SV Darmstadt 98 0-0 FSV Mainz 05 – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates SV Darmstadt 98 at 41% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as SV Darmstadt 98 face FSV Mainz 05.
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Match Analysis
SV Darmstadt 98 host FSV Mainz 05 at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor in Bundesliga (matchday 11). Kick-off is Saturday 11 November 2023 at 14:30 UK time.
Form Guide
SV Darmstadt 98 — last 10 games: 2W 1D 7L, averaging 0.70 points per game. Last five: W W L L L. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 3.20 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 3.20 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone.
SV Darmstadt 98 at home: 5W 1D 4L from their last 10 home games — 1.60 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.70 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Their home PPG of 1.60 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.70 — SV Darmstadt 98 are significantly better at home than their overall form suggests.
Looking at their last 10 matches, FSV Mainz 05 stand at 1W 3D 6L — 0.60 PPG. Last five: L D L D W. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 2.40 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.40 per game is a high rate — their defence has been exposed regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings (10%). Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
When travelling, FSV Mainz 05 have posted 1W 4D 5L from their last 10 away outings — 0.70 PPG. Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 2.30 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
The form comparison is too close to call — 0.70 PPG (SV Darmstadt 98) versus 0.60 (FSV Mainz 05). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Both teams have scored in 70% of SV Darmstadt 98's games and 60% of FSV Mainz 05's (from SV Darmstadt 98's last 10 home games and FSV Mainz 05's last 10 away games) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
In-Play Data
SV Darmstadt 98 trading profile (last 44 games, 22 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 86% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; of the 15 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 27%; of the 10 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 30%; BTTS occurs in 64% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 54% of games (home games).
FSV Mainz 05 trading profile (last 44 games, 22 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 91% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 71% of those occasions; of the 13 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 38%; BTTS occurs in 68% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 73% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 41%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — SV Darmstadt 98 54% and FSV Mainz 05 66% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (SV Darmstadt 98 57% | FSV Mainz 05 68%). Note also that FSV Mainz 05 surrender HT leads in 38% of cases while SV Darmstadt 98 recover from half-time deficits to draw or win 30% of the time — a dynamic that could influence in-play positioning.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects SV Darmstadt 98 2.20 xG and FSV Mainz 05 2.12 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: SV Darmstadt 98 attack 0.896 / defence 1.514 | FSV Mainz 05 attack 0.907 / defence 1.230. League average goals — home 1.996 / away 1.543. FSV Mainz 05's defence rating of 1.230 (above 1 = concedes more than average) is pushing SV Darmstadt 98's projected output up. SV Darmstadt 98's defence rating of 1.514 (above 1 = concedes more than average) is pushing FSV Mainz 05's projected output up. Data: built from SV Darmstadt 98's last 10 games and FSV Mainz 05's last 44.
Result probabilities: SV Darmstadt 98 41% | Draw 20% | FSV Mainz 05 38%. Fair-value odds: SV Darmstadt 98 2.42 | Draw 4.89 | FSV Mainz 05 2.61. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 20% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 80% | BTTS Yes probability 79% | Total xG 4.32. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 80% — a total xG of 4.32 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 79% — both xG figures (2.20 / 2.12) are high enough that each side is projected to find the net.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, SV Darmstadt 98 are the pick at 41% — marginal model lean. The opposing side holds a 38% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 4.32 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 80% — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (SV Darmstadt 98's last 10 home games and FSV Mainz 05's last 10 away games) averaging 3.5 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 79% on Yes. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: SV Darmstadt 98 70% (last 10 home games) | FSV Mainz 05 60% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: SV Darmstadt 98 vs FSV Mainz 05 | Competition: Bundesliga, matchday 11 | Venue: Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor • Kick-off: Saturday 11 November 2023 at 14:30 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: SV Darmstadt 98 41% | Draw 20% | FSV Mainz 05 38% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 80% (Under 20%) | BTTS Yes 79% (No 21%) | xG SV Darmstadt 98 2.20 / FSV Mainz 05 2.12 • Poisson strength factors: SV Darmstadt 98 attack 0.896 / def 1.514 | FSV Mainz 05 attack 0.907 / def 1.230 | league avg home 1.996 / away 1.543 • Poisson stance: SV Darmstadt 98 (41%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
2.20
SV Darmstadt 98 xG
Expected Goals
2.12
FSV Mainz 05 xG
79%
BTTS
93%
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
63%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ SV Darmstadt 98 vs FSV Mainz 05 FAQs
What time does SV Darmstadt 98 vs FSV Mainz 05 kick off?
SV Darmstadt 98 vs FSV Mainz 05 kicked off at 14:30 UK time on Saturday 11 November 2023 at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
What was the final score in SV Darmstadt 98 vs FSV Mainz 05?
SV Darmstadt 98 0 - 0 FSV Mainz 05.
Where is SV Darmstadt 98 vs FSV Mainz 05 being played?
The match is being played at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
What competition is SV Darmstadt 98 vs FSV Mainz 05 part of?
SV Darmstadt 98 vs FSV Mainz 05 is a Bundesliga fixture (matchday 11) (Germany).
Who is favourite to win SV Darmstadt 98 vs FSV Mainz 05?
Our statistical model gives SV Darmstadt 98 a 41% chance of winning, FSV Mainz 05 a 38% chance, and a 20% chance of a draw — making SV Darmstadt 98 the favourite.
Will both teams score in SV Darmstadt 98 vs FSV Mainz 05?
Our model estimates a 79% probability that both SV Darmstadt 98 and FSV Mainz 05 will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will SV Darmstadt 98 vs FSV Mainz 05 have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 80%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates SV Darmstadt 98's attack at 0.90x the league average against FSV Mainz 05's defence at 1.23x — combine the two and it projects 2.20 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, FSV Mainz 05's attack versus SV Darmstadt 98's defence, projects 2.12 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from SV Darmstadt 98's last 10 games and FSV Mainz 05's last 44 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 2-2 carries the highest individual probability at 7.2% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-1 (7.0%), 2-1 (6.8%). Together the top three scorelines make up 21% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
SV Darmstadt 98 Win
41%
2.42
20%
4.89
38%
2.61
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 2
7.2%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
6.8%
Home win
1 – 2
6.6%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.20
SV Darmstadt 98 xG
Total xG
4.32
2.12
FSV Mainz 05 xG
2.42
41%
Home win
4.89
20%
Draw
2.61
38%
Away win
Goals Markets
93%
Over 1.5
1.08
7%
Under 1.5
14.29
80%
Over 2.5
1.25
20%
Under 2.5
5.00
63%
Over 3.5
1.59
37%
Under 3.5
2.70
43%
Over 4.5
2.33
57%
Under 4.5
1.75
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
79%
BTTS Yes
1.27
21%
BTTS No
4.66
Clean Sheet
12%
8.31
11%
9.01
Win to Nil
5%
20.15
4%
23.53
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
| 1 | 2.9 | 6.2 | 6.6 | 4.6 | 2.5 | 1.0 |
| 2 | 3.2 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 5.1 | 2.7 | 1.1 |
| 3 | 2.4 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 3.7 | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| 4 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
| 5 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ SV Darmstadt 98 vs FSV Mainz 05 Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for SV Darmstadt 98 vs FSV Mainz 05?
Our Poisson model rates 2-2 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 7.2%.
How many goals are SV Darmstadt 98 and FSV Mainz 05 expected to score?
The model projects 2.20 expected goals for SV Darmstadt 98 and 2.12 for FSV Mainz 05, a combined total of 4.32.
How confident is the prediction model for SV Darmstadt 98 vs FSV Mainz 05?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 41%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 44 outings, SV Darmstadt 98 have picked up 1.68 PPG on a 22W 8D 14L record — W-W-L-L-L across the most recent five.
FSV Mainz 05's form line: 13W 13D 18L from 44 games, 1.18 PPG, last five L-D-L-D-W.
Put side by side, SV Darmstadt 98 are the form team by 0.50 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against FSV Mainz 05.
Venue Form
On home soil, SV Darmstadt 98 have posted 1.91 PPG from their last 22 home games (12W 6D 4L).
On the road, FSV Mainz 05 have gone 6W 6D 10L from their last 22 away games — 1.09 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, SV Darmstadt 98 come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
SV Darmstadt 98 are averaging 1.45 goals scored and 1.48 conceded per game recently; FSV Mainz 05 are on 1.48 scored and 1.80 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: FSV Mainz 05 in 66%.
Last 44 Results
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SV Darmstadt 98
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FSV Mainz 05
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SV Darmstadt 98 (Home) vs FSV Mainz 05 (Away)
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FSV Mainz 05
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❓ SV Darmstadt 98 vs FSV Mainz 05 Form FAQs
What form are SV Darmstadt 98 and FSV Mainz 05 in coming into this match?
SV Darmstadt 98 have gone 22W 8D 14L in their last 44 games (1.68 PPG), while FSV Mainz 05 have gone 13W 13D 18L in their last 44 (1.18 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — SV Darmstadt 98 at home or FSV Mainz 05 away?
SV Darmstadt 98's home record (1.91 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — SV Darmstadt 98 at home: 1.91 PPG; FSV Mainz 05 away: 1.09 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
This section is based on the 2 H2H matches we hold for this pairing, spanning roughly 1 year from November 2023. All of them came in Bundesliga. The most recent in our data was on 6 April 2024, some 2 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Last 2 Meetings
0
SV Darmstadt 98
1
Draws
1
FSV Mainz 05
Recent Meetings
❓ SV Darmstadt 98 vs FSV Mainz 05 H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between SV Darmstadt 98 and FSV Mainz 05?
Across the 2 head-to-head matches in our data, SV Darmstadt 98 have won 0, FSV Mainz 05 have won 1, and 1 has been drawn.
When did SV Darmstadt 98 and FSV Mainz 05 last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 6 April 2024: FSV Mainz 05 4-0 SV Darmstadt 98.
Who has won more matches between SV Darmstadt 98 and FSV Mainz 05?
FSV Mainz 05 have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from the 2 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
SV Darmstadt 98 are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 86% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 41% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 33% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 40% of those situations.
FSV Mainz 05 are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 91% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 18% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — SV Darmstadt 98 at 64%, FSV Mainz 05 at 68%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 54% for SV Darmstadt 98 and 73% for FSV Mainz 05. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 27% and 36% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: SV Darmstadt 98 keep a clean sheet in 32% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = SV Darmstadt 98 home games / FSV Mainz 05 away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ SV Darmstadt 98 vs FSV Mainz 05 Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in SV Darmstadt 98 and FSV Mainz 05 matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 64% of SV Darmstadt 98's games and 68% of FSV Mainz 05's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are SV Darmstadt 98 and FSV Mainz 05 matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 54% of SV Darmstadt 98's matches and 73% of FSV Mainz 05's.
Do SV Darmstadt 98 and FSV Mainz 05 matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 86% of SV Darmstadt 98's recent matches and 91% of FSV Mainz 05's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Stalemate at SV Darmstadt 98's ground as both sides cancel each other out in a goalless draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, Regular Season - 11, as SV Darmstadt 98 and FSV Mainz 05 drew 0-0 in the Bundesliga. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting SV Darmstadt 98 2.20 xG and FSV Mainz 05 2.12 xG, a combined 4.32. The scoreboard read 0-0 for 0 actual goals. SV Darmstadt 98 fell 2.2 short of their projected output. FSV Mainz 05 landed 2.1 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of SV Darmstadt 98 attack 0.90 / defence 1.51 against FSV Mainz 05 attack 0.91 / defence 1.23, drawn from 10/44 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it SV Darmstadt 98 41% | Draw 20% | FSV Mainz 05 38%, with SV Darmstadt 98 to win its most likely call at 41%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 20% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 80%. The game delivered 0, so it stayed under — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 93% and missed. Over 3.5 was 63% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 79% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 62% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (SV Darmstadt 98 57%, FSV Mainz 05 68%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 60%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
SV Darmstadt 98's trading profile (44 games, 22 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did not.
FSV Mainz 05's trading profile (44 games, 22 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 66% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
On form, SV Darmstadt 98 arrived the stronger side — 1.68 PPG against 1.18. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win. SV Darmstadt 98 (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.68 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.23 average — tighter than their form line. FSV Mainz 05 (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.32 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 2.00 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (miss). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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