FSV Mainz 05 vs VfB Stuttgart Highlights and Goals

Bundesliga

2:30 PMMarch 7, 2026

Regular Season - 25

FSV Mainz 05

Show Score

2 - 2

HT:(1 - 0)

VfB Stuttgart

Mewa Arena

Referee: Matthias Jollenbeck, Germany

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FSV Mainz 05

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

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VfB Stuttgart

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

38%

62%

2.82

Expected goals (xG)

0.98

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

17

Total shots

11

6

Shots on target

4

8

Shots off target

4

3

Blocked shots

3

13

Shots inside box

8

4

Shots outside box

3

5

Corner kicks

6

2

Offsides

0

Passing

318

Total passes

535

229 (72%)

Accurate passes

452 (84%)

Discipline

7

Fouls

12

0

Yellow cards

2

0

Red cards

0

2

Goalkeeper saves

3

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Lineup

FSV Mainz 05

3-5-2

33 G Daniel Batz 7.5

31 D Dominik Kohr 6.6

4 D Stefan Posch 6.9

21 D Danny da Costa 90+1' 39' 8.2

2 M Phillipp Mwene 6.9

7 M Jae-sung Lee 39' 7.5

6 M Kaishu Sano 6.9

8 M Paul Nebel 7.9

30 M Silvan Widmer (C) 6.7

23 F Sheraldo Becker 7.2

20 F Phillip Tietz 6.5

Substitutes

26 F Silas 74' Replaced by S. Becker 6.7

44 F Nelson Weiper 85' Replaced by S. Widmer 6.6

22 D Nikolas Veratschnig 90+2' Replaced by D. da Costa

14 F William Bøving 90+2' Replaced by P. Nebel

11 F Armindo Sieb 90+2' Replaced by Lee Jae-Sung

1 G Lasse Riess

48 D Kacper Potulski

15 M Lennard Maloney

24 M Sota Kawasaki

Coach

Urs Fischer

VfB Stuttgart

4-2-3-1

33 G Alexander Nübel 7.3

7 D Maximilian Mittelstädt 7.3

24 D Jeff Chabot 90+5' Holding 6.6

14 D Luca Jaquez 7.2

22 D Lorenz Assignon 6.3

6 M Angelo Stiller 7.2

16 M Atakan Karazor (C) 6.3

10 M Chris Führich 6.9

26 M Deniz Undav 77' 76' 7.7

18 M Jamie Leweling 6.5

9 F Ermedin Demirović 76' 6.9

Substitutes

28 M Nikolas Nartey 65' Replaced by L. Assignon 6.2

29 D Finn Jeltsch 75' Replaced by L. Jaquez 6.2

8 F Tiago Tomás 82' Delay of game 77' 75' Replaced by C. Fuhrich 6.6

3 D Ramon Hendriks 84' Replaced by M. Mittelstadt 6.5

25 F Jeremy Arevalo 84' Replaced by D. Undav 6.7

1 G Fabian Bredlow

2 D Ameen Al-Dakhil

27 F Badredine Bouanani

30 M Chema Andrés

Coach

Sebastian Hoeness

Bundesliga Standings - Bundesliga

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Bayern München	33	27	5	1	117-35	82	86	W 19 April: Bayern München 4 - 2 VfB Stuttgart W 25 April: FSV Mainz 05 3 - 4 Bayern München W No match found D No match found W 16 May: Bayern München 5 - 1 1. FC Köln
2	Borussia Dortmund	33	21	7	5	68-34	34	70	L 18 April: 1899 Hoffenheim 2 - 1 Borussia Dortmund L No match found W No match found L No match found W 16 May: Werder Bremen 0 - 2 Borussia Dortmund
3	RB Leipzig	33	20	5	8	65-43	22	65	W 18 April: Eintracht Frankfurt 1 - 3 RB Leipzig W 24 April: RB Leipzig 3 - 1 Union Berlin W No match found L No match found W No match found
4	VfB Stuttgart	33	18	7	8	69-47	22	61	W No match found L No match found D 02 May: 1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 3 VfB Stuttgart D No match found W No match found
5	1899 Hoffenheim	33	18	7	8	65-48	17	61	D No match found W 25 April: Hamburger SV 1 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim W No match found D No match found W No match found
6	Bayer Leverkusen	33	17	7	9	67-46	21	58	W No match found L No match found W 02 May: Bayer Leverkusen 4 - 1 RB Leipzig W No match found L No match found
7	SC Freiburg	33	12	8	13	47-56	-9	44	W 19 April: SC Freiburg 2 - 1 1. FC Heidenheim W No match found L No match found D No match found L No match found
8	Eintracht Frankfurt	33	11	10	12	59-63	-4	43	W No match found L No match found D No match found L 08 May: Borussia Dortmund 3 - 2 Eintracht Frankfurt L No match found
9	FC Augsburg	33	12	7	14	45-57	-12	43	D No match found W No match found D No match found W 09 May: FC Augsburg 3 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach W No match found
10	FSV Mainz 05	33	9	10	14	42-53	-11	37	L No match found D No match found L No match found W No match found L No match found
11	Hamburger SV	33	9	10	14	39-53	-14	37	L 18 April: Werder Bremen 3 - 1 Hamburger SV L 25 April: Hamburger SV 1 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim L No match found W 10 May: Hamburger SV 3 - 2 SC Freiburg W No match found
12	Union Berlin	33	9	9	15	40-58	-18	36	L 18 April: Union Berlin 1 - 2 VfL Wolfsburg L 24 April: RB Leipzig 3 - 1 Union Berlin L No match found D No match found W 16 May: Union Berlin 4 - 0 FC Augsburg
13	Borussia Mönchengladbach	33	8	11	14	38-53	-15	35	L No match found D 25 April: VfL Wolfsburg 0 - 0 Borussia Mönchengladbach D No match found W No match found L No match found
14	1. FC Köln	33	7	11	15	48-58	-10	32	W No match found D No match found L No match found D No match found L 16 May: Bayern München 5 - 1 1. FC Köln
15	Werder Bremen	33	8	8	17	37-58	-21	32	L No match found W No match found D No match found L 09 May: 1899 Hoffenheim 1 - 0 Werder Bremen L 16 May: Werder Bremen 0 - 2 Borussia Dortmund
16	VfL Wolfsburg	33	6	8	19	42-68	-26	26	L No match found W No match found D 03 May: SC Freiburg 1 - 1 VfL Wolfsburg D No match found L No match found
17	1. FC Heidenheim	33	6	8	19	41-70	-29	26	W No match found L No match found W No match found D No match found W No match found
18	FC St. Pauli	33	6	8	19	28-57	-29	26	L No match found D No match found L 03 May: FC St. Pauli 1 - 2 FSV Mainz 05 L 09 May: RB Leipzig 2 - 1 FC St. Pauli L 16 May: FC St. Pauli 1 - 3 VfL Wolfsburg

Qualification/Relegation

• Champions League
• UEFA Europa League
• Conference League Qualification
• Relegation Playoffs
• Relegation

Danny da Costa’s dramatic stoppage-time equalizer salvaged a vital point for FSV Mainz 05 in a thrilling 2-2 draw against VfB Stuttgart at the Mewa Arena. The late heroics denied Stuttgart a crucial away victory in a pulsating Bundesliga encounter.

Mainz, battling near the bottom of the table, desperately needed points to aid their survival fight. Stuttgart, meanwhile, arrived in strong form, aiming to solidify their position in the top four and pursue European qualification. This match pitted contrasting ambitions against each other.

The opening half saw both teams jockey for control, but clear-cut chances were at a premium. Mainz showed their intent with more shots, looking to break the deadlock.

Their persistence paid off just before the break. In the 39th minute, Lee Jae-Sung found the net for Mainz. A well-worked move culminated in Danny da Costa providing the assist, allowing Jae-Sung to guide the ball past Alexander Nübel and give the home side a surprising lead.

The interval found Mainz leading unexpectedly, a testament to their resilience. Stuttgart, however, would have regrouped, knowing they needed to find another gear to turn the tide. A stronger second-half showing was anticipated from the visitors.

Stuttgart emerged with renewed purpose, pressing higher and looking to dominate possession. Their manager made decisive changes in the 75th minute, introducing fresh attacking talent.

These substitutions immediately paid dividends, sparking a dramatic turnaround. In the 76th minute, Ermedin Demirovic pulled Stuttgart level, finishing smartly after an assist from Deniz Undav. Just seconds later, in the 77th minute, Undav himself struck, giving Stuttgart the lead. Tomás, another substitute, set up Undav for the quick-fire goal.

Mainz, now trailing, pushed hard for an equalizer. They continued to create chances, showing grit and determination. As the clock ticked into added time, their efforts were rewarded.

In the 90+1 minute, Danny da Costa became the hero. He rifled home a crucial equalizer, sparking wild celebrations among the home fans. This late goal snatched a precious point from the jaws of defeat for Mainz.

The statistics highlighted Mainz’s attacking output, boasting a significantly higher Expected Goals (xG) of 2.82 compared to Stuttgart’s 0.98. Mainz also recorded more total shots (17 to 11) and shots on target (6 to 4), despite holding only 38% of the ball possession. Stuttgart’s keeper, Nübel, made 3 saves.

This hard-fought 2-2 draw provides a crucial morale boost for Mainz, offering a vital point in their battle for Bundesliga survival. For Stuttgart, it is two points dropped in their quest for a European place, though a point away from home against a determined opponent is not without merit.