FSV Mainz 05 vs Strasbourg Prediction, Preview and Stats

Europe flag 2025/2026 Europa Conference League, Europe
Mewa Arena Thu, 9 Apr - 7:00 PM
Europa Conference League
FSV Mainz 05 M05
2 Winner 0
Strasbourg STR
Full Time Thu, 9 Apr 7:00 PM
Quarter Finals Leg 1 of 2
Stefan Posch - 19'
Kaishu Sano - 11'
Goal
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CONTEXT

In the finished game, FSV Mainz 05 defeated Strasbourg 2-0 in Leg 1 of a two-legged knockout tie. The home side scored both goals in the first half to lead 2-0 at the break and held firm in the second half despite recording just 34 percent possession to Strasbourg's 66 percent. No red cards were issued. Pre-match markets assigned a 97.9 probability to the home win, which materialized as expected given that Mainz was identified as the stronger team. The result creates a 2-0 aggregate advantage for Mainz heading into the second leg.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: FSV Mainz 05 recorded minimal structural deviation of 2.1 percent.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift was in line with expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment could not be assessed due to unavailable data.
  • Market alignment: The outcome aligned with pre-match expectations.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations could not be evaluated due to missing data.
  • Event impact: First-half home goals proved decisive in the 2-0 victory with no second-half adjustments.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued resulting in zero red card distortion.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

R. Obrenović

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

G. Kordež

2nd Assistant

M. Matoša

4th Official

J. Praprotnik

1st Assistant

FSV Mainz 05 U. Fischer
U. Fischer
VS
Strasbourg G. O'Neil
G. O'Neil
2
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.43
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sigma Olomouc Rank: 60 W
Sigma Olomouc Rank: 58 D
Samsunspor Rank: 70 W
Lech Poznań Rank: 69 D
Universitatea Craiova Rank: 72 L
Fiorentina Rank: 76 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Rijeka Rank: 71 D
Rijeka Rank: 71 W
Breidablik Rank: W
Aberdeen Rank: 56 W
Crystal Palace Rank: 87 W
Häcken Rank: 57 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home FSV Mainz 05
41.74%
Draw
28.67%
Away Strasbourg
29.59%

Movement

Changes since opening
FSV Mainz 05
-56.15%
Draw
+26.75%
Strasbourg
+29.39%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
81.74
79.3
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
FSV Mainz 05
Strasbourg
Power Score
81.74
79.3
League Position
7
1
Global Rank
46
65

Form 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.

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FSV Mainz 05 — Opponent-weighted form score
Strasbourg — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) FSV Mainz 05 Strasbourg

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

FSV Mainz 05

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Strasbourg

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

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
vs
⚠ Proxy Strasbourg
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
60.00
16.52
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
16.52
60.00
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
FSV Mainz 05 +3.56 Efficiency Index
vs
Strasbourg -3.56 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
FSV Mainz 05
Strasbourg
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

FSV Mainz 05 ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Strasbourg
Created Set-piece attacking threat
FSV Mainz 05 Strasbourg
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
FSV Mainz 05 Strasbourg
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
FSV Mainz 05
Strasbourg
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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FSV Mainz 05
vs
Strasbourg
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
FSV Mainz 05 Strasbourg
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
FSV Mainz 05 0.38
Strasbourg 0.24
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
FSV Mainz 05 Strasbourg
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
FSV Mainz 05 0.00
Strasbourg 0.04
FSV Mainz 05
Strasbourg
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

FSV Mainz 05 M05 Home
0 matches
Strasbourg STR Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-04-10T00:01:20+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-5-2
Match Formation 4-4-1-1
Pitch
D. Batz
Germany
33 D. Batz
D. Vieira da Costa
Germany
21 D. Vieira da Costa
S. Posch
Austria
4 S. Posch
D. Kohr
Germany
31 D. Kohr
S. Widmer
Substitution
Switzerland
30 S. Widmer
P. Nebel
Substitution
Germany
8 P. Nebel
K. Sano
Japan
6 K. Sano
S. Kawasaki
Substitution
Japan
24 S. Kawasaki
P. Mwene
Substitution
Austria
2 P. Mwene
N. Weiper
Substitution
Germany
44 N. Weiper
P. Tietz
Germany
20 P. Tietz
Pitch
M. Penders
Belgium
39 M. Penders
B. Chilwell
England
3 B. Chilwell
I. Doukoure
France
6 I. Doukoure
A. Omobamidele
Republic of Ireland
2 A. Omobamidele
G. Doué
France
22 G. Doué
M. Godo
Substitution
England
20 M. Godo
M. Oyedele
Substitution
Poland
8 M. Oyedele
V. Barco
Argentina
32 V. Barco
G. Yassine
Substitution
France
80 G. Yassine
S. El Mourabet
France
29 S. El Mourabet
J. Enciso
Paraguay
19 J. Enciso

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 09, 2026, 07:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Europa Conference League, Europe · Quarter Finals · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium :
Mewa Arena
Capacity :
34000
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ , Clear
Referees :
Grega Kordež
Martin Matoša
Jure Praprotnik
Rade Obrenović

Statistics

Possession
M05
39%
STR
61%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 0
1 Big Chances Created 1
14 Shots 7
48 Dangerous attacks 38
34 Possession 66
8 Corners 4
10 Free kicks 16
2 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

54 Successful Dribbles Percentage 38
9 Goal Kicks 7
8 Throwins 15
7 Successful Dribbles 5
13 Dribble Attempts 13
2 Assists 0
5 Substitutions 3
0 Hit Woodwork 1
78 Ball Safe 116
11 Goal Attempts 6

Attacking

81 Attacks 112
1 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

227 Successful Passes 536
40 Successful Long Passes Percentage 65
79 Successful Passes Percentage 88
40 Long Passes 48
16 Successful Long Passes 31
12 Key Passes 8
289 Passes 607

Defensive

12 Interceptions 6
40 Duels Won 44
19 Tackles 11
2 Saves 4

Build-up

29 Total Crosses 20
8 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

16 Fouls 10
1 Offsides 3

Lineup

Referee : Rade Obrenović

Starting XI ▼

33
Daniel Batz
Daniel Batz Goalkeeper
4
Stefan Posch
Stefan Posch Defender
21
Danny da Costa
Danny da Costa Defender
31
Dominik Kohr
Dominik Kohr Defender
2
Phillipp Mwene
Phillipp Mwene Midfielder
22
Nikolas Veratschnig
Nikolas Veratschnig
Defender69'
6
Kaishu Sano
Kaishu Sano Midfielder
8
Paul Nebel
Paul Nebel Midfielder
15
Lennard Maloney
Lennard Maloney
Midfielder89'
24
Sota Kawasaki
Sota Kawasaki Midfielder
14
William Bøving
William Bøving
Attacker70'
30
Silvan Widmer
Silvan Widmer Midfielder
48
Kacper Potulski
Kacper Potulski
Defender80'
20
Phillip Tietz
Phillip Tietz Attacker
44
Nelson Weiper
Nelson Weiper Attacker
11
Armindo Sieb
Armindo Sieb
Attacker69'
Referee : Rade Obrenović

Starting XI ▼

39
Mike Penders
Mike Penders Goalkeeper
2
Andrew Omobamidele
Andrew Omobamidele Defender
3
Ben Chilwell
Ben Chilwell Defender
6
Ismaël Doukouré
Ismaël Doukouré Defender
22
Guela Doué
Guela Doué Defender
8
Maxi Oyedele
Maxi Oyedele Midfielder
7
Diego Moreira
Diego Moreira
Attacker64'
20
Martial Godo
Martial Godo Midfielder
11
Sebastian Nanasi
Sebastian Nanasi
Midfielder85'
32
Valentín Barco
Valentín Barco Midfielder
80
Gessime Yassine
Gessime Yassine Midfielder
10
Emmanuel Emegha
Emmanuel Emegha
Attacker64'
19
Julio Enciso
Julio Enciso Attacker
29
Samir El Mourabet
Samir El Mourabet Attacker

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Stefan Posch
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
90+5'
Event
Armindo Sieb
Argument / 4th Yellowcard
90+5'
90+5'
Event
Diego Moreira
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Lennard Maloney → Paul Nebel
8th Substitution
89'
85'
Event
Sebastian Nanasi → Martial Godo
7th Substitution
Event
Kacper Potulski → Silvan Widmer
6th Substitution
80'
Event
William Bøving → Sota Kawasaki
5th Substitution
70'
Event
Armindo Sieb → Nelson Weiper
3rd Substitution
69'
Event
Nikolas Veratschnig → Phillipp Mwene
4th Substitution
69'
64'
Event
Emmanuel Emegha → Gessime Yassine
1st Substitution
64'
Event
Diego Moreira → Maxi Oyedele
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
31'
Event
Guela Doué
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Stefan Posch
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
19'
Event
Kaishu Sano
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
11'

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to 1. FSV Mainz 05 after being conceded by Andrew Omobamidele.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Guéla Doué of Strasbourg.
90
Update Update
William Bøving from 1. FSV Mainz 05 wins a free kick on the left wing.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with 1. FSV Mainz 05 winning 2-0 against Strasbourg.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Armindo Sieb of 1. FSV Mainz 05 with a header from very close range.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Armindo Sieb from 1. FSV Mainz 05 receives a yellow card.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Diego Moreira from Strasbourg receives a yellow card.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Stefan Posch of 1. FSV Mainz 05 receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
89
Update Update
Nikolas Veratschnig from 1. FSV Mainz 05 wins a free kick on the left wing.
89
Update Update
Foul committed by Valentín Barco of Strasbourg.
89
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05: Lennard Maloney comes on for Paul Nebel.
88
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Armindo Sieb from 1. FSV Mainz 05 with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
87
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to 1. FSV Mainz 05 after Ismaël Doukouré concedes.
85
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Strasbourg: Sebastian Nanasi comes on for Martial Godo.
82
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Julio Enciso from Strasbourg takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
82
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Julio Enciso from Strasbourg takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high. Valentín Barco provided the assist.
80
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Paul Nebel from 1. FSV Mainz 05 shoots with his right foot from outside the box, but it goes too high after a corner.
80
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05: Kacper Potulski comes on for Silvan Widmer.
79
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to 1. FSV Mainz 05 after Guéla Doué concedes.
78
Update Update
Foul by Stefan Posch of 1. FSV Mainz 05.
78
Update Update
Emmanuel Emegha wins a free kick for Strasbourg in the attacking half.
78
Update Update
Foul by Stefan Posch of 1. FSV Mainz 05.
77
Attempt Attempt
Paul Nebel's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Phillip Tietz.
74
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Emmanuel Emegha of Strasbourg heads the ball from the right side of the six-yard box, but it goes just to the right. Valentín Barco provided the assist.
74
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Emmanuel Emegha's header from the right side of the six-yard box is close but goes to the right. Valentín Barco provided the assist.
74
Attempt Attempt
Diego Moreira's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved.
73
Update Update
Foul by Phillip Tietz of 1. FSV Mainz 05.
73
Update Update
Ismaël Doukouré from Strasbourg wins a free kick in the defensive half.
72
Update Update
Martial Godo from Strasbourg wins a free kick on the left wing.
72
Update Update
Foul by Silvan Widmer of 1. FSV Mainz 05.
70
Update Update
Phillip Tietz from 1. FSV Mainz 05 wins a free kick on the right wing.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05: William Bøving comes on for Sota Kawasaki.
70
Update Update
Foul by Samir El Mourabet of Strasbourg.
69
Update Update
Foul committed by Andrew Omobamidele for Strasbourg.
69
Update Update
Daniel Batz from 1. FSV Mainz 05 wins a free kick in the defensive half.
69
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05: Armindo Sieb comes on for Nelson Weiper.
69
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05: Nikolas Veratschnig comes on for Phillipp Mwene.
68
Corner Corner
Strasbourg wins a corner after Silvan Widmer concedes.
64
Update Update
Foul committed by Gessime Yassine of Strasbourg.
64
Update Update
Phillipp Mwene from 1. FSV Mainz 05 wins a free kick in the defensive half.
64
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Strasbourg: Emmanuel Emegha comes on for Gessime Yassine.
64
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Strasbourg: Diego Moreira comes on for Maxi Oyedele.
61
Update Update
Foul committed by Sota Kawasaki of 1. FSV Mainz 05.
61
Update Update
Valentín Barco from Strasbourg is caught offside.
61
Update Update
Maxi Oyedele from Strasbourg wins a free kick in the defensive half.
60
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Guéla Doué from Strasbourg takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes wide to the left. Samir El Mourabet provided the assist.
59
Update Update
Offside called against 1. FSV Mainz 05. Nelson Weiper is caught offside.
57
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Julio Enciso from Strasbourg has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved by Daniel Batz of 1. FSV Mainz 05. The assist came from Gessime Yassine.
54
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Nelson Weiper of 1. FSV Mainz 05 heads the ball from the center of the box just over the bar. The cross was assisted by Paul Nebel following a corner.
53
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to 1. FSV Mainz 05 after a foul by Mike Penders.
53
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Phillip Tietz from 1. FSV Mainz 05 has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but Mike Penders from Strasbourg saves it in the bottom left corner. The shot was assisted by Dominik Kohr.
51
Corner Corner
Strasbourg wins a corner after Dominik Kohr concedes.
50
Update Update
Gessime Yassine of Strasbourg wins a free kick in the defensive half.
50
Update Update
Foul committed by Dominik Kohr of 1. FSV Mainz 05.
50
Attempt Attempt
Kaishu Sano's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
50
Update Update
Gessime Yassine from Strasbourg wins a free kick in the defensive half.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to 1. FSV Mainz 05 after a concession by Mike Penders.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to 1. FSV Mainz 05 after a foul by Mike Penders.
47
Update Update
Foul committed by Sota Kawasaki of 1. FSV Mainz 05.
47
Update Update
Valentín Barco from Strasbourg wins a free kick on the left wing.
45
Corner Corner
Strasbourg wins a corner after Daniel Batz concedes.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at 1. FSV Mainz 05 2, Strasbourg 0.
45
Update Update
First half ends with 1. FSV Mainz 05 leading Strasbourg 2-0.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
44
Update Update
Foul by Phillipp Mwene of 1. FSV Mainz 05.
44
Update Update
Gessime Yassine from Strasbourg wins a free kick on the right wing.
42
Update Update
Offside for Strasbourg. Guéla Doué is flagged for offside.
42
Update Update
Foul committed by Phillipp Mwene of 1. FSV Mainz 05.
42
Update Update
Gessime Yassine from Strasbourg wins a free kick on the right wing.
41
Update Update
Andrew Omobamidele wins a free kick for Strasbourg in the defensive half.
41
Update Update
Foul committed by Phillip Tietz of 1. FSV Mainz 05.
40
Update Update
Foul by Phillipp Mwene of 1. FSV Mainz 05.
40
Update Update
Gessime Yassine from Strasbourg wins a free kick in the defensive half.
38
Update Update
Foul committed by Danny da Costa of 1. FSV Mainz 05.
38
Update Update
Guéla Doué from Strasbourg is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
37
Update Update
Martial Godo from Strasbourg wins a free kick in the defensive half.
36
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Phillip Tietz of 1. FSV Mainz 05 with a header from the right side of the six-yard box.
35
Update Update
Foul committed by Dominik Kohr of 1. FSV Mainz 05.
35
Update Update
Andrew Omobamidele from Strasbourg wins a free kick in the defensive half.
34
Attempt Attempt
Paul Nebel's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Nelson Weiper.
34
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to 1. FSV Mainz 05 after a foul by Guéla Doué.
33
Update Update
Gessime Yassine from Strasbourg wins a free kick on the right wing.
33
Update Update
Gessime Yassine from Strasbourg wins a free kick on the right wing.
31
Update Update
Foul committed by Guéla Doué of Strasbourg.
31
Update Update
Paul Nebel of 1. FSV Mainz 05 wins a free kick on the left wing.
31
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Guéla Doué from Strasbourg receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
29
Update Update
Foul committed by Guéla Doué of Strasbourg.
29
Update Update
Sota Kawasaki wins a free kick on the left wing against 1. FSV Mainz 05.
29
Update Update
Foul committed by Samir El Mourabet of Strasbourg.
29
Update Update
Stefan Posch from 1. FSV Mainz 05 wins a free kick in the defensive half.
27
Update Update
Stefan Posch from 1. FSV Mainz 05 wins a free kick in the defensive half.
26
Corner Corner
Strasbourg wins a corner after Phillipp Mwene concedes.
26
Attempt Attempt
Julio Enciso's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Martial Godo.
19
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Stefan Posch scores for 1. FSV Mainz 05 with a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a corner. The score is now 2-0 against Strasbourg.
18
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to 1. FSV Mainz 05 after a concession by Mike Penders.
18
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Stefan Posch from 1. FSV Mainz 05 has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Mike Penders from Strasbourg saves it in the bottom right corner.
14
Update Update
Strasbourg is called offside. Martial Godo is the player caught offside.
13
Attempt Attempt
Martial Godo's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Valentín Barco.
12
Update Update
Foul by Sota Kawasaki of 1. FSV Mainz 05.
12
Update Update
Guéla Doué from Strasbourg wins a free kick in the attacking half.
11
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Kaishu Sano scores for 1. FSV Mainz 05 with a right-footed shot from outside the box after a fast break. The score is now 1-0 against Strasbourg.
10
Update Update
Julio Enciso of Strasbourg is caught offside.
7
Update Update
Ben Chilwell wins a free kick for Strasbourg in the defensive half.
7
Update Update
Ben Chilwell wins a free kick for Strasbourg in the defensive half.
5
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to 1. FSV Mainz 05 after a concession by Ben Chilwell.
4
Update Update
Foul committed by Guéla Doué of Strasbourg.
4
Update Update
Dominik Kohr from 1. FSV Mainz 05 wins a free kick on the left wing.
4
Attempt Attempt
Kaishu Sano's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
2
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Nelson Weiper from 1. FSV Mainz 05 had a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.

CONCLUSION

FSV Mainz 05 secured a 2-0 victory in the first leg of the knockout tie against Strasbourg, scoring both goals before halftime and maintaining control despite lower possession. The result aligned with market expectations that strongly favored the home side and produced no red-card distortions. With a clean sheet and a two-goal aggregate lead, Mainz hold a clear advantage entering the second leg. Strasbourg must now find an effective response on their home ground to keep the tie alive.

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