FSV Mainz 05 1-1 TSG Hoffenheim: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of FSV Mainz 05 1-1 TSG Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga on Friday, 21 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The match at MEWA Arena began with TSG Hoffenheim taking an early lead through an own goal in the 8th minute, putting FSV Mainz 05 on the back foot as they struggled to respond in the opening exchanges. Silvan Widmer picked up a yellow card for Mainz in the 24th minute, adding to their frustrations, while Bernardo was booked for Hoffenheim in the 42nd minute. At half-time, Mainz made two substitutions, with Danny da Costa replacing Lennart Maloney and Shun Kawasaki coming on for Silvan Widmer, aiming to inject fresh energy into their play.

The second half saw Hoffenheim make a change in the 58th minute as Tom Lemperle replaced Andrej Kramarić, before Robin Hranáč received a yellow card in the 68th minute. Mainz equalised in the 76th minute courtesy of Danny da Costa's goal assisted by Brajan Hollerbach, shifting the momentum, though Hoffenheim responded with a substitution in the 77th minute as Max Moerstedt came on for Bambasé Conté. The game took a dramatic turn when Dominik Kohr received a card upgrade in the 87th minute followed by a red card in the 88th minute, leaving Mainz with ten men, and late yellow cards were shown to Nadiem Amiri in the 90+5th minute and Phillipp Mwene in the 90+6th minute as the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

TSG Hoffenheim edged possession with 55% compared to FSV Mainz 05's 45%, allowing them to control more of the game's tempo, though Mainz capitalised on set-pieces with seven corners to Hoffenheim's four, which could have influenced in-play betting markets favouring over on corners for the home side. Both teams recorded an identical 56 successful dribbles, indicating balanced attacking intent, but Mainz's disciplinary issues—three yellow cards and one red card versus Hoffenheim's two yellows—likely hampered their late-game strategy, potentially shifting odds towards Hoffenheim in live betting scenarios after the 88th-minute dismissal. With four substitutions for Mainz and three for Hoffenheim, including impactful changes like Danny da Costa coming on for Lennart Maloney at 46' to score later, these adjustments highlighted tactical flexibility, though no assists, penalties, or injury-time goals were recorded, keeping the statistical profile straightforward for bettors analysing clean-sheet potentials.

The decisive opening came early when an own goal in the 8th minute gave TSG Hoffenheim the lead, setting a defensive tone for FSV Mainz 05 as they chased the game. A major turning point arrived in the 76th minute with Danny da Costa's equalising goal, assisted by Brajan Hollerbach, which brought Mainz back into contention and altered the match's dynamics. Late drama ensued with Dominik Kohr's red card in the 88th minute following a card upgrade in the 87th minute, forcing Mainz to defend with ten men, while key substitutions like Shun Kawasaki replacing Silvan Widmer at 46' and Max Moerstedt coming on for Bambasé Conté at 77' aimed to influence the flow but couldn't produce a winner.

FSV Mainz 05 lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with a solid defensive trio providing stability at the back, while the wing-backs offered width and overlapping runs to support the attacking midfield duo. Standout partnerships included the central midfield axis driving transitions, and the forward's link-up play with the attacking midfielders created several promising opportunities despite the early setback.

TSG Hoffenheim deployed a 4-3-1-2 shape, featuring a compact midfield three to dominate possession and an attacking midfielder linking the two forwards for quick combinations in the final third. Notable roles saw the full-backs pushing high to stretch the play, with the forward partnership aiming to exploit spaces behind the defence, contributing to their early advantage.

Danny da Costa earned Man of the Match honours for his pivotal contribution after coming on as a substitute at half-time, scoring the crucial equaliser in the 76th minute to secure a point for FSV Mainz 05. His energy and composure on the ball shifted the game's momentum, making decisive runs and linking effectively with teammates like Brajan Hollerbach, who provided the assist. For bettors, his impact underlines the value in wagering on substitute goalscorers in tightly contested Bundesliga fixtures.

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs TSG Hoffenheim (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Werder Bremen (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs VfB Stuttgart (A)
• Loss: 3-4 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen (H)

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs FSV Mainz 05 (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs RB Leipzig (H)
• Win: 3-2 vs VfL Wolfsburg (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Heidenheim (H)
• Win: 3-0 vs St. Pauli (A)

Sitting precariously in 17th place with only six points, FSV Mainz 05 are in desperate need of a turnaround to avoid relegation trouble, their recent form showing just two draws and a loss in the last three outings highlighting defensive vulnerabilities that must be addressed. They’ll look to build momentum in their next fixture against Universitatea Craiova on 27 November at 17:45, an opportunity to gain confidence against opposition also struggling for points.

TSG Hoffenheim hold a solid seventh position with 20 points, buoyed by an unbeaten run including back-to-back wins before this draw, positioning them well for European contention if they maintain their attacking flair. They face FC Augsburg, who are 13th with 10 points, on 29 November at 14:30, a match where Hoffenheim will aim to exploit the hosts’ inconsistencies to extend their positive streak.

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