1. FC Heidenheim
FSV Mainz 05
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2.32
Expected Goals (xG)
3.14
Passing by
342 (80%)
Accurate passes
300 (78%)
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40
G
Frank Feller
8.7
26
d
His Behrens
6.7
19
d
Jonas Föhrenbach
6.9
6
d
Patrick Mainka (C)
7.3
2
d
Marnon Busch
6.6
22
M
Arijon Ibrahimović
6.5
30
M
Niklas Dorsch
6.9
3
M
Jan Schöppner
6.6
M
They were Dinkçi
70′ Unsportsmanlike conduct
18
F
Marvin Pieringer
6.3
11
F
I will be Zivzivadze
7.2
33
G
Daniel Batz
8.9
48
d
Kacper Potulski
8.3
4
d
Stefan Posch
6.6
31
d
Dominik Kohr
7.0
2
M
Phillip Mwene
7.3
M
Nadiem Amiri
43′
6
M
Kaishu Sano
6.9
8
M
Paul Nebel
6.3
30
M
Silvan Widmer (C)
7.2
F
Sheraldo Becker
70′ Unsportsmanlike conductF
Phillip Tietz
7′
43′ 
Bundesliga classification – Bundesliga
Qualification/Relegation
- Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- Conference League Standings
- Relegation Playoffs
- descent
FSV Mainz 05 secured a 2-0 win over 1. FC Heidenheim at the Voith-Arena, with early goals from Philipp Tietz and Nadiem Amiri proving decisive in a dominant home performance.
Heidenheim came into the game sitting 17th in the Bundesliga table with 26 points from 33 games. Mainz moved up to 10th with 37 points, looking to gain momentum after a string of mixed recent results. The home team controlled possession with 54% of the ball but struggled to convert their chances into goals.
Mainz struck with devastating speed in the early stages. Tietz fired past Frank Feller in the seventh minute, catching the Heidenheim defense off guard. The first goal set the tone for a commanding display from the visitors.
Heidenheim pressed for an immediate response but found Daniel Batz in outstanding form between the posts for Mainz. The goalkeeper made crucial saves to keep his team ahead. Batz would finish the game with an 8.9 rating, making four saves over the course of 90 minutes.
Mainz doubled their lead before the break. Amiri added the second goal in the 43rd minute, effectively settling the game. The midfielder’s finish came at a crucial time, giving Mainz a huge two-goal cushion heading into the break.
Heidenheim needed a response in the second half, but lacked the necessary cutting edge. The hosts had a total of 14 shots, but only four were on target. His expected goals figure of 2.32 reflects his struggle to create clear chances.
Mainz controlled the second half with confidence, managing their lead effectively. Kacper Potulski tested Batz twice for Heidenheim, but neither effort troubled the keeper. The visitors remained calm despite Heidenheim’s pressure.
The yellow cards came in the 70th minute. Edin Dinkci was booked for Heidenheim, with Sandro Becker booked for Mainz. Neither team was reduced to ten men as the game continued at a steady pace.
The statistics underlined Mainz’s superiority. The visitors registered nine shots on target compared to Heidenheim’s four. Mainz’s expected goals total of 3.14 exceeded their actual output, suggesting clinical finishing rather than dominant play.
Possession favored Heidenheim 54% to 46%, but Mainz converted their limited chances with ruthless efficiency. The visitors completed 300 accurate passes from 384 attempts, maintaining an accuracy rate of 78%. Heidenheim made 342 accurate passes out of a total of 425 attempts.
This result leaves Heidenheim 17th with 26 points from 34 games, facing a possible relegation battle. Mainz climb to 10th place with 40 points from 34 games, moving further away from the relegation zone. The win represents an important statement of intent for the Rhineland club.
Heidenheim must regroup quickly as they face the challenge of climbing away from the relegation places. Mainz will be looking to build on that performance and continue their push for mid-table safety.
