Werder Bremen vs FSV Mainz 05 Highlights and Goals

Bundesliga

2:30 PMMarch 15, 2026

Regular Season - 26

Werder Bremen

Show Score

0 - 2

HT:(0 - 1)

FSV Mainz 05

Weserstadion

Referee: Mitja Stegemann, Germany

How did the teams perform?

Werder Bremen

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

0 Total Votes

FSV Mainz 05

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

66%

34%

0.87

Expected goals (xG)

1.08

1.00

Goals Prevented

1.00

Attack

16

Total shots

11

3

Shots on target

2

7

Shots off target

4

6

Blocked shots

5

14

Shots inside box

9

2

Shots outside box

2

9

Corner kicks

4

2

Offsides

2

Passing

604

Total passes

302

513 (85%)

Accurate passes

210 (70%)

Discipline

7

Fouls

7

2

Yellow cards

1

0

Red cards

0

0

Goalkeeper saves

3

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Lineup

Werder Bremen

4-5-1

30 G Mio Backhaus 5.9

2 D Olivier Deman 6.5

32 D Marco Friedl (C) 6.9

22 D Julián Malatini 6.3

3 D Yukinari Sugawara 6.3

20 M Romano Schmid 6.7

18 M Cameron Puertas 7.3

10 M Leonardo Bittencourt 38' Roughing 6.9

6 M Jens Stage 63' misses next match 6.3

17 M Marco Grüll 5.9

9 F Keke Topp 6.6

Substitutes

11 F Justin Njinmah 46' Replaced by K. Topp 6.6

33 D Mick Schmetgens 55' Replaced by J. Malatini 7.5

24 M Patrice Čović 69' Replaced by L. Bittencourt 6.9

23 D Isaac Schmidt 69' Replaced by Y. Sugawara 6.9

29 F Salim Musah 85' Replaced by M. Grull 6.7

13 G Karl Hein

31 D Karim Coulibaly

7 F Samuel Mbangula

27 D Felix Agu

Coach

Daniel Thioune

FSV Mainz 05

3-5-2

33 G Daniel Batz 8.3

31 D Dominik Kohr 7.5

4 D Stefan Posch 7.3

21 D Danny da Costa 6.9

2 M Phillipp Mwene 6' 7.2

7 M Jae-sung Lee 52' 62' Tripping 7.7

6 M Kaishu Sano 7.3

8 M Paul Nebel 6' 7.9

30 M Silvan Widmer (C) 6.6

23 F Sheraldo Becker 52' 6.9

20 F Phillip Tietz 6.3

Substitutes

22 D Nikolas Veratschnig 72' Replaced by P. Mwene 6.6

44 F Nelson Weiper 72' Replaced by P. Tietz 6.9

48 D Kacper Potulski 81' Replaced by S. Widmer 6.6

24 M Sota Kawasaki 87' Replaced by Lee Jae-Sung 6.7

15 M Lennard Maloney 87' Replaced by S. Becker 6.7

1 G Lasse Riess

5 D Maxim Leitsch

14 F William Bøving

11 F Armindo Sieb

Coach

Urs Fischer

Bundesliga Standings - Bundesliga

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Bayern München	26	21	4	1	93-25	68	67	W 14 February: Werder Bremen 0 - 3 Bayern München W 21 February: Bayern München 3 - 2 Eintracht Frankfurt W 28 February: Borussia Dortmund 2 - 3 Bayern München W 06 March: Bayern München 4 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach D 14 March: Bayer Leverkusen 1 - 1 Bayern München
2	Borussia Dortmund	26	17	7	2	55-26	29	58	W 13 February: Borussia Dortmund 4 - 0 FSV Mainz 05 D 21 February: RB Leipzig 2 - 2 Borussia Dortmund L 28 February: Borussia Dortmund 2 - 3 Bayern München W 07 March: 1. FC Köln 1 - 2 Borussia Dortmund W 14 March: Borussia Dortmund 2 - 0 FC Augsburg
3	1899 Hoffenheim	26	15	5	6	54-34	20	50	W 14 February: 1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 0 SC Freiburg D 21 February: 1. FC Köln 2 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim L 28 February: 1899 Hoffenheim 0 - 1 FC St. Pauli W 07 March: 1. FC Heidenheim 2 - 4 1899 Hoffenheim D 14 March: 1899 Hoffenheim 1 - 1 VfL Wolfsburg
4	VfB Stuttgart	25	14	5	6	50-34	16	47	L 07 February: FC St. Pauli 2 - 1 VfB Stuttgart W 14 February: VfB Stuttgart 3 - 1 1. FC Köln D 22 February: 1. FC Heidenheim 3 - 3 VfB Stuttgart W 01 March: VfB Stuttgart 4 - 0 VfL Wolfsburg D 07 March: FSV Mainz 05 2 - 2 VfB Stuttgart
5	RB Leipzig	25	14	5	6	48-34	14	47	W 08 February: 1. FC Köln 1 - 2 RB Leipzig D 15 February: RB Leipzig 2 - 2 VfL Wolfsburg D 21 February: RB Leipzig 2 - 2 Borussia Dortmund W 01 March: Hamburger SV 1 - 2 RB Leipzig W 07 March: RB Leipzig 2 - 1 FC Augsburg
6	Bayer Leverkusen	26	13	6	7	49-33	16	45	L 21 February: Union Berlin 1 - 0 Bayer Leverkusen D 28 February: Bayer Leverkusen 1 - 1 FSV Mainz 05 W 04 March: Hamburger SV 0 - 1 Bayer Leverkusen D 07 March: SC Freiburg 3 - 3 Bayer Leverkusen D 14 March: Bayer Leverkusen 1 - 1 Bayern München
7	Eintracht Frankfurt	26	10	8	8	49-49	0	38	W 14 February: Eintracht Frankfurt 3 - 0 Borussia Mönchengladbach L 21 February: Bayern München 3 - 2 Eintracht Frankfurt W 01 March: Eintracht Frankfurt 2 - 0 SC Freiburg D 08 March: FC St. Pauli 0 - 0 Eintracht Frankfurt W 14 March: Eintracht Frankfurt 1 - 0 1. FC Heidenheim
8	SC Freiburg	25	9	7	9	37-42	-5	34	W No match found L No match found W No match found L No match found D No match found
9	FC Augsburg	26	9	4	13	31-45	-14	31	W 15 February: FC Augsburg 1 - 0 1. FC Heidenheim W 21 February: VfL Wolfsburg 2 - 3 FC Augsburg W 27 February: FC Augsburg 2 - 0 1. FC Köln L 07 March: RB Leipzig 2 - 1 FC Augsburg L 14 March: Borussia Dortmund 2 - 0 FC Augsburg
10	Hamburger SV	26	7	9	10	29-37	-8	30	D 20 February: FSV Mainz 05 1 - 1 Hamburger SV L 01 March: Hamburger SV 1 - 2 RB Leipzig L 04 March: Hamburger SV 0 - 1 Bayer Leverkusen W 07 March: VfL Wolfsburg 1 - 2 Hamburger SV D 14 March: Hamburger SV 1 - 1 1. FC Köln
11	Union Berlin	25	7	7	11	30-42	-12	28	D No match found L No match found W No match found L 08 March: Union Berlin 1 - 4 Werder Bremen L No match found
12	Borussia Mönchengladbach	26	7	7	12	30-43	-13	28	L 14 February: Eintracht Frankfurt 3 - 0 Borussia Mönchengladbach L 22 February: SC Freiburg 2 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach W 28 February: Borussia Mönchengladbach 1 - 0 Union Berlin L 06 March: Bayern München 4 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach W 13 March: Borussia Mönchengladbach 2 - 0 FC St. Pauli
13	FSV Mainz 05	26	6	9	11	30-41	-11	27	W No match found L No match found D 28 February: Bayer Leverkusen 1 - 1 FSV Mainz 05 D 07 March: FSV Mainz 05 2 - 2 VfB Stuttgart D No match found
14	1. FC Köln	26	6	7	13	35-44	-9	25	L 14 February: VfB Stuttgart 3 - 1 1. FC Köln D 21 February: 1. FC Köln 2 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim L 27 February: FC Augsburg 2 - 0 1. FC Köln L 07 March: 1. FC Köln 1 - 2 Borussia Dortmund D 14 March: Hamburger SV 1 - 1 1. FC Köln
15	Werder Bremen	26	6	7	13	29-46	-17	25	L 14 February: Werder Bremen 0 - 3 Bayern München L 22 February: FC St. Pauli 2 - 1 Werder Bremen L No match found W 08 March: Union Berlin 1 - 4 Werder Bremen W No match found
16	FC St. Pauli	26	6	6	14	23-42	-19	24	L 14 February: Bayer Leverkusen 4 - 0 FC St. Pauli W 22 February: FC St. Pauli 2 - 1 Werder Bremen W 28 February: 1899 Hoffenheim 0 - 1 FC St. Pauli D 08 March: FC St. Pauli 0 - 0 Eintracht Frankfurt L 13 March: Borussia Mönchengladbach 2 - 0 FC St. Pauli
17	VfL Wolfsburg	26	5	6	15	35-56	-21	21	D 15 February: RB Leipzig 2 - 2 VfL Wolfsburg L 21 February: VfL Wolfsburg 2 - 3 FC Augsburg L 01 March: VfB Stuttgart 4 - 0 VfL Wolfsburg L 07 March: VfL Wolfsburg 1 - 2 Hamburger SV D 14 March: 1899 Hoffenheim 1 - 1 VfL Wolfsburg
18	1. FC Heidenheim	26	3	5	18	24-58	-34	14	L 15 February: FC Augsburg 1 - 0 1. FC Heidenheim D 22 February: 1. FC Heidenheim 3 - 3 VfB Stuttgart L 28 February: Werder Bremen 2 - 0 1. FC Heidenheim L 07 March: 1. FC Heidenheim 2 - 4 1899 Hoffenheim L 14 March: Eintracht Frankfurt 1 - 0 1. FC Heidenheim

Qualification/Relegation

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

FSV Mainz 05 secured a vital 2-0 away victory at Weserstadion, with early goals from Paul Nebel and Lee Jae-Sung deepening Werder Bremen’s struggles.

FSV Mainz 05 delivered a crucial 2-0 victory over Werder Bremen at Weserstadion on March 15, 2026. Early goals from Paul Nebel and a second-half strike by Lee Jae-Sung sealed a dominant performance. Goalkeeper Daniel Batz played a vital role, earning a high rating.

Werder Bremen entered the match reeling from a poor run of form, having lost three consecutive Bundesliga games. Mainz, however, showed signs of improvement, coming off two draws and a win in their last five outings. Both teams desperately needed points to climb away from the lower half of the table. Bremen sat 13th with 25 points, while Mainz were 15th with 24.

Mainz struck early, silencing the home crowd. In the 6th minute, Paul Nebel fired home after an assist from Phillipp Mwene. This gave the visitors an immediate lead and set the tone.

Bremen attempted to respond, pushing for an equalizer. They struggled to convert their possession into clear chances against a well-organized Mainz defense. Leonardo Bittencourt then received a yellow card for roughing in the 38th minute, highlighting the home side’s growing frustrations.

Werder Bremen went into the break trailing by a single goal. They needed to find a way to break down Mainz’s resolute defense in the second half. Coach Ole Werner likely called for more attacking intent and precision from his squad.

Bremen made an immediate change, bringing on K. Topp at halftime for increased attacking impetus. However, Mainz quickly doubled their advantage. In the 52nd minute, Lee Jae-Sung clinically finished, assisted by Sheraldo Becker, extending Mainz’s lead to 2-0.

A flurry of cards followed as the intensity rose. Lee Jae-Sung received a yellow card for tripping in the 62nd minute. Bremen’s J. Stage then picked up a yellow card in the 63rd minute, meaning he will miss the next match due to suspension.

Werder made further substitutions, bringing on J. Malatini, Y. Sugawara, and Patrice Čović in an attempt to spark a comeback. Mainz also made changes to maintain control and defend their lead, seeing out the result comfortably.

Despite Bremen’s 66% ball possession and 16 total shots, only 3 were on target. Mainz, with 34% possession, were more clinical, scoring twice from just 2 shots on target out of 11 total. Mainz’s goalkeeper Daniel Batz made 3 crucial saves, earning an 8.3 rating. Bremen’s expected goals (xG) of 0.87 compared to Mainz’s 1.08 highlighted the visitors’ efficiency.

This victory lifts Mainz’s spirits and provides crucial breathing room in the Bundesliga standings. For Werder Bremen, another defeat at Weserstadion deepens their relegation worries and extends their losing streak.

Werder Bremen faces a challenging fixture next weekend, needing a significant turnaround in performance. Mainz will look to build on this vital win as they continue their fight for survival, carrying new momentum forward.