FSV Mainz 05 vs SC Freiburg Prediction, Preview and Stats
2025/2026 Bundesliga, Germany
Bundesliga
SC Freiburg SCFSTANDINGS
| Rank | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|
| Rank | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|
| Rank | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|
CONTEXT
The match between FSV Mainz 05 and SC Freiburg is finished, with the full-time score 0-1 to the visitors. After a goalless first half, Freiburg scored once in the second period to secure the win. Possession was almost identical, finishing 51 percent for Mainz and 49 percent for Freiburg, while no red cards were shown and the contest remained free of major disciplinary incidents. The result showed only minimal deviation from pre-match expectations, with SC Freiburg the side that exceeded projections. Although Mainz were regarded as the stronger team overall, Freiburg proved more clinical. No expected goals information is available, but the efficiency shift stayed in line with pre-match indications and the outcome aligned with the projected course of the game. Freiburg’s narrow success therefore matched the anticipated competitive balance, delivering a result that reflected steady rather than dramatic differences in execution across the 90 minutes.
TL;DR
- Structural deviation: SC Freiburg showed a minimal deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
- Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
- xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
- Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
- xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
- Event impact: No major event distortion.
- Red card distortion: None.
Quality vs Volume
Open Play vs Set Play
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
Match referee
F. Zwayer
Other match officials
M. Petersen
4th Official
Robert Kempter
1st Assistant
D. Schaal
2nd Assistant


Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
FSV Mainz 05
SC FreiburgMovement
Changes since opening
FSV Mainz 05
SC FreiburgTeam Power Ranking
i
39
26.81
FSV Mainz 05
SC FreiburgForm Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.


Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
FSV Mainz 05
SC Freiburg

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
FSV Mainz 05 ⚠ Proxy
Attacking Efficiency 
Defensive Efficiency 
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)




Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
FSV Mainz 05 ⚠ Proxy
FSV Mainz 05 SC Freiburg
FSV Mainz 05 SC Freiburg
Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
FSV Mainz 05
FSV Mainz 05 SC Freiburg


FSV Mainz 05 SC Freiburg


PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- M05 had peak pressure around 84'.
- SCF started the game with stronger pressure.
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 31 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.


Match Record 
Goals 
Data last updated: 2026-04-13T00:10:21+00:00
STARTING XI
FSV Mainz 05
SC Freiburg























































General Information
Next Match

FSV Mainz 05
vs

Strasbourg
League: Europa Conference League
Kickoff: Thu, 16 Apr - 7:00 PM
Venue: Stade de la Meinau

SC Freiburg
vs

Celta de Vigo
League: Europa League
Kickoff: Thu, 16 Apr - 4:45 PM
Venue: Estadio de Balaídos
Statistics
Top Statistics
Match Overview
Attacking
Possession
Defensive
Build-up
Discipline
Lineup
FSV Mainz 05Manager ▼

Starting XI ▼
















Substitutes ▼





Bench ▼




SC FreiburgManager ▼

Starting XI ▼
















Substitutes ▼





Bench ▼




Events
CONCLUSION
FSV Mainz 05 vs SC Freiburg preview with tactical analysis, xG context, lineup signals, and data-backed betting insights for faster decisions.
Use this page as a quick-read snapshot first, then continue to deep stats and methodology references below.
How We Build This Analysis
BestPreviews combines tactical context, lineup quality, xG trends, and form data across competitions. Read the full methodology and FAQ.

Match Commentary