Mainz 05, in the 67th minute.

xG timeline (cumulative)
2.11.000′15′30′45′60′75′90′MinutesCumulative xGGoal - FSV Mainz 05 4 minGoal - FSV Mainz 05 51 min
Werder Bremen 0.89 xGFSV Mainz 05 2.07 xGdots = goals · 27 shots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Werder Bremen and FSV Mainz 05?
In their last 6 meetings, Werder Bremen won 4, FSV Mainz 05 won 0 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Werder Bremen and FSV Mainz 05?
Recent form — Werder Bremen 2W 0D 3L; FSV Mainz 05 0W 4D 1L.

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