Match Details

Bundesliga
FSV Mainz 05
0 1
SC Freiburg
Full Time
HT 0-0
L. Holer 47'
Match Started
Bruno Ogbus 33'

Yellow Card

Maximilian Eggestein 45+4'

Yellow Card

Half Time
B. Ogbus P. Lienhart 46'

Substitution

L. Holer 47'

Goal (Assist: M. Ginter)

Nikolas Veratschnig 55'

Yellow Card

N. Veratschnig S. Widmer 62'

Substitution

S. Kawasaki N. Amiri 62'

Substitution

C. Irie J. Beste 64'

Substitution

L. Kubler P. Treu 64'

Substitution

Lucas Höler 73'

Yellow Card

P. Mwene A. Caci 74'

Substitution

P. Nebel A. Sieb 74'

Substitution

D. Scherhant V. Grifo 74'

Substitution

D. da Costa N. Weiper 83'

Substitution

M. Ginter J. Makengo 83'

Substitution

Full Time
End of Match

FSV Mainz 05 5-3-2 Urs Fischer

D. Batz 33
Batz
P. Mwene 2
Mwene
D. Kohr 31
Kohr
S. Posch 4
Posch
D. da Costa 21
Costa
N. Veratschnig 22
Veratschnig
P. Nebel 8
Nebel
K. Sano 6
Sano
S. Kawasaki 24
Kawasaki
S. Becker 23
Becker
P. Tietz 20
Tietz

Starters

  • D. Batz33 D. Batz
  • P. Mwene2 P. Mwene
  • D. Kohr31 D. Kohr
  • S. Posch4 S. Posch
  • D. da Costa21 D. da Costa
  • N. Veratschnig22 N. Veratschnig
  • P. Nebel8 P. Nebel
  • K. Sano6 K. Sano
  • S. Kawasaki24 S. Kawasaki
  • S. Becker23 S. Becker
  • P. Tietz20 P. Tietz

Substitutes

  • L. Riess1 L. Riess
  • N. Amiri10 N. Amiri
  • A. Sieb11 A. Sieb
  • W. Boving14 W. Boving
  • L. Maloney15 L. Maloney
  • A. Caci19 A. Caci
  • S. Widmer30 S. Widmer
  • N. Weiper44 N. Weiper
  • K. Potulski48 K. Potulski

SC Freiburg 4-2-3-1 Julian Schuster

N. Atubolu 1
Atubolu
C. Gunter 30
Gunter
B. Ogbus 43
Ogbus
M. Ginter 28
Ginter
L. Kubler 17
Kubler
J. Manzambi 44
Manzambi
M. Eggestein 8
Eggestein
D. Scherhant 7
Scherhant
L. Holer 9
Holer
C. Irie 22
Irie
I. Matanovic 31
Matanovic

Starters

  • N. Atubolu1 N. Atubolu
  • C. Gunter30 C. Gunter
  • B. Ogbus43 B. Ogbus
  • M. Ginter28 M. Ginter
  • L. Kubler17 L. Kubler
  • J. Manzambi44 J. Manzambi
  • M. Eggestein8 M. Eggestein
  • D. Scherhant7 D. Scherhant
  • L. Holer9 L. Holer
  • C. Irie22 C. Irie
  • I. Matanovic31 I. Matanovic

Substitutes

  • P. Lienhart3 P. Lienhart
  • Y. Suzuki14 Y. Suzuki
  • J. Beste19 J. Beste
  • F. Muller21 F. Muller
  • M. Philipp26 M. Philipp
  • N. Hofler27 N. Hofler
  • P. Treu29 P. Treu
  • V. Grifo32 V. Grifo
  • J. Makengo33 J. Makengo

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Match Statistics

FSV Mainz 05 SC Freiburg
  • 3 Shots on Goal 3
  • 6 Shots off Goal 2
  • 10 Total Shots 8
  • 1 Blocked Shots 3
  • 6 Shots insidebox 6
  • 4 Shots outsidebox 2
  • 10 Fouls 13
  • 6 Corner Kicks 4
  • 3 Offsides 2
  • 51% Ball Possession 49%
  • 1 Yellow Cards 3
  • 0 Red Cards 0
  • 2 Goalkeeper Saves 3
  • 339 Total passes 339
  • 253 Passes accurate 272
  • 75% Passes % 80%
  • 0.55 expected_goals 0.56
  • 0 goals_prevented 0

Head-to-Head Stats

FSV Mainz 05 Wins 0
Draws 6
SC Freiburg Wins 4

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1. Match Summary

SC Freiburg secured a narrow 1-0 victory over FSV Mainz 05 in a tightly contested match. The decisive goal came early in the second half, in the 47th minute, courtesy of Lucas Höler, assisted by Matthias Ginter. While Mainz dominated possession slightly, Freiburg proved clinical and defensively resolute, securing all three points. The match was punctuated by several yellow cards, indicating a physical and competitive encounter.

2. Team Performance Analysis

FSV Mainz 05: Mainz showed intent with 10 total shots, 6 of which were inside the box, suggesting they created opportunities in dangerous areas. However, their finishing was lacking, with only 3 shots on target and a relatively low expected goals (xG) of 0.63. Their 51% ball possession indicates they controlled the tempo at times, and a pass accuracy of 76% shows they were comfortable in possession. The 10 fouls committed and 3 offsides suggest a degree of frustration and perhaps a lack of precision in their attacking movements.

SC Freiburg: Freiburg was efficient and effective, despite being slightly less dominant in possession (49%). They were more accurate with their passing (80% accuracy) and managed 3 shots on target from 8 total attempts, ultimately converting one. Their defensive organization was evident in the 3 blocked shots and 3 goalkeeper saves. The team's discipline was tested with 3 yellow cards, but they managed to maintain their shape and secure the win. Their xG of 0.57 suggests they didn't create a huge number of clear-cut chances, but they took the one that mattered.

3. Key Match Events - Chronological Breakdown

Minute 33': Bruno Ogbus (SC Freiburg) receives a yellow card, indicating an early physical challenge. Minute 45': Maximilian Eggestein (SC Freiburg) receives a yellow card. Minute 45': Julian Schuster (SC Freiburg - Coach) receives a yellow card, likely for dissent. Minute 46': Substitution for SC Freiburg - B. Ogbus is replaced. Minute 47': GOAL! Lucas Höler (SC Freiburg) scores, assisted by Matthias Ginter, giving Freiburg the lead. Minute 55': Nikolas Veratschnig (FSV Mainz 05) receives a yellow card. Minute 62': Double substitution for FSV Mainz 05 - S. Kawasaki and N. Veratschnig are replaced. Minute 64': Double substitution for SC Freiburg - C. Irie and L. Kubler are replaced. Minute 73': Lucas Höler (SC Freiburg) receives a yellow card. Minute 74': Double substitution for both teams - D. Scherhant comes on for Freiburg, P. Mwene and P. Nebel for Mainz. Minute 83': Double substitution for both teams - M. Ginter is replaced for Freiburg, D. da Costa for Mainz.
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