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Round 1 - Bundesliga

1. FSV Mainz 05 VS SC Paderborn 07

MEWA ARENA

29 August, 2026

Overview:

FSV Mainz 05 host SC Paderborn 07 in a Bundesliga matchup with Mainz holding the stronger home profile and Paderborn expected to remain competitive on transitions.

Recent H2H results: Mainz favored in recent meeting

Prediction:

Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-1 in favor of FSV Mainz 05.
Mainz are likely to control more possession and attack through wider areas, while Paderborn may focus on compact defending and fast breaks. The match may be decided by Mainz’s ability to convert territorial advantage into chances and avoid turnovers in central zones.
Mainz’s home advantage and slightly higher expected control tilt the matchup toward a narrow home win, while Paderborn’s transition threat keeps a draw within reach.

Last Update: 26-07-2026

Stats:

1. FSV Mainz 05 SC Paderborn 07
Expected Possession
53.5 46.5
Average Goals Per Match
1.7 1.2
Win Probability
48 24
Position Team Won Drawn Lost Points
1 Bayern 28 5 1 89
2 Dortmund 22 7 5 73
3 RB Leipzig 20 5 9 65
4 Stuttgart 18 8 8 62
5 Hoffenheim 18 7 9 61
6 Leverkusen 17 8 9 59
7 Freiburg 13 8 13 47
8 Frankfurt 11 11 12 44
9 Augsburg 12 7 15 43
10 Mainz 10 10 14 40
11 Union Berlin 10 9 15 39
12 M'gladbach 9 11 14 38
13 HSV 9 11 14 38
14 1. FC Köln 7 11 16 32
15 Bremen 8 8 18 32
16 Wolfsburg 7 8 19 29
17 Heidenheim 6 8 20 26
18 St. Pauli 6 8 20 26
Name Club Country Matches Goals Assists
H. Kane FCB ENG 32 36 4
D. Undav VFB GER 29 19 6
S. Guirassy BVB GUI 34 17 N/A
P. Schick B04 CZE 28 16 2

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