1. FSV Mainz 05 vs SV Werder Bremen: the preview

Saturday, October 24 · OPEL ARENA Bundesliga 2026/27

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1. FSV Mainz 05 #5 · 10 pts

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The meeting between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and SV Werder Bremen brings together two sides struggling to secure results in their immediate environments. While 1. FSV Mainz 05 has not won any of its three home matches in the tournament, SV Werder Bremen is yet to claim an away victory across three trips. Within this context, 1. FSV Mainz 05 relies on the output of Philipp Tietz, who has scored four goals in five appearances.

Updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at

Key facts

  • SV Werder Bremen are still without an away win in the competition: 3 games on the road.

  • SV Werder Bremen are unbeaten in 5 games in the competition.

  • 1. FSV Mainz 05 won 0 of their 3 home games in the competition.

  • 1. FSV Mainz 05 are 4 points behind the group leaders.

Current form

SV Werder Bremen extends an unbeaten run into enemy territory where 1. FSV Mainz 05 continues searching for a breakthrough after dropping consecutive home fixtures.

The odds

1. FSV Mainz 05 52.4%
Draw 24.1%
SV Werder Bremen 23.5%
1. FSV Mainz 05 1.75 Draw 3.8 SV Werder Bremen 3.9

Implied probability, normalised so the three add up to 100.

The market heavily favors the hosts despite both teams sharing identical struggles to secure victories in their respective home and away fixtures.

Where they stand

Group A
Team MP GD Pts
1 FC Bayern München 6 +17 14
2 Borussia Dortmund 6 +7 14
3 SC Freiburg 6 +9 13
4 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 6 +7 13
5 1. FSV Mainz 05 6 +4 10
6 SV 07 Elversberg 6 +1 10
7 RB Leipzig 6 +5 9
8 SV Werder Bremen 6 0 9
9 Hamburger SV 6 -9 9
10 FC Augsburg 6 +4 8
11 Eintracht Frankfurt 6 -6 8
12 1. FC Köln 6 -3 7
13 VfB Stuttgart 6 -2 6
14 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 6 -3 6
15 FC Schalke 04 6 -3 5
16 SC Paderborn 07 6 -4 5
17 1. FC Union Berlin 6 -12 5
18 Borussia Mönchengladbach 6 -12 0

The difference-makers

1. FSV Mainz 05. While Philipp Tietz carries the scoring burden, 1. FSV Mainz 05 requires secondary contributions from Sheraldo Becker to sustain pressure when defenses close down the central reference.

Playing style

1. FSV Mainz 05SV Werder Bremen
51% Possession 47.3%
5.8 Remates al arco 6.8
18 Remates totales 14
4.8 Corners 3.7
13.2 Fouls 12

Average of the most recent matches with stats available (6 and 6 respectively).

The contrasting volume of attempts points to a dynamic where 1. FSV Mainz 05 generates significantly more overall pressure while SV Werder Bremen relies on efficient finishing despite registering fewer total shots and less possession.

When they settle games

1. FSV Mainz 05 12 goals

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SV Werder Bremen 12 goals

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With sixty percent of SV Werder Bremen goals arriving in the final quarter of an hour and 1. FSV Mainz 05 showing vulnerability through identical late concessions, the closing stages carry significant weight.

Head to head

Head-to-head record · last 18 matches
61. FSV Mainz 05 won
4Draws
8SV Werder Bremen won
Goals in the head-to-head25 – 25
Matches18
Last win for 1. FSV Mainz 0503/2026
Last win for SV Werder Bremen01/2025

Latest matchups

15/3/26BundesligaSV Werder Bremen0–21. FSV Mainz 05
1/11/25Bundesliga1. FSV Mainz 051–1SV Werder Bremen
31/1/25BundesligaSV Werder Bremen1–01. FSV Mainz 05
15/9/24Bundesliga1. FSV Mainz 051–2SV Werder Bremen
3/2/24Bundesliga1. FSV Mainz 050–1SV Werder Bremen
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2/9/23BundesligaSV Werder Bremen4–01. FSV Mainz 05
8/4/23Bundesliga1. FSV Mainz 052–2SV Werder Bremen
15/10/22BundesligaSV Werder Bremen0–21. FSV Mainz 05
21/4/21BundesligaSV Werder Bremen0–11. FSV Mainz 05
19/12/20Bundesliga1. FSV Mainz 050–1SV Werder Bremen
20/6/20Bundesliga1. FSV Mainz 053–1SV Werder Bremen
17/12/19BundesligaSV Werder Bremen0–51. FSV Mainz 05
30/3/19BundesligaSV Werder Bremen3–11. FSV Mainz 05
4/11/18Bundesliga1. FSV Mainz 052–1SV Werder Bremen
12/5/18Bundesliga1. FSV Mainz 051–2SV Werder Bremen

The historical advantage leans toward SV Werder Bremen with four wins in eight meetings, though the most recent encounter at this venue ended in a draw.

Who scored in these meetings

QUAISON ROBIN 5
GBAMIN JEAN-PHILIPPE 4
J. Stage 3
M. Ducksch 3
Lee Jae-Sung 3
KRUSE MAX 2

67 3 · in 16 meetings

The frequent scoring involvement of Lee Jae Sung alongside contributions from established figures like Niclas Fullkrug points to a match history shaped by high disciplinary rates, where numerous cautions and occasional red cards accompany frequent goals.

Then they play

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