FSV Mainz 05 vs Eintracht Frankfurt: prediction and stats
BundesligaRegular Season - 3Kick-off on September 12, 2026 at 01:30 PM (UTC)MEWA ARENA, Mainz
The Footlab model makes FSV Mainz 05 the favourite at 54%, against 21% for a draw and 25% for Eintracht Frankfurt. The most likely score is 2-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 23, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win FSV Mainz 05 vs Eintracht Frankfurt?
A very open match: only 30 Elo points separate FSV Mainz 05 (2,142) and Eintracht Frankfurt (2,112).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, FSV Mainz 05 have 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats; Eintracht Frankfurt have 7, 4 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Krieschow(away) | 9-0 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Bournemouth(home) | 2-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Paris FC(home) | 4-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Udinese(away) | 3-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Shabab Al Ahli Dubai(home) | 1-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | SC St. Tönis(away) | 11-0 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Brentford(away) | 0-7 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 12, 2026 | FSV Frankfurt(away) | 5-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Hull City(home) | 2-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Waldhof Mannheim(away) | 1-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 FSV Mainz 05 win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 Eintracht Frankfurt win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | FSV Mainz 05 2-1 Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga |
| Nov 9, 2025 | Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga |
| May 4, 2025 | FSV Mainz 05 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga |
| Dec 21, 2024 | Eintracht Frankfurt 1-3 FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga |
| Aug 27, 2023 | FSV Mainz 05 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga |
Last archived meeting: FSV Mainz 05 vs Eintracht Frankfurt on Mar 22, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
FSV Mainz 05 score 3.0 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Eintracht Frankfurt score 3.1 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 71% probability of over 2.5 goals and 69% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSV Mainz 05 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 6 | 7/15 | 11/15 |
| Eintracht Frankfurt | 3.1 | 1.7 | 4 | 10/15 | 12/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
FSV Mainz 05 sit 10th in Bundesliga (40 points from 34 matches) and Eintracht Frankfurt sit 8th (44 points from 34 matches).
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 61 | 65 | 44 |
| 10 | FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 44 | 53 | 40 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for FSV Mainz 05 vs Eintracht Frankfurt?
- The Footlab model makes FSV Mainz 05 the favourite at 54%, against 21% for a draw and 25% for Eintracht Frankfurt.
- Where and when is FSV Mainz 05 vs Eintracht Frankfurt played?
- FSV Mainz 05 vs Eintracht Frankfurt is played on September 12, 2026 at 01:30 PM (UTC) at MEWA ARENA, in the Bundesliga.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 71% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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