FSV Mainz 05 0-0 St. Pauli: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of FSV Mainz 05 0-0 St. Pauli in the Bundesliga on Sunday, 21 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The match between FSV Mainz 05 and St. Pauli ended in a goalless 0-0 draw. The first half saw limited action, with Kaishu Sano picking up a yellow card for Mainz in the 32nd minute, while both sides struggled to create clear chances despite Mainz holding a slight possession edge. St. Pauli managed to stay compact, reflecting their recent form that included a win over Heidenheim but losses to stronger teams like Bayern München.

The second half brought more substitutions as both teams sought a breakthrough, with St. Pauli introducing Ricky-Jade Jones in the 58th minute and Mathias Pereira Lage earning a yellow card shortly after in the 62nd. Mainz made late changes, bringing on Armindo Sieb and Nikolas Veratschnig around the 78th and 79th minutes, followed by Nelson Weiper in stoppage time, but neither side could find the net. This result extends Mainz’s run of draws and losses, including a recent 2-2 against Bayern München, while St. Pauli continue to pick up points in tight games like their 1-1 with Köln.

Mainz edged possession at 53% compared to St. Pauli’s 47%, which aligned with their higher corner count of nine against five, suggesting they pushed forward more often but failed to convert pressure into goals. Both teams matched each other in successful dribbles at 33 apiece, indicating balanced attacking intent without one side dominating transitions, while each received one yellow card, pointing to a fairly disciplined encounter overall.

Substitutions were evenly used with three per team; Mainz saw Benedict Hollerbach replaced by Armindo Sieb at 78 minutes, Silvan Widmer make way for Nikolas Veratschnig at 79 minutes, and Nadiem Amiri substituted by Nelson Weiper in stoppage time, while St. Pauli had Andréas Hountondji replaced by Ricky-Jade Jones at 58 minutes, Louis Oppie make way for Lars Ritzka at 74 minutes, and Mathias Pereira Lage substituted by Danel Sinani at 90 minutes. No red cards, penalties, or injury-time goals disrupted the flow, underlining a game where defensive solidity trumped creativity.

The game remained tight throughout, with early discipline issues when Kaishu Sano received a yellow card for Mainz in the 32nd minute, potentially limiting their midfield options. St. Pauli’s Mathias Pereira Lage was booked in the 62nd minute, adding to the caution count in a match that saw few clear scoring opportunities.

Substitutions aimed to inject energy, starting with St. Pauli as Ricky-Jade Jones replaced Andréas Hountondji in the 58th minute, followed by Lars Ritzka coming on for Louis Oppie at 74 minutes and Danel Sinani replacing Mathias Pereira Lage at 90 minutes. Mainz responded late, with Armindo Sieb replacing Benedict Hollerbach at 78 minutes, Nikolas Veratschnig coming on for Silvan Widmer at 79 minutes, and Nelson Weiper replacing Nadiem Amiri in stoppage time, but these changes could not break the deadlock.

FSV Mainz 05 lined up in a 5-3-2 formation, focusing on defensive stability while relying on midfielders like Nadiem Amiri to create opportunities through key passes. Partnerships in the backline held firm, with players such as Silvan Widmer contributing before his substitution, and Kaishu Sano anchoring the middle despite his yellow card.

St. Pauli deployed a 3-4-1-2 shape, emphasising width and support for their forwards, with Mathias Pereira Lage involved in attacking phases before his yellow card and later substitution. The setup allowed for compact defending, as seen with changes like Lars Ritzka coming on to maintain balance in the wing-back role.

Bwin’s Man of the Match was Nadiem Amiri, who stood out for Mainz with one big chance created and five key passes, even though he did not score or assist. His creativity in midfield helped drive the team’s possession advantage, making him a pivotal figure before he was replaced in stoppage time.

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs St. Pauli (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs FC Bayern München (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Borussia Mönchengladbach (H)
• Loss: 0-4 vs SC Freiburg (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs TSG Hoffenheim (H)

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs FSV Mainz 05 (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Heidenheim (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs FC Köln (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs FC Bayern München (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs FC Union Berlin (H)

FSV Mainz 05 have just drawn 0-0 at home to St. Pauli, leaving them in 18th place on eight points and still searching for form after recent results like a 2-2 draw with Bayern München and losses to Mönchengladbach and Freiburg. Their next match is against FC Union Berlin on 10 January 2026 at 14:30, with Union currently eighth on 21 points, offering Mainz a chance to climb away from the relegation zone if they can secure a much-needed win.

St. Pauli have just drawn 0-0 away to FSV Mainz 05, keeping them in 16th place on 12 points following a mixed run that includes a win over Heidenheim, a draw with Köln, and losses to Bayern München and Union Berlin. They face Werder Bremen next on 4 January 2026 at 14:30, with Bremen sitting 10th on 17 points, presenting an opportunity for St. Pauli to build momentum and distance themselves from the bottom of the table.

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