FSV Mainz 05 0-1 FC Augsburg – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates FC Augsburg at 35%, yet other data sources diverge — this FSV Mainz 05 vs FC Augsburg fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Pre-Match Analysis
FSV Mainz 05 and FC Augsburg meet at OPEL ARENA in Bundesliga, Regular Season - 23. This fixture gets under way on Sunday 28 February 2021 at 14:30 UTC.
Form
FSV Mainz 05 (all games): 3W 2D 5L across 10 Bundesliga fixtures this term — 1.10 PPG. Last five: W L W D W. They are averaging 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.80 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for FSV Mainz 05, so this record blends games from this season and last.
FSV Mainz 05 at OPEL ARENA this season: 2W 2D 6L from 10 home games — 0.80 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 0.90 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game.
FC Augsburg have collected 0.70 PPG across 10 Bundesliga outings this season: 2W 1D 7L. Last five: W L L L D. Their scoring rate of 0.70 per game is modest, conceding 1.80 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for FC Augsburg, so this record blends games from this season and last.
FC Augsburg's form when playing away from home: 3W 2D 5L across 10 road games this term (1.10 PPG). Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
Both sides are running at similar form levels — 1.10 PPG for FSV Mainz 05 against 0.70 for FC Augsburg. There is no clear form edge to exploit here; other signals need to take the lead.
Trading & In-Play
FSV Mainz 05 — key trading statistics (22 games, 10 at home): they score before half-time in 70% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 40% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 30% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 46%; they fail to score in 36% of games.
FC Augsburg — key trading statistics (22 games, 10 at away): they score before half-time in 60% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games); they fail to score in 32% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — FSV Mainz 05 59% versus FC Augsburg 54%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (FSV Mainz 05 54% | FC Augsburg 46%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects FSV Mainz 05 1.13 xG and FC Augsburg 1.17 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: FSV Mainz 05 attack 0.727 / defence 1.185 | FC Augsburg attack 0.692 / defence 1.276. League average goals — home 1.216 / away 1.420. FSV Mainz 05's attack strength of 0.727 is below the league average — the 1.13 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. FC Augsburg bring a strong defensive rating of 1.276 — this is suppressing FSV Mainz 05's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 22 FSV Mainz 05 games / 22 FC Augsburg games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: FSV Mainz 05 33% | Draw 31% | FC Augsburg 35%. Fair-value odds: FSV Mainz 05 3.03 | Draw 3.23 | FC Augsburg 2.86. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 31% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 40% | BTTS probability 48% | Total xG 2.29. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 60% — total xG of 2.29 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 48% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, FC Augsburg are the pick at 35% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 31% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on FC Augsburg if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.29 combined xG gives a 40% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 48%. Form rates are neutral: FSV Mainz 05 40% | FC Augsburg 60%.
The outsider holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: FSV Mainz 05 vs FC Augsburg | Competition: Bundesliga, Regular Season - 23 | Venue: OPEL ARENA • Kick-off: Sunday 28 Feb 2021, 14:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: FSV Mainz 05 33% | Draw 31% | FC Augsburg 35% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 40% | BTTS 48% | xG FSV Mainz 05 1.13 / FC Augsburg 1.17 • Poisson strength factors: FSV Mainz 05 attack 0.727 / def 1.185 | FC Augsburg attack 0.692 / def 1.276 | league avg home 1.216 / away 1.420 • Poisson stance: FC Augsburg (35%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.13
FSV Mainz 05 xG
Expected Goals
1.17
FC Augsburg xG
48%
BTTS
68%
Over 1.5
40%
Over 2.5
20%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does FSV Mainz 05 vs FC Augsburg kick off?
FSV Mainz 05 vs FC Augsburg kicked off at 14:30 on Sunday 28 February 2021 at OPEL ARENA.
What was the final score in FSV Mainz 05 vs FC Augsburg?
FSV Mainz 05 0 - 1 FC Augsburg.
Where is FSV Mainz 05 vs FC Augsburg being played?
The match is being played at OPEL ARENA.
What competition is FSV Mainz 05 vs FC Augsburg part of?
FSV Mainz 05 vs FC Augsburg is a Regular Season - 23 fixture in the Bundesliga (Germany).
Who is favourite to win FSV Mainz 05 vs FC Augsburg?
Our statistical model gives FSV Mainz 05 a 33% chance of winning, FC Augsburg a 35% chance, and a 31% chance of a draw — making FC Augsburg the favourite.
Will both teams score in FSV Mainz 05 vs FC Augsburg?
Our model estimates a 48% probability that both FSV Mainz 05 and FC Augsburg will score (BTTS).
Will FSV Mainz 05 vs FC Augsburg have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 40%.
What is the head-to-head record between FSV Mainz 05 and FC Augsburg?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are FSV Mainz 05 and FC Augsburg in?
FSV Mainz 05 (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 1.80 | L5 W-L-W-D-W. FC Augsburg (all comps): 2W-1D-7L in 10 | 0.70 PPG | GF 0.70 / GA 1.80 | L5 W-L-L-L-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Working from FSV Mainz 05's attack rating (0.73) and FC Augsburg's defence rating (1.28), the model arrives at 1.13 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — FC Augsburg's attack (0.69x) against FSV Mainz 05's defence (1.19x) — and the away total comes out at 1.17.
These ratings are built from 22/22 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 15.0%. Close behind: 0-0 (11.8%), 0-1 (10.0%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 37% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
FC Augsburg Win
33%
2.99
31%
3.19
35%
2.84
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.3%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
11.8%
Away win
1 – 0
11.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.13
FSV Mainz 05 xG
Total xG
2.29
1.17
FC Augsburg xG
2.99
33%
Home win
3.19
31%
Draw
2.84
35%
Away win
Goals Markets
67%
Over 1.5
1.49
33%
Under 1.5
3.03
40%
Over 2.5
2.50
60%
Under 2.5
1.67
20%
Over 3.5
5.00
80%
Under 3.5
1.25
8%
Over 4.5
12.50
92%
Under 4.5
1.09
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
48%
BTTS Yes
2.08
52%
BTTS No
1.92
Clean Sheet
31%
3.21
32%
3.09
Win to Nil
10%
9.59
11%
8.76
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10.1 | 11.8 | 6.9 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 11.4 | 13.3 | 7.7 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 6.4 | 7.5 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for FSV Mainz 05 vs FC Augsburg?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.0%.
How many goals are FSV Mainz 05 and FC Augsburg expected to score?
The model projects 1.13 expected goals for FSV Mainz 05 and 1.17 for FC Augsburg, a combined total of 2.29.
How confident is the prediction model for FSV Mainz 05 vs FC Augsburg?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 35%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
FSV Mainz 05's recent record stands at 4W 5D 13L from 22 games, a 0.77 PPG return, with W-L-W-D-W in the last five. The sample for FSV Mainz 05 is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
FC Augsburg, meanwhile, have gone 6W 5D 11L across 22 games — 1.05 PPG, with W-L-L-L-D in their last five. The sample for FC Augsburg is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 0.77 PPG for FSV Mainz 05 against 1.05 for FC Augsburg. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, FSV Mainz 05 have managed 2W 2D 6L from 10 games — 0.80 PPG in front of their own supporters.
FC Augsburg's away record stands at 3W 2D 5L across 10 trips, a 1.10 PPG haul.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
FSV Mainz 05 are averaging 1.05 goals scored and 1.95 conceded per game recently; FC Augsburg are on 1.00 scored and 1.59 conceded.
Last 22 Results — Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
FSV Mainz 05
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FC Augsburg
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are FSV Mainz 05 and FC Augsburg in coming into this match?
FSV Mainz 05 have gone 4W 5D 13L in their last 22 games (0.77 PPG), while FC Augsburg have gone 6W 5D 11L in their last 22 (1.05 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — FSV Mainz 05 at home or FC Augsburg away?
FC Augsburg's away record (1.10 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — FSV Mainz 05 at home: 0.80 PPG; FC Augsburg away: 1.10 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 10 times since October 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Bundesliga. They last met on 7 February 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
FSV Mainz 05 have won the last 2 meetings between these two, a run that gives them the psychological edge coming in.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: FSV Mainz 05 won 4-1 on 22 Oct 2021, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, FSV Mainz 05 have gone 4W 1D 0L from 5 meetings on their own ground against FC Augsburg — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
7
FSV Mainz 05
1
Draws
2
FC Augsburg
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between FSV Mainz 05 and FC Augsburg?
From 10 meetings on record, FSV Mainz 05 have won 7, FC Augsburg have won 2, and 1 have been drawn.
When did FSV Mainz 05 and FC Augsburg last play each other?
They last met on 7 February 2026, when FSV Mainz 05 2-0 FC Augsburg.
Who has won more matches between FSV Mainz 05 and FC Augsburg?
FSV Mainz 05 have the better head-to-head record, with 7 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
FSV Mainz 05 are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 40% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 30% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
FC Augsburg are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — FSV Mainz 05 40%, FC Augsburg 60% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 30% (FSV Mainz 05) and 50% (FC Augsburg).
On the defensive side: FSV Mainz 05 have failed to score in 50% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = FSV Mainz 05 home games / FC Augsburg away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when FSV Mainz 05 play FC Augsburg?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 40% of FSV Mainz 05's recent matches and 60% of FC Augsburg's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is FSV Mainz 05 vs FC Augsburg usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 30% of FSV Mainz 05's recent games and 50% of FC Augsburg's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do FSV Mainz 05 and FC Augsburg tend to score early?
FSV Mainz 05 have had a goal before half-time in 70% of their recent matches, FC Augsburg in 60% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as FC Augsburg edge out FSV Mainz 05 0-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
FC Augsburg beat FSV Mainz 05 0-1 at OPEL ARENA, Regular Season - 23, 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 FSV Mainz 05 1.13 xG and FC Augsburg 1.17 xG, a combined 2.29. The scoreboard read 0-1 for 1 actual goal. FSV Mainz 05 fell 1.1 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of FSV Mainz 05 attack 0.73 / defence 1.19 against FC Augsburg attack 0.69 / defence 1.28, drawn from 22/22 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it FSV Mainz 05 33% | Draw 31% | FC Augsburg 35%, with FC Augsburg to win its most likely call at 35%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 40%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 68% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 48% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 50% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (FSV Mainz 05 54%, FC Augsburg 46%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 57%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
FSV Mainz 05's trading profile (22 games, 10 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 59% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 36% of games, a blank that repeated today.
FC Augsburg's trading profile (22 games, 10 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — FSV Mainz 05 0.77 PPG, FC Augsburg 1.05 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the FC Augsburg win broke the near-deadlock. FSV Mainz 05 (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 0.90 scoring average — below par going forward. FC Augsburg (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.50 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). The data earned its keep here, calling the bulk of the fixture correctly.
💡 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.