Match report
FSV Mainz 05 Defeats 1. FC Heidenheim 2-0 in Bundesliga
1. FC Heidenheim
0–2
FT
FSV Mainz 05
May 16, 2026
FSV Mainz 05 stuns 1. FC Heidenheim with a 2-0 victory, capitalizing on early goals from P. Tietz and Nadiem Amiri, to secure three crucial points in the Bundesliga.
Key Facts
- • P. Tietz scored the opening goal for FSV Mainz 05 in the 7th minute.
- • Nadiem Amiri extended the lead for Mainz with a goal in the 43rd minute.
- • Mainz's early goals and solid defense thwarted Heidenheim's attempts to level the score.
- • 1. FC Heidenheim made several substitutions but could not find the net.
- • S. Becker received a yellow card for Mainz in the 70th minute.
Lineups
1. FC Heidenheim
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 40 Frank Feller (G)
- 2 Marnon Busch (D)
- 6 Patrick Mainka (D)
- 19 Jonas Föhrenbach (D)
- 26 Hennes Behrens (D)
- 8 Eren Dinkçi (M)
- 3 Jan Schöppner (M)
- 30 Niklas Dorsch (M)
- 22 Arijon Ibrahimović (M)
- 18 Marvin Pieringer (F)
- 11 Budu Zivzivadze (F)
Substitutes
- 23 Omar Haktab Traore
- 10 Christian Conteh
- 41 Diant Ramaj
- 4 Tim Siersleben
- 16 Julian Niehues
- 20 Luca Kerber
- 21 Adrian Beck
- 17 Mathias Honsak
- 9 Stefan Schimmer
FSV Mainz 05
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 33 Daniel Batz (G)
- 31 Dominik Kohr (D)
- 4 Stefan Posch (D)
- 48 Kacper Potulski (D)
- 30 Silvan Widmer (M)
- 8 Paul Nebel (M)
- 6 Kaishu Sano (M)
- 10 Nadiem Amiri (M)
- 2 Phillipp Mwene (M)
- 20 Phillip Tietz (F)
- 23 Sheraldo Becker (F)
Substitutes
- 21 Danny da Costa
- 27 Robin Zentner
- 22 Nikolas Veratschnig
- 15 Lennard Maloney
- 24 Sota Kawasaki
- 7 Jae-sung Lee
- 19 Anthony Caci
- 44 Nelson Weiper
- 11 Armindo Sieb
Timeline
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7' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal GoalP. Tietz
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43' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal GoalNadiem Amiri · Assist: P. Tietz
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46' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 1Off: Stefan Posch · On: Danny da Costa
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46' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Pieringer · On: C. Conteh
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65' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Ibrahimovic · On: S. Schimmer
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68' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 2Off: Nadiem Amiri · On: Lee Jae-Sung
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68' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Widmer · On: A. Caci
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70' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow CardS. Becker
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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73' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Dinkci · On: M. Honsak
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73' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Dorsch · On: A. Beck
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77' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Becker · On: L. Maloney
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84' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 5Off: P. Tietz · On: N. Weiper
Match Stats
| Stat | 1. FC Heidenheim | FSV Mainz 05 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 78% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 15 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 425 | 384 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 9 |
| xG | 2.32 | 3.14 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 4 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Goals Prevented | 1.74 | 1.74 |
| Accurate Passes | 342 | 300 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 10 |
| Saves | 5 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ P. Tietz's early goal in the 7th minute set the tone for Mainz, providing an early lead and confidence.
- ▸ Nadiem Amiri's goal just before halftime in the 43rd minute secured a two-goal advantage for Mainz, giving them a strong foundation to defend.