Highlights
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90'
+ 5
Full-time: Stuttgart 3-1 Mainz
Die Schwaben pick up all three pojnts with a dominant display. After a strong start from both teams, the hosts struck twice in first-half stoppage time as Maximilian Mittelstädt and Jamie Leweling beat Robin Zentner. After the break, Deniz Undav netted his 14th goal of the Bundesliga campaign and, while Ludovic Ajorque was able to pull one back late on, it proved to be nothing but a consolation.
Full-time
90'
Amiri over
Mainz are getting desperate now, as Amiri shoots well over the crossbar from way outside the area.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
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.
85'
Mainz pushing
Siewert's side are looking to reduce the arrears further, but are so far being kept at arm's length by Stuttgart.
84'
Substitution
79'
Plenty of chances
Goal attempts
3off target
7on target
7off target
5on target
79'
Substitution
77'
Mainz pull one back
Maybe it isn't over just yet! Ajorque is the goalscorer, heading past Bredlow with a cushioned header. Do they still have time to nick a point?
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
76'
Substitution
75'
Stuttgart make it three!
Guirassy may be Stuttgart's top goalscorer this term, but Undav isn't far behind as he nets his 14th strike of this Bundesliga season. The German runs onto a long pass, beats Tom Krauß all ends up and buries past Zentner with aplomb. Surely no way back for Mainz now!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
71'
Ajorque wide!
That is the kind of opportunity the big Frenchman likes! He meets a cross into the box with his head and, although he can only direct it narrowly wide of the post, that is a clear of example of how Mainz can hurt their opponents.
71'
Guirassy effort held
The Guinea centre-forward doesn't get enough on is, and Zentner is able to gather with ease.
70'
Substitution
68'
Barreiro denied
A rare opportunity for Die Nullfünfer as the substitute shoots straight a Bredlow in a crowded penalty area.
65'
Millot fires over
The Frenchman looks to curl one into the top corner from outside the area but can't keep his effort down as it flies over the bar.
62'
Substitution
62'
Guirassy returns
After five games away due to a combination of injury and the Africa Cup of Nations, Guirassy makes his Stuttgart return. He receives a rousing reception from the home supporters!
62'
Substitution
62'
Substitution
57'
Amiri shot saved
The former Bayer Leverkusen man shoots from distance, and it is ultimately a comfortable save for Bredlow.
53'
Mainz narrowly ahead in xGoals
xGoals
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).
xGoals
2
1.21
1.23
0
Goals
46'
Back underway!
Can Mainz stage an unlikely comeback here?
Kick-off!
45'
+ 16
Substitution
45'
+ 16
Substitution
45'
+ 16
Substitution
Half-time
45'
+ 15
Half-time: Stuttgart 2-0 Mainz
Sebastian Hoeneß's men are sitting pretty at the interval as they lead by two goals. Maximilian Mittelstädt broke the deadlock in the third minute of stoppage time with a controlled volley, before Jamie Leweling doubled the advantage shortly before the half-time whistle courtesy of an emphatic finish from close range.
45'
+ 11
Mittelstädt back amongst the goals
After 162 Bundesliga games without a Bundesliga strike, the left-back now has two in two!
45'
+ 6
Stuttgart two to the good!
Sebastian Hoeneß will be a happy man as his side double their advantage. It is a lovely finish from Leweling, who controls a high pass before stroking beyond Zentner and into the corner.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
45'
+ 3
Stuttgart in front!
Die Schwaben take the lead! Stenzel's cross makes it through a whole host of bodies in the box to Mittelstädt, who takes a touch and buries into the corner.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
43'
Huge chance!
Stuttgart really should be in front! A quick break releases Führich and, with Undav alongside him to make it a two-on-one against Zentner, the opener appears inevitable. However, instead of passing to his teammate, the winger decides to try and go around the goalkeeper, who gets a touch to the ball and allows two Mainz defenders to clear the danger. Undav, it is fair to say, was not happy!
36'
Mainz dealing with Stuttgart's attack
The visitors have managed to keep their opponents' front-line quiet so far.
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30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
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.
29'
Karazor shoots wide
The midfielder works some space in the box, but his effort goes narrowly wide of the post instead.
25'
Papela chance!
The midfielder is found unmarked at the back post by Ngankam's lovely cross. However, although he is on the stretch, he really should do better than bundling the ball wide.
24'
Back underway
We are up and running here once more.
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13'
Break in play
A stoppage gives the players time for a breather.
Evenly matched
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2'
Post
A frantic opening to this encounter as Mainz hit the woodwork at the other end. It would have taken something special for Caci to beat Bredlow from there, but he does well to get something on it and give the shot-stopper something to think about.
1'
Early chance
The hosts need just 25 seconds to create their first opportunity and, considering his current form, you would expect Undav to sweep Millot's effort beyond Zentner. However, he shoots straight at the goalkeeper.
Kick-off!
Up and running
Mainz get us underway in Stuttgart!
Stuttgart team news
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Mainz team news
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Stuttgart starting XI
Bredlow - Stenzel, Anton (c), Ito, Mittelstädt - Karazor, Stiller - Leweling, Millot, Führich - Undav
Stuttgart subs
Seimen, Vagnoman, Stergiou, Rouault, Dahoud, Jeong, Massimo, Guirassy, Milošević
Mainz starting XI
Zentner (c) - Hanche-Olsen, Van den Berg, Caci - Papela, Kohr, Guilavogui - Ngankam, Amiri, Burkardt - Ajorque
Mainz subs
Rieß, da Costa, Lee, Barreiro, Richter, Krauß, Fernandes, Gruda, Mamutovic
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Hoeneß's view on Stuttgart
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Siewert's view on Mainz
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Home banker?
Stuttgart have only lost one of 14 Bundesliga home matches under Sebastian Hoeneß. Mainz, on the other hand, are winless in 14 away league games dating back to last season.
Probable line-ups
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