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Full-time: Cologne 0-0 Mainz

The game ends goalless, with neither side able to beat the opposition goalkeeper. Ludovic Ajorque's second-half attempt that was saved by Marvin Schwäbe was the closest either team came to breaking the deadlock. As a result of the draw, Cologne remain in 16th, while Mainz are a point and a place further back.
Full-time
90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
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Two minutes left

Still time for either side to grab a winner!
82'

Off the post!

So close to the breakthrough for Cologne, as Thielmann's cross flies over Batz before striking the woodwork! That would have been fortuitous, but it remains goalless.
75'

Schwäbe to the rescue!

A great chance for Mainz, as the Cologne goalkeeper keeps out Ajorque's poke on the stretch from close range. The best chance of the second half for either team!
67'

Tigges shoots wide

A chance for the target man, but he scuffs his effort wide of the post. That double substitution almost had an immediate impact, though!
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Baumgart looking for three points

The Cologne boss will want his side to offer more in the final third in the latter stages of this game.
63'

Gruda denied

The 19-year-old cuts in from the right and fires low towards goal, but Schwäbe is down quickly and holds comfortably.
61'

Burkardt scores.... but

The Mainz ace finds the back of the net, but was in an offside position in doing so. There wasn't much in that, but we have the correct decision!
58'

Mainz trying their luck more

It's level in terms of shots on target, but the visitors have fired past the woodwork far more often.
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51'

Batz holds Tigges attempt

It's a shot on target for the home team, but Tigges doesn't get enough on it to beat the shot-stopper.
49'

Ajorque fires just wide!

An early strike at the start of this second period, and the centre-forward isn't too far away, narrowly missing the top-right corner.
46'

Back underway!

Mainz kick us off at the start of this second period.
Kick-off!
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Half-time: Cologne 0-0 Mainz

The first 45 minutes come to an end, and the game remains goalless. Mainz had the better of the chances, but were unable to create the opportunity they needed to breach the hosts' backline. All to play for after the interval.
Half-time
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Martel attempt

A late shot from Martel bounces just before Batz and could have been awkward, but he stays calm and gathers the ball easily.
41'

Mainz in front on xGoals

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The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
The stats suggest the visitors should be in front.
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40'

5 minutes remaining

Can either side a goal before the break?
35'

Barreiro header over

The ball bounces around the box before falling to the midfielder, but he cannot get enough power on his effort or keep it down.
34'

Substitution

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
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Gruda header kept out

Schwäbe pushes the youngster's effort from close range out for a corner.
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Hard-fought

Both sides are giving their all in the early stages.
24'

Youth over experience

With an average age of 25.6, this is Cologne's youngest starting XI of 2023.
18'

Neck-and-neck

Little to separate the two sides in terms of possession so far here.
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15'

Waldschmidt denied

A first real attempt for the hosts as Batz parries the forward's shot to safety.
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Burkardt blocked

Mainz go on the attack with Burkadt smashing an effort on goal from inside the box that is blocked and deflected behind.
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Off we go!

The fascinating battle at the bottom of the table starts.
Kick-off!

Cologne starting XI

Schwäbe - Carstensen, Hübers, Chabot, Heintz - Martel, Ljubicic - Thielmann, Waldschmidt, Maina – Tigges

Cologne subs

Köbbing, Schmitz, Kilian, Paqarada, Huseinbašić, Kainz, Uth, Selke, Dietz

Mainz starting XI

Batz - Van den Berg, Kohr, Caci - Widmer (c), Krauß, Barreiro, Mwene - Gruda, Ajorque, Burkardt

Mainz subs

Rieß, Bell, da Costa, Wilhelm, Lee, Richter, Papela, Mamutovic
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Baumgart's view on Mainz

"We're in a relegation battle, it is about getting points on the board. Both teams want to win the game above all else. All I know is that it will definitely be an intense and emotional game between two evenly matched sides. The little details will be key."
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Siewert's view on Cologne

"Every game is a six-pointer. You can feel the pressure of being in a relegation battle, it affects every one. There are still lots of points to be won and we know that the game against Cologne is important."

Advantage Mainz?

Cologne have won just once in their five most recent matches with Mainz, losing twice in that period.
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Probable line-ups

Who’s set to play this weekend? Who’s going to miss out? Keep up to date with all the latest team news right here!
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Watch: Cologne 1-1 Mainz - previous meeting

Cologne were thumped 5-0 in Mainz last season, but picked up a point in the reverse fixture. The overall head-to-head is fairly even, with eight Mainz wins, eight draws and six victories for the Billy Goats.
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Watch: Darmstadt 0-1 Cologne - highlights

Cologne climbed off the foot of the table, thanks to only their second win of the season. Results elsewhere mean they ended Matchday 12 outside the bottom three on goal difference.
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Watch: Mainz 0-1 Freiburg - highlights

After taking four points from their first three games under interim coach Jan Siewert, Mainz slipped to a narrow 1-0 loss to Freiburg. The 05ers still occupy a place in the automatic drop zone, but are only a point behind 15th-placed Cologne.
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