12 April 2026 at 17:30

Referee: Felix Zwayer

Match Summary

SC Freiburg defeated FSV Mainz 05 1:0. The match was played in Bundesliga 2025. Goals were scored by L. Holer 47′. 4 yellow cards were shown. FSV Mainz 05 had 51% possession while SC Freiburg held 49%. FSV Mainz 05 had 10 shots (3 on target) compared to 8 (3 on target) for SC Freiburg. Expected goals: FSV Mainz 05 0.55 — SC Freiburg 0.56. FSV Mainz 05 made 5 substitutions, SC Freiburg made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between FSV Mainz 05 and SC Freiburg — 1 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

FSV Mainz 05
SC Freiburg
Kick Off
Half Time
46′
B. OgbusP. Lienhart
47′
L. Holer

assist: M. Ginter

N. VeratschnigS. Widmer
62′
S. KawasakiN. Amiri
62′
64′
C. IrieJ. Beste
64′
L. KublerP. Treu
P. MweneA. Caci
74′
P. NebelA. Sieb
74′
74′
D. ScherhantV. Grifo
D. da CostaN. Weiper
83′
83′
M. GinterJ. Makengo
Full Time

Match Statistics

FSV Mainz 05 had 51% possession against SC Freiburg's 49%. FSV Mainz 05 registered 10 shots (3 on target) while SC Freiburg managed 8 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 6–4. Fouls committed: 10–13.

3Shots on Goal3
6Shots off Goal2
10Total Shots8
1Blocked Shots3
6Shots insidebox6
4Shots outsidebox2
10Fouls13
6Corner Kicks4
3Offsides2
51%Ball Possession49%
1Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves3
339Total passes339
253Passes accurate272
75%Passes %80%
0.55expected_goals0.56
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

FSV Mainz 05 lined up in a 5-3-2 formation under Urs Fischer, while SC Freiburg deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Julian Schuster.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for FSV Mainz 05 is 6.82, compared to 6.82 for SC Freiburg. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. FSV Mainz 05's highest-rated starter is D. Batz (7.43), while SC Freiburg's best-rated player is J. Manzambi (7.22).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of FSV Mainz 05 have contributed 12 goals and 11 assists this season, led by P. Nebel (4G). SC Freiburg's starters account for 27 goals and 14 assists, spearheaded by I. Matanovic (8G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

FSV Mainz 05 deploy 5 defenders rated 6.84 on average, against SC Freiburg's 4-man backline averaging 6.76. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

FSV Mainz 05 field 3 midfielders averaging 6.78, versus SC Freiburg's 5 rated 6.83. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

FSV Mainz 05 start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.54, compared to 1 for SC Freiburg averaging 6.72. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 71% for FSV Mainz 05 and 78% for SC Freiburg. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

FSV Mainz 05's starters have collected 31 yellow cards this season, compared to 25 for SC Freiburg. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of FSV Mainz 05's starting XI is 28.0 (youngest: N. Veratschnig (22), oldest: D. Batz (34)), while SC Freiburg average 25.8 (youngest: B. Ogbus (20), oldest: L. Kubler (33)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

FSV Mainz 05's starters average 20 league appearances each, versus 24 for SC Freiburg. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

FSV Mainz 055-3-24-2-3-1SC Freiburg
GKDEFMIDFWD
33Batz22Veratsc.21Costa4Posch31Kohr2Mwene24Kawasaki6Sano8Nebel20Tietz23Becker1Atubolu17Kubler28Ginter43Ogbus30Gunter8Eggeste.44Manzambi22Irie9Holer7Scherha.31Matanov.

Substitutes

Coach: Urs Fischer

Substitutes

Coach: Julian Schuster

FSV Mainz 05Position StrengthSC Freiburg
6.82
Avg Rating
6.82
7.43Goalkeeper (1 v 1)7.14
0G 0A0G 0A
6.84Defender (5 v 4)6.76
3G 6A4G 8A
6.78Midfielder (3 v 5)6.83
5G 2A15G 5A
6.54Forward (2 v 1)6.72
4G 3A8G 1A
FSV Mainz 055-3-2
33GoalkeeperD. Batz7.4
22DefenderN. Veratschnig6.71A
21DefenderD. da Costa6.82G3A
4DefenderS. Posch7.1
31DefenderD. Kohr6.91G
2DefenderP. Mwene6.82A
24MidfielderS. Kawasaki6.7
6MidfielderK. Sano7.01G1A
8MidfielderP. Nebel6.64G1A
20ForwardP. Tietz6.33G1A
23ForwardS. Becker6.81G2A
SC Freiburg4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperN. Atubolu7.1
17DefenderL. Kubler6.72G1A
28DefenderM. Ginter7.02G4A
43DefenderB. Ogbus6.7
30DefenderC. Gunter6.63A
8MidfielderM. Eggestein6.93G1A
44MidfielderJ. Manzambi7.25G2A
22MidfielderC. Irie6.6
9MidfielderL. Holer6.73G1A
7MidfielderD. Scherhant6.74G1A
31ForwardI. Matanovic6.78G1A

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, FSV Mainz 05 have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. SC Freiburg show 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

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FSV Mainz 05 vs SC Freiburg Head to Head Results

FSV Mainz 05 and SC Freiburg have met 29 times — FSV Mainz 05 won 11, SC Freiburg won 8, with 10 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. FSV Mainz 05 leads the head-to-head with 11 victories from 29 meetings. A combined 76 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.62 per match (42 for the home side, 34 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 17 matches (59%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 15 games (52%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. SC Freiburg are currently unbeaten in the last 9 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2016.

11

FSV Mainz 05

10

Drawn

8

SC Freiburg

Goals: 42Goals: 34

Recent Meetings (29)

30 Nov 2025SC Freiburg4 – 0FSV Mainz 05
15 Mar 2025FSV Mainz 052 – 2SC Freiburg
3 Nov 2024SC Freiburg0 – 0FSV Mainz 05
21 Apr 2024SC Freiburg1 – 1FSV Mainz 05
3 Dec 2023FSV Mainz 050 – 1SC Freiburg
19 Mar 2023FSV Mainz 051 – 1SC Freiburg
1 Oct 2022SC Freiburg2 – 1FSV Mainz 05
12 Feb 2022SC Freiburg1 – 1FSV Mainz 05
18 Sept 2021FSV Mainz 050 – 0SC Freiburg
13 Mar 2021FSV Mainz 051 – 0SC Freiburg
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 16 Apr 2026