Werder Bremen v FSV Mainz 05 result
Team pages: Werder Bremen · FSV Mainz 05 · Head-to-head
Werder Bremen 0–2 FSV Mainz 05 — FSV Mainz 05 won this Bundesliga match.
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
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 12 March 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Werder Bremen for / against | Line | FSV Mainz 05 for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.38 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.88 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.38 for · 4 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 17.13 for · 9 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.38 for · 11.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.38 for · 3.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.88 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.63 for · 8.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10.88 for · 9.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.38 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.13 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: Mitja Stegemann, Germany.
Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Backhaus | 23 | 902070 min | 713.1 /90 | 411.8 /90 | 00 /90 |
| K. Hein | 2 | 90180 min | 115.5 /90 | 42 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Backhaus n 8 | 90 | 1.8 |
Werder Bremen Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Friedl | 24 | 882120 min | 411.7 /90 | 271.1 /90 | 220.9 /90 | 1014.3 /90 | 150.6 /90 | 80.3 /90 |
| Y. Sugawara | 22 | 871924 min | 241.1 /90 | 100.5 /90 | 20.1 /90 | 532.5 /90 | 160.7 /90 | 10 /90 |
| Abdoul Karim Coulibaly | 20 | 861721 min | 231.2 /90 | 201 /90 | 150.8 /90 | 673.5 /90 | 160.8 /90 | 50.3 /90 |
| A. Pieper | 12 | 80960 min | 232.2 /90 | 191.8 /90 | 100.9 /90 | 666.2 /90 | 70.7 /90 | 30.3 /90 |
| Isaac Schmidt | 11 | 45494 min | 122.2 /90 | 71.3 /90 | 00 /90 | 325.8 /90 | 61.1 /90 | 20.4 /90 |
| See more players · Pro Try Pro for £1, then £9.99 a month unless you cancel · 18+ | ||||||||
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Schmid n 8 | 89 | 0.6 | 1 | K. Sano |
| M. Grüll n 8 | 55.6 | 1.2 | 0.8 | Lee Jae-Sung |
| S. Lynen n 8 | 89.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | — |
| M. Friedl n 8 | 90 | 0.6 | 0.6 | D. Kohr |
| M. Backhaus n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.4 | — |
| See more players · Pro | ||||
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| R. Schmid n 8 | 89 | 2 |
| M. Grüll n 8 | 55.6 | 1 |
| S. Lynen n 8 | 89.8 | 1.5 |
| M. Friedl n 8 | 90 | 1.9 |
| J. Stage n 8 | 86.8 | 1.3 |
| See more players · Pro | ||
Werder Bremen Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Grüll | 26 | 671732 min | 30.2 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 271.4 /90 | 120.6 /90 | 281.5 /90 | 201 /90 |
| J. Njinmah | 22 | 621361 min | 40.3 /90 | 00 /90 | 322.1 /90 | 151 /90 | 120.8 /90 | 130.9 /90 |
| S. Mbangula | 18 | 56999 min | 30.3 /90 | 20.2 /90 | 100.9 /90 | 70.6 /90 | 151.4 /90 | 272.4 /90 |
| K. Topp | 13 | 43557 min | 00 /90 | 10.2 /90 | 71.1 /90 | 10.2 /90 | 50.8 /90 | 40.6 /90 |
| V. Boniface | 9 | 34305 min | 00 /90 | 20.6 /90 | 113.2 /90 | 61.8 /90 | 61.8 /90 | 30.9 /90 |
| See more players · Pro | ||||||||
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Schmid n 8 | 89 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| M. Grüll n 8 | 55.6 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| S. Lynen n 8 | 89.8 | 0.3 | 0 |
| M. Friedl n 8 | 90 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| M. Backhaus n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| See more players · Pro | |||
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Schmid n 8 | 89 | 0 | 0.3 |
| M. Grüll n 8 | 55.6 | 0.2 | 0 |
| S. Lynen n 8 | 89.8 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Friedl n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Backhaus n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| See more players · Pro | |||
FSV Mainz 05
FSV Mainz 05 Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Zentner | 17 | 851441 min | 503.1 /90 | 171.1 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| D. Batz | 16 | 901440 min | 573.6 /90 | 191.2 /90 | 00 /90 |
| L. Rieß | 5 | 71357 min | 153.8 /90 | 133.3 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| R. Zentner n 8 | 81.8 | 3.2 |
| D. Batz n 8 | 90 | 3.1 |
FSV Mainz 05 Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. da Costa | 31 | 882719 min | 471.6 /90 | 301 /90 | 150.5 /90 | 1354.5 /90 | 240.8 /90 | 30.1 /90 |
| D. Kohr | 30 | 852543 min | 602.1 /90 | 501.8 /90 | 150.5 /90 | 1505.3 /90 | 471.7 /90 | 110.4 /90 |
| S. Bell | 22 | 631392 min | 161 /90 | 241.6 /90 | 130.8 /90 | 1056.8 /90 | 171.1 /90 | 60.4 /90 |
| A. Hanche-Olsen | 21 | 671403 min | 151 /90 | 261.7 /90 | 151 /90 | 946 /90 | 201.3 /90 | 50.3 /90 |
| K. Potulski | 15 | 811218 min | 141 /90 | 251.8 /90 | 151.1 /90 | 634.7 /90 | 171.3 /90 | 30.2 /90 |
| See more players · Pro | ||||||||
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Sano n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0.9 | R. Schmid |
| Lee Jae-Sung n 8 | 77.1 | 0 | 1 | M. Grüll |
| D. da Costa n 8 | 86.8 | 1 | 1 | — |
| D. Kohr n 8 | 85 | 1.6 | 1.9 | M. Friedl |
| N. Amiri n 8 | 76.8 | 0.4 | 1.3 | — |
| See more players · Pro | ||||
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| K. Sano n 8 | 90 | 2.1 |
| Lee Jae-Sung n 8 | 77.1 | 2.3 |
| D. da Costa n 8 | 86.8 | 2.5 |
| D. Kohr n 8 | 85 | 2 |
| N. Amiri n 8 | 76.8 | 0.9 |
| See more players · Pro | ||
FSV Mainz 05 Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Hollerbach | 19 | 611163 min | 20.2 /90 | 30.2 /90 | 201.5 /90 | 90.7 /90 | 110.9 /90 | 171.3 /90 |
| A. Sieb | 18 | 42754 min | 10.1 /90 | 00 /90 | 141.7 /90 | 60.7 /90 | 91.1 /90 | 91.1 /90 |
| N. Weiper | 14 | 59830 min | 20.2 /90 | 00 /90 | 222.4 /90 | 131.4 /90 | 80.9 /90 | 30.3 /90 |
| A. Nordin | 14 | 53742 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 141.7 /90 | 30.4 /90 | 40.5 /90 | 50.6 /90 |
| P. Tietz | 11 | 86950 min | 10.1 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 252.4 /90 | 121.1 /90 | 100.9 /90 | 60.6 /90 |
| See more players · Pro | ||||||||
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Sano n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Lee Jae-Sung n 8 | 77.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| D. da Costa n 8 | 86.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| D. Kohr n 8 | 85 | 0.1 | 0 |
| N. Amiri n 8 | 76.8 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| See more players · Pro | |||
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Sano n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Jae-Sung n 8 | 77.1 | 0.1 | 0 |
| D. da Costa n 8 | 86.8 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| D. Kohr n 8 | 85 | 0 | 0 |
| N. Amiri n 8 | 76.8 | 1 | 0.1 |
| See more players · Pro | |||
The day’s free picks, by email
Every morning at 07:30 UK: the model’s free picks, each with its confidence tier and that tier’s settled record, misses included. No tips, no guarantees, one click to leave.
Match Statistics & Details
| Werder Bremen | FSV Mainz 05 | |
|---|---|---|
| 66% | Possession | 34% |
| 1.08 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.08 |
| 16 | Shots | 11 |
| 3 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 7 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 6 | Blocked shots | 5 |
| 14 | Shots inside the box | 9 |
| 9 | Corners | 4 |
| 2 | Offsides | 2 |
| 7 | Fouls | 7 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 0 | Saves | 3 |
| 604 | Passes | 304 |
| 85% | Pass accuracy | 69% |
Werder Bremen Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Backhaus | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 |
| M. Friedl | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| O. Deman | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| J. Stage | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Y | 6.6 |
| Cameron Puertas | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| R. Schmid | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. Grüll | 85 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 |
| Y. Sugawara | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| L. Bittencourt | 68 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.9 |
| J. Malatini | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| K. Topp | 45 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Njinmah sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Mick Schmetgens sub | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| P. Čović sub | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Isaac Schmidt sub | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| S. Musah sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
FSV Mainz 05 Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Batz | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.9 |
| D. da Costa | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| S. Posch | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| D. Kohr | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| P. Nebel | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| K. Sano | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Lee Jae-Sung | 87 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Y | 7.3 |
| S. Becker | 87 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| S. Widmer | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| P. Mwene | 72 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.2 |
| P. Tietz | 72 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| N. Veratschnig sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| N. Weiper sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| K. Potulski sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| S. Kawasaki sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| L. Maloney sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
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.)
- 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
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.
| Team | Shots | Goals | xG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Werder Bremen | 16 | 0 | 0.89 |
| FSV Mainz 05 | 11 | 2 | 2.07 |
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.
The Full Post-Match Picture
Pro members see this match shot by shot — every attempt with its expected-goals value, the situation and shot-type breakdowns, the xG timeline, and how the model’s pre-match probabilities compared with what happened. Plus every market the model graded for this fixture.
then £9.99 a month unless you cancel · 18+
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.
Today’s Boards
Every fixture kicking off in the UK day, and the fixtures where the free pick leads with each market.
This page is generated from TACTIX’s match data by our software and checked automatically; data as of . How it works → · Report an error
How our model works · Live track record · Predictions are model output, not betting advice.