FSV Mainz 05 vs SV Elversberg: prediction and stats
BundesligaRegular Season - 25Kick-off on March 6, 2027 at 02:30 PM (UTC)MEWA ARENA, Mainz
The Footlab model makes FSV Mainz 05 the favourite at 49%, against 24% for a draw and 28% for SV Elversberg. The most likely score is 1-1.
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 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win FSV Mainz 05 vs SV Elversberg?
A very open match: only 59 Elo points separate FSV Mainz 05 (2,155) and SV Elversberg (2,096).
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; SV Elversberg have 8, 4 and 3.
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 22, 2026 | MSV Duisburg(away) | 3-1 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Lorient(home) | 4-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Mallorca(away) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Strasbourg(away) | 5-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | NEC Nijmegen(away) | 1-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 1 FSV Mainz 05 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 SV Elversberg win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2023 | SV Elversberg 0-1 FSV Mainz 05 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 8, 2021 | SV Elversberg 2-2 FSV Mainz 05 | DFB Pokal |
Last archived meeting: SV Elversberg vs FSV Mainz 05 on Aug 12, 2023
How many goals should we expect?
FSV Mainz 05 score 3.0 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; SV Elversberg score 2.5 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 63% probability of over 2.5 goals and 64% 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 |
| SV Elversberg | 2.5 | 1.2 | 4 | 11/15 | 11/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 SV Elversberg?
- The Footlab model makes FSV Mainz 05 the favourite at 49%, against 24% for a draw and 28% for SV Elversberg.
- Where and when is FSV Mainz 05 vs SV Elversberg played?
- FSV Mainz 05 vs SV Elversberg is played on March 6, 2027 at 02:30 PM (UTC) at MEWA ARENA, in the Bundesliga.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 63% 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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