Balance: positive from VfB perspective
VfB and Mainz have already met 37 times. The guys from Cannstatt won a total of 16 games, played draws nine times and lost twelve duels. The goal difference: 66:55 goals. Of these 37 encounters, 33 took place in the Bundesliga-VfB won 15 times, played for a draw nine times and lost nine times. The goal difference: 59:45 goals.
History: Series can be expanded
VfB has been in 2020, i.e. for nine Bundesliga games, without defeat against the 1st FSV Mainz 05 (six victories and three draws) and won three of the four duels against the zero fifth under head coach Sebastian Hoeneß. The last meeting at the end of August 2024, the 33rd in the Bundesliga, ended 3: 3. Enzo Millot, Jamie Leweling and Fabian Rieder met for VfB.
Again: Philipp Mwene once wore the breast ring
In the Mainz squad there is a player with a Stuttgart past in Philipp Mwene. After the Austrian began his career in the youth at Aka Austria Vienna, he moved to VfB Stuttgart in 2010 and was further trained there. Philip Mwene played in the jersey with the red breast ring for six years and played 73 competitive games in the 3rd division for the second team of VfB. Philipp Mwene has been wearing the 1st FSV Mainz 05 since summer 2023.
Goals: Never more than six hits
104 goals in 33 Bundesliga games mean an average of 3.15 goals per game. The 3: 3 from the first half of the season is one of the most goal -rich duels between VfB and the 1st FSV Mainz 05. More than six goals have never been found in a duel between FSV and VfB.
Form strong: VfB with a strong point cut
With three victories from the first three Bundesliga games in 2025 (1-0 in Augsburg, 2-1 against Leipzig and 3-0 against Freiburg), VfB presents itself in a strong constitution. With 32 points after 18 games, the boys from Cannstatt show the identical points as in the 2006/2007 master season. Only in the previous season there have been more points after 18 match days (34 points). The two best intermediate balance sheets after the 2007 championship go to the account of chief coach Sebastian Hoeneß.
Home strong: Mainz can set club record
The 1st FSV Mainz 05 recently won four Bundesliga home games in a row (then four), five in a row would be the club record in the upper house (most recently at the turn of 2021/2022).
Age: two extreme meetings
-In this Bundesliga season with an average age of 25 years and 96 days, the VfB represents the latest starting eleven of all clubs-the 1st FSV Mainz 05 provides the second oldest according to VfL Bochum with an average age of 28 years and 36 days (28 years, 193 Days).
Trainer votes: Bo Henriksen and Sebastian Hoeneß ambitious
Respectful and with anticipation. In this way, both trainers look at the game. Mainz chief coach Bo Henriksen says: “It is not enough to give 95 percent-we are Mainz, we have to give 110 percent. I expect us to go to the duel with Stuttgart. VfB plays a very good football, we need courage. ”Stuttgart’s head coach Sebastian Hoeneß looks ahead as follows:“ We meet a table neighbor, which makes it even more attractive. Mainz has conquered some top -class players at home. Their playing is characterized by a lot of commitment and clear processes – both with and against the ball. ”
Personal: Enco-Mariot missing gelled
Due to his fifth yellow card, Enzo Millot is missing from the away game in Mainz. El Bilal (midfoot), Dan-Axel Zagadou (knee), Justin Diehl (thigh) and Luca Raimund (thighs) are not available due to injury.
Referee: Tobias Stieler whistles
Tobias Stieler acts as a referee. His assistants will be Christian Gittelmann and Mark Borsch. Robert Kampka is the fourth official. Harm Osmers looks after the game as a video assistant, Henrik Bramlage is also on the side.
Spectators: Guest block is sold out
VfB is supported by around 3,400 fans. There are no more tickets for the guest block. The club has summarized all information and information about the stadium visit to Mainz in its faninfo.
Weather: cloudy, but largely dry
In Mainz, dense clouds predominated on Saturday from the beginning of the day to the afternoon, but it remains largely dry with values of 5 to 10 degrees Celsius.
