Match report

FSV Mainz 05 Defeats VfL Wolfsburg 3-1 in Bundesliga

FSV Mainz 05

3–1

VfL Wolfsburg

Jan 24, 2026

FSV Mainz 05

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Jan 24, 2026 · FT

VfL Wolfsburg

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In an impressive comeback, FSV Mainz 05 turned around their initial deficit to defeat VfL Wolfsburg 3–1 at home in a crucial Bundesliga match. Despite falling behind early through M. Amoura's goal for Wolfsburg within the first three minutes, Mainz rallied with goals from P. Tietz, Stefan Bell, and Nadiem Amiri, including a penalty kick late in the game.

Key Facts

• VfL Wolfsburg took an early lead through M. Amoura (3rd minute)
• P. Tietz equalized for FSV Mainz 05 (68th minute)
• Stefan Bell gave the hosts a 2-1 advantage (73rd minute)
• Nadiem Amiri sealed the win with a penalty (83rd minute)

Lineups

FSV Mainz 05

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

33 D. Batz (G)
4 S. Posch (D)
16 S. Bell (D)
31 D. Kohr (D)
21 D. da Costa (M)
8 P. Nebel (M)
6 K. Sano (M)
7 Lee Jae-Sung (M)
30 S. Widmer (M)
17 B. Hollerbach (F)
20 P. Tietz (F)

Substitutes

1 L. Riess
48 K. Potulski
2 P. Mwene
26 Silas
24 S. Kawasaki
15 L. Maloney
10 N. Amiri
44 N. Weiper
14 W. Boving

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 K. Grabara (G)
26 S. Kumbedi (D)
3 D. Vavro (D)
15 M. Jenz (D)
25 A. Zehnter (D)
31 Y. Gerhardt (M)
5 Vini Souza (M)
39 P. Wimmer (M)
24 C. Eriksen (M)
9 M. Amoura (M)
17 D. Pejcinovic (F)

Substitutes

29 M. Muller
2 K. Fischer
22 M. Angely
41 J. Burger
10 L. Majer
19 J. Lindstrom
32 M. Svanberg
7 K. Shiogai
11 A. Daghim

Timeline

3' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal

M. Amoura · Assist: Saël Kumbedi
33' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow Card

Stefan Posch

Foul
60' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card

P. Wimmer

Foul
65' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 1

Off: Danny da Costa · On: P. Mwene
65' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 2

Off: Paul Nebel · On: Nadiem Amiri
66' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1

Off: M. Amoura · On: A. Daghim
68' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal Goal

P. Tietz · Assist: Nadiem Amiri
70' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card

Vini Souza

Foul
73' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal Goal

Stefan Bell · Assist: B. Hollerbach
75' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2

Off: Vini Souza · On: L. Majer
75' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3

Off: P. Wimmer · On: J. Lindstrom
81' FSV Mainz 05 Var · Penalty confirmed

Stefan Bell
83' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Penalty

Nadiem Amiri
84' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 4

Off: Y. Gerhardt · On: M. Svanberg
84' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 5

Off: C. Eriksen · On: K. Shiogai
86' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow Card

Dominik Kohr

Foul
90'+2 FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow Card

Stefan Bell

Foul
90'+6 FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 5

Off: Lee Jae-Sung · On: W. Boving
90' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 3

Off: P. Tietz · On: Silas
90' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 4

Off: B. Hollerbach · On: L. Maloney

Match Stats

Stat	FSV Mainz 05	VfL Wolfsburg
Fouls	8	11
Pass Accuracy	78%	68%
Offsides	2	0
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	20	7
Corners	15	1
Total Passes	425	319
Yellow Cards	3	2
Blocked Shots	6	2
Shots on Target	9	2
xG	3.82	0.73
Shots off Target	5	3
Possession	59%	41%
Goals Prevented	1	1
Accurate Passes	333	216
Shots Inside Box	16	4
Saves	1	5
Shots Outside Box	4	3

Key Match Notes

▸ Mainz's early defensive solidity and counterattacking strategy allowed them to equalize through P. Tietz in the 68th minute, shifting momentum significantly.
▸ The introduction of Stefan Bell led directly to a goal (73rd minute) and later earned a crucial penalty kick that Nadiem Amiri converted, further cementing Mainz's victory.