Strasbourg vs FSV Mainz 05 Prediction, Preview and Stats
2025/2026 Europa Conference League, Europe
Europa Conference League
FSV Mainz 05 M05STANDINGS
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CONTEXT
In a thrilling second leg of their knockout tie, Strasbourg obliterated FSV Mainz 05 4-0 at home, flipping a 2-0 first-leg deficit into a 4-2 aggregate triumph. The hosts surged to a 2-0 halftime lead, maintaining 60% possession throughout against the stronger-rated visitors who offered little resistance. No red cards marred the contest, allowing Strasbourg's clinical edge to shine in a match with no second-half tactical overhauls noted. Pre-match market views heavily favored a home win at 94.7%, and this result showed only minimal 5.3% structural deviation while efficiencies remained in line with expectations. The comprehensive victory underscores Strasbourg's resilience and firepower in high-stakes scenarios.
TL;DR
- Structural deviation: Strasbourg's victory featured minimal 5.3% deviation favoring the home team.
- Efficiency shift: Efficiencies aligned precisely with pre-match expectations.
- xG alignment: Lack of xG data prevents outcome alignment determination.
- Market alignment: Final result matched pre-match market consensus fully.
- xG expectations: xG metrics unavailable for performance evaluation.
- Event impact: Second-leg knockout context heightened comeback's tournament significance.
- Red card distortion: No red cards occurred, avoiding any disciplinary distortions.
Quality vs Volume
Open Play vs Set Play
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
Match referee
Joao Pedro Pinheiro
Other match officials
B. Alves Jesus
1st Assistant
L. Gomes Maia
2nd Assistant
J. Ferreira Gonçalves
4th Official


Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
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FSV Mainz 05Team Power Ranking
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29.35
41.03
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FSV Mainz 05Form 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.
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Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
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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.
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Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
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PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- STR had peak pressure around 73'.
- STR started the game with stronger pressure.
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.


Match Record 
Goals 
Data last updated: 2026-04-17T00:01:25+00:00
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General Information
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Kickoff: Sun, 19 Apr - 5:30 PM
Venue: Stadion im Borussia-Park
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