Match report
FSV Mainz 05 Defeats 1899 Hoffenheim 2–1 in Bundesliga Clash
1899 Hoffenheim
1–2
FT
FSV Mainz 05
Apr 4, 2026
FSV Mainz 05 stunned 1899 Hoffenheim with a 2–1 victory in a heated Bundesliga encounter on 2026-04-04. P. Tietz's brace, including a late goal, secured the win for Mainz, while F. Asllani briefly leveled for Hoffenheim. The match featured several yellow cards and multiple substitutions on both sides.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: 1899 Hoffenheim 1–2 FSV Mainz 05
- • P. Tietz scored both goals for FSV Mainz 05 at 13' and 79'
- • F. Asllani equalized for Hoffenheim at 23'
- • Dominik Kohr (Mainz) and Vladimír Coufal (Hoffenheim) received yellow cards in the first half
- • Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim) received a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct at 80'
Lineups
1899 Hoffenheim
Formation: 4-1-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 Oliver Baumann (G)
- 34 Vladimír Coufal (D)
- 5 Ozan Kabak (D)
- 21 Albian Hajdari (D)
- 13 Bernardo (D)
- 18 Wouter Burger (M)
- 6 Grischa Prömel (M)
- 11 Fisnik Asllani (M)
- 22 Alexander Prass (M)
- 19 Tim Lemperle (F)
- 29 Bazoumana Touré (F)
Substitutes
- 27 Andrej Kramarić
- 7 Leon Avdullahu
- 9 Ihlas Bebou
- 33 Max Moerstedt
- 2 Robin Hranáč
- 10 Muhammed Damar
- 37 Luca Philipp
- 20 Cole Campbell
- 25 Kevin Akpoguma
FSV Mainz 05
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 33 Daniel Batz (G)
- 21 Danny da Costa (D)
- 4 Stefan Posch (D)
- 31 Dominik Kohr (D)
- 30 Silvan Widmer (M)
- 8 Paul Nebel (M)
- 6 Kaishu Sano (M)
- 7 Jae-sung Lee (M)
- 2 Phillipp Mwene (M)
- 23 Sheraldo Becker (F)
- 20 Phillip Tietz (F)
Substitutes
- 48 Kacper Potulski
- 22 Nikolas Veratschnig
- 11 Armindo Sieb
- 24 Sota Kawasaki
- 15 Lennard Maloney
- 5 Maxim Leitsch
- 1 Lasse Riess
- 44 Nelson Weiper
- 14 William Bøving
Timeline
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7' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow CardDominik Kohr
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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13' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal GoalP. Tietz · Assist: P. Mwene
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23' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal GoalF. Asllani · Assist: Bazoumana Touré
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37' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 1Off: Dominik Kohr · On: K. Potulski
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45' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow CardO. Kabak
Roughing
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46' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Widmer · On: N. Veratschnig
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47' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow CardVladimír Coufal
Tripping
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61' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 1Off: Vladimír Coufal · On: L. Avdullahu
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61' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Asllani · On: A. Kramaric
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75' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Becker · On: A. Sieb
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76' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 4Off: Lee Jae-Sung · On: S. Kawasaki
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79' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal GoalP. Tietz
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79' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow CardW. Burger
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80' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow CardOliver Baumann
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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84' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Prass · On: I. Bebou
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87' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Lemperle · On: M. Moerstedt
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87' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 5Off: Paul Nebel · On: L. Maloney
Match Stats
| Stat | 1899 Hoffenheim | FSV Mainz 05 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 5 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 70% |
| Offsides | 0 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 9 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 470 | 301 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 5 |
| xG | 1.23 | 2.16 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 2 |
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 373 | 210 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 9 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ P. Tietz's early goal for FSV Mainz 05 at 13' set the tone for the match
- ▸ F. Asllani's equalizer at 23' briefly leveled the playing field for Hoffenheim
- ▸ P. Tietz's second goal at 79' sealed the victory for Mainz, despite Hoffenheim's late push