Wolfsburg - Mainz 05

Germany: Bundesliga
VOLKSWAGEN ARENA
FT
4 - 3
(1 - 2)
Wolfsburg
Mainz 05
11
⚽0-1P. Nebel
M. Amoura⚽1-1
19
39
⚽1-2J. Burkardt
T. de Melo Tomás⚽2-2
57
66
⚽2-3P. Nebel
J. Wind⚽3-3
84
J. Wind⚽4-3
90+4
LineupsStandingPreviewReview
Predicted lineupsFinal lineups are posted before start
Wolfsburg
(4-2-3-1)
Mainz 05
(3-4-2-1)
Most recent lineups
Wolfsburg
DFB Pokal
Wolfsburg 3 - 0 Hoffenheim
1Kamil Grabara
2Kilian Fischer
18Denis Vavro ⚽ (63)
4K. Koulierakis
21Joakim Mæhle ☛ (87)
24Bence Dárdai (54), ☛ (58)
27Maximilian Arnold (14)
39Patrick Wimmer ☛ (58)
20Ridle Baku
9Mohamed Amoura ☛ (74)
11T. de Melo Tomás ☛ (58)
 
Bench
5Cédric Zesiger
8Salih Özcan
10Lukas Nmecha ☚ (74)
16Jakub Kamiński ☚ (87)
17Kevin Behrens
23Jonas Wind ☚ (58), ⚽ (67)
29Marius Müller
31Yannick Gerhardt ☚ (58), ⚽ (85)
32Mattias Svanberg ☚ (58)
Mainz 05
Bundesliga
Mainz 05 2 - 0 Hoffenheim
27Robin Zentner
21Danny da Costa
16Stefan Bell
31Dominik Kohr
19Anthony Caci ☛ (73)
6Kaishu Sano
18Nadiem Amiri
2Philipp Mwene (16), ☛ (90+1)
8Paul Nebel ☛ (87)
7Lee Jae-Sung
29Jonathan Burkardt ⚽ (4), ⚽ (24), ☛ (90+1)
 
Bench
1Lasse Rieß
3Moritz Jenz
4Aymen Barkok
5Maxim Leitsch
11Armindo Sieb ☚ (90+1)
14Hyeon-seok Hong ☚ (87)
22Nikolas Veratschnig ☚ (90+1)
25A. Hanche-Olsen
30Silvan Widmer ☚ (73)

Bundesliga news

Bayer LeverkusenRolfes reveals why Hofmann was chosen over Boniface for Leverkusen's Europa League squad
Preview SC FreiburgHoffenheim vs. Lyon preview: Team news & predicted lineups
Preview Bayer 04 LeverkusenOFI vs. Bayer Leverkusen preview: Team news & predicted lineups
Rumor FC BayernBayern reportedly make decision on Kompany’s availability for Arsenal clash
FC BayernBayern confirm Kimmich will miss Arsenal clash following death in the family
Rumor Bayer LeverkusenNewcastle's Thiaw and Inter's Bisseck among transfer targets Leverkusen missed out on
Werder BremenInside Werder’s approach to keeping Füllkrug fit and firing
Rumor 1. FC KölnBrentford’s Wilson and Crystal Palace’s Nketiah mentioned as potential Köln striker targets
RB LeipzigNkunku discusses Leipzig future amid Milan loan and targets France return under "legend" Zidane
Match report Germany WU17 Women's World Cup: Germany first to qualify for knockout stages after wins over Argentina and hosts Morocco
Match report GermanyChampions League: Wirtz ends scoring drought as he breaks personal record at Liverpool
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart"We showed character" – Hoeneß and Führich proud of Stuttgart's efforts against Atlético Madrid
Bayern MunichRummenigge expecting "a classic" between Bayern and Arsenal
Bayern MunichArsenal's Arteta wary of "individual quality" Bayern still possess without Olise
Match report VfB StuttgartStuttgart sparkle but Alvarez salvages draw for 10-man Atlético Madrid
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundBook and Kovač demand Dortmund be "more ruthless" after Sabah win
Match report Borussia DortmundGuirassy double seals victory for wasteful Dortmund in Baku
VfB StuttgartConfirmed lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. Atlético Madrid
Rumor Hamburger SV"We don't want to hold onto the money" – HSV chief pledges to spend big

Table

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Match days

BundesligaBayern hit six, Stuttgart struggle and Bremen make history - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 6
Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 6
Match report Gladbach & Hoffenheim Hoffenheim end losing run with hard-fought victory over winless Gladbach
Post-match reaction Leverkusen & FreiburgIbrahim Maza and Patrik Schick hail Leverkusen partnership after Freiburg win
Post-match reaction Leverkusen & FreiburgFreiburg duo frustrated after Leverkusen defeat: "We didn't deserve to lose!"
Match report Leverkusen & FreiburgSchick makes history as Leverkusen fight back to beat Freiburg
Gladbach & Hoffenheim Confirmed lineups: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. TSG Hoffenheim
Post-match reaction RB Leipzig"Complete failure": Leipzig chief Schäfer tears into team after Bayern rout
Post-match reaction Werder Bremen & DFBNiclas Füllkrug sends clear message over National team return questions
Lerverkusen & FreiburgConfirmed lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. SC Freiburg
Post-match reaction RB Leipzig "We could have made five substitutions at half-time" – Demichelis reacts to Bayern rout
Post-match reaction Borussia Dortmund Dortmund sweat over Karetsas after ankle injury against Union Berlin
Post-match reaction FC Bayern“I'll be there whenever I'm needed”: Urbig on replacing Neuer for FC Bayern
Post-match reaction FC Bayern“I assume he'll be present against Arsenal”: Eberl replaces injured Kompany for press conference
Post-match reaction HSV, Stuttgart“It feels incredible” – Muheim shares delight after his second late winner for HSV
Match report FC Bayern, RB LeipzigRejuvenated Luis Diaz scores hat-trick as Bayern thrash Leipzig in Kane's 100th Bundesliga game
Post-match reaction Union BerlinUnion Berlin boss and goalkeeper hail defensive improvements after international break as they held Dortmund to goalless draw
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundRicken and Book share disappointment after Borussia Dortmund fail to score again
Match report Elversberg, AugsburgElversberg end three-game winless run at Augsburg's expense after seven-goal thriller
FC Bayern, RB LeipzigConfirmed Lineups: FC Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig
Match report Borussia Dortmund & 1.FC Union BerlinUnion Berlin hold blunt Dortmund attack in scoreless stalemate
Match report Schalke 04 & FSV Mainz 05Tietz strike proves decisive as Mainz edge past Schalke
Match report Hamburger SV & VfB StuttgartMuheim produces late magic again as Hamburg stun Stuttgart
Match report Werder Bremen & SC PaderbornFüllkrug's second-half brace rescues draw for Bremen against Paderborn
Preview Borussia Mönchengladbach & TSG HoffenheimBorussia Mönchengladbach vs. TSG Hoffenheim preview: Gladbach seek first points in basement battle

Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2026/27 predicted lineups: Projected starting XIs for Matchday 3
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 6
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 6: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 6 starting XIs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 6
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2026/27 predicted lineups: Projected starting XIs for Matchday 2
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 5: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 5
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Unlimited transfers draft team
Fantasy Football Fantasy BundesligaFantasy Bundesliga: Fixture Difficulty Planner Matchday 5-9
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 5
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 5 starting XIs
Fantasy Football FantasyPredicted lineups for Matchday 1 of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 4
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 4: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 4
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 4 starting XIs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 3
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 3: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 3
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 3 starting XIs
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2026/27 predicted lineups: Projected starting XIs for Matchday 1
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 2
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 2: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 2

German Teams in Europe

FC BayernBayern confirm Kimmich will miss Arsenal clash following death in the family
Rumor FC BayernBayern reportedly make decision on Kompany’s availability for Arsenal clash
Bayer LeverkusenRolfes reveals why Hofmann was chosen over Boniface for Leverkusen's Europa League squad
Preview SC FreiburgHoffenheim vs. Lyon preview: Team news & predicted lineups
Preview Bayer 04 LeverkusenOFI vs. Bayer Leverkusen preview: Team news & predicted lineups
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart"We showed character" – Hoeneß and Führich proud of Stuttgart's efforts against Atlético Madrid
Bayern MunichRummenigge expecting "a classic" between Bayern and Arsenal
Bayern MunichArsenal's Arteta wary of "individual quality" Bayern still possess without Olise
Match report VfB StuttgartStuttgart sparkle but Alvarez salvages draw for 10-man Atlético Madrid
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundBook and Kovač demand Dortmund be "more ruthless" after Sabah win
Match report Borussia DortmundGuirassy double seals victory for wasteful Dortmund in Baku
VfB StuttgartConfirmed lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. Atlético Madrid
Borussia DortmundConfirmed lineups: Sabah vs. Borussia Dortmund
RB LeipzigDemichelis hails Diomande ahead of Real Madrid winger’s reunion with RB Leipzig
FC BayernKimmich sits out of final Bayern training before Arsenal clash
FC BayernNeuer takes part in Bayern training ahead of Arsenal blockbuster
VfB StuttgartStuttgart make goalkeeper decision for Atletico Madrid clash
FC BayernVincent Kompany misses Bayern’s final training session and press conference ahead of Arsenal clash
Rumor FC BayernKompany remains a doubt for Bayern’s Arsenal clash with hip problems and viral infection
FC Bayern"Other players have to step up" – Kane reflects on Olise’s absence ahead of "big game" against Arsenal
Preview RB LeipzigReal Madrid vs. RB Leipzig preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Borussia Dortmund"We're the clear favourites here" – Kovac demands Dortmund response against Sabah FK
Preview FC BayernBayern Munich vs. Arsenal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Bayern MunichBayern's Tah on facing Arsenal and a showdown with "good friend" Havertz
Rumor VfB StuttgartHoeneß tips Mittelstädt to make squad for clash with "exciting" Atlético Madrid

DFB-Pokal

DFB-Pokal DFB-Pokal second round draw: Holders Bayern host Magdeburg, Dortmund clash with Bremen
Post-match reaction FC Bayern Kompany praises “calm” Bayern performance
Post-match reaction FC Bayern Bischof and Kane react to Pokal victory in Osnabrück
Match report FC Bayern DFB-Pokal: Bayern overcome early Osnabrück scare to reach second round
DFB-Pokal Confirmed DFB-Pokal lineups: VfL Osnabrück vs. FC Bayern
Rumor FC BayernBayern make decision on Musiala's availability for DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
Preview Osnabrück & FC BayernVfL Osnabrück vs. Bayern Munich DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
FC BayernUrbig to replace Neuer in goal against Osnabrück, Kompany confirms
FC BayernKompany gives Musiala update ahead of DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
FC BayernReport gives fresh update on Jamal Musiala ahead of DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
Match report DFB-PokalSchalke dominate but need extra time and superstar Džeko to overcome Halle
Match report DFB-PokalHSV's 16-year-old sensation steals the show in DFB-Pokal victory against Verl
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal lineups: Hallescher FC vs. FC Schalke 04
Match report DFB-PokalKöln survive Würzburg scare as Jóhannesson seals comeback win
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Altglienicke vs. VfL Wolfsburg
Preview HSV, DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: SC Verl vs. Hamburger SV
Preview Köln, DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Würzburger Kickers vs. 1. FC Köln
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Bundesliga’s perfect record continues, Heidenheim and St. Pauli are out
Match report RB LeipzigDFB-Pokal: RB Leipzig advance after comfortable victory at Moselstadion
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Hertha and Nürnberg maintain perfect starts with penalty shootout wins
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Wimmer and Onyeka score debut braces as Hoffenheim and Elversberg advance
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Hannover seal record victory with 9-1 rout of Hemelingen at Weserstadion
Match report Werder BremenDFB-Pokal: Füllkrug and Reis score debut goals for Bremen in Hamburg
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: SG Sonnenhof Großaspach vs. Arminia Bielefeld
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: 1860 Munich vs. Holstein Kiel

German National Team

Match report Germany WU17 Women's World Cup: Germany first to qualify for knockout stages after wins over Argentina and hosts Morocco
German national team Matthäus backs in-form Niclas Füllkrug for Germany return
Rumor German National TeamHoffenheim's Baumann hasn't "closed the door" on Germany national team
Match report Germany WKlara Bühl completes Germany comeback in Bremen
Preview Germany WWomen's Friendly Preview: Germany vs. Japan
DFB, Werder BremenRudi Völler opens door to Germany return for in-form Füllkrug
German national team"The best players always play" – Kimmich breaks silence on Germany role debate
Match report Germany WGermany W hold off Australia to claim 4–2 friendly win
GermanyConfirmed Lineups: Germany W v Australia W
VfB StuttgartHoeneß reacts to Jeltsch missing out on Germany debut
German national teamLothar Matthäus doubts Musiala and Wirtz can play together for Germany
FC BayernKompany plays down “mini-debate” over Kimmich’s role for Germany
Preview Germany WWomen’s Friendly Preview: Germany vs. Australia
Borussia DortmundDortmund attacker keen to convince Jürgen Klopp after Germany snub
German national teamGermany fall one place in FIFA World Rankings after Klopp’s first games
German national teamGermany star Kevin Schade handed major market value boost after flying start
German national teamFlorian Wirtz suffers biggest market value drop in Premier League
Match report Germany U21Pejčinović’s brace seals U21 Euros ticket for Germany in front of record crowd
Germany U21Confirmed Lineups: Germany U21 vs. Georgia U21
FC Bayern & GermanyBischof keen to represent Germany at U21 Euros despite senior national team breakthrough
Preview Germany U21Germany U21 vs. Georgia U21 preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Post-match reaction German national team"We hadn’t planned for him to play three games" – Klopp praises Treu's instant impact for Germany
German national team“We don’t have a Messi, an Mbappé or a Haaland, but..." – Matthäus gives his verdict on Klopp's Germany
Post-match reaction German National TeamKlopp pledges to reduce squad for November after "top-notch" effort in Greece
Post-match reaction German National TeamWirtz on "annoying" draw in Greece, Scherhant processing second cap

Long reads

Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Serbia: Wirtz shines in Klopp's first win
Analysis/Commentary VfB StuttgartReal Madrid, Arsenal or Bayern? German scouting expert assesses best fit and next move for Stuttgart's Finn Jeltsch
Analysis/Commentary GermanyGermany player ratings vs Greece: Klopp suffers first defeat as Germany head coach
Analysis/Commentary German national team Germany suffer historic 0-1 defeat to Greece in Klopp's first home game
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Netherlands: Nmecha leads the way as late Gakpo goal denies Klopp victory
Editor's pick RB LeipzigRB Leipzig seek first academy breakthrough as Wagner and Schäfer outline pathway challenges
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaOlise runs riot, Dortmund go clear and Weiser completes dream return - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 4
Editor's pick Elversberg & DortmundINTERVIEW: "I needed to play a bigger role" – Cole Campbell on leaving Dortmund for Elversberg
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"If Real Madrid are coming, it’s difficult" – Marcel Schäfer explains why RB Leipzig had to sell Yan Diomande
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: "I need to enjoy football again" – Christopher Nkunku on returning to RB Leipzig and his struggles at Chelsea and AC Milan
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaDortmund keep on ticking, Freiburg hit five and Polanski departs - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga matchday 3
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBayern halted, Elversberg defy belief and Augsburg make history - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 2
Editor's pick SV Elversberg"We don't fear anybody" – How underdogs Elversberg plan to survive the Bundesliga on their own terms
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBundesliga 2026/27 guide: In-depth team previews ahead of the new season
Analysis/Commentary Borussia MönchengladbachWhat Leeds United fans can expect from Nico Elvedi after Gladbach move
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: “I know I will get my game time” – Ørjan Nyland confident he will get his chances after Leipzig return
Editor's pick Borussia Dortmund & 1.FC KölnOpinion: How the pursuit of Said El Mala could alter Borussia Dortmund's future
Analysis/Commentary Frauen-BundesligaBreaking away: Why the Frauen-Bundesliga is taking control of its own future
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernHow Bayern Munich could line up for the 2026/27 season
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaTop 10 Bundesliga transfers of the summer so far
Editor's pick SC FreiburgWhat Newcastle fans can expect from Johan Manzambi as transfer from Freiburg nears completion
Editor's pick FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: "Character is more important for us than talent" – Benjamin Weber explains Augsburg's scouting philosophy
Editor's pick TSG HoffenheimWhat Newcastle fans can expect from Bazoumana Touré as €50m move from Hoffenheim nears completion
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Paraguay: Several disappointing displays in heartbreaking exit
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Ecuador: Lacklustre display as winning run ends

Exclusive interviews

Editor's pick RB LeipzigRB Leipzig seek first academy breakthrough as Wagner and Schäfer outline pathway challenges
Editor's pick Elversberg & DortmundINTERVIEW: "I needed to play a bigger role" – Cole Campbell on leaving Dortmund for Elversberg
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"If Real Madrid are coming, it’s difficult" – Marcel Schäfer explains why RB Leipzig had to sell Yan Diomande
Exclusive interview SV Elversberg"That's set in stone" – Elversberg prodigy Cole Campbell reaffirms desire to represent USA over Iceland
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: "I need to enjoy football again" – Christopher Nkunku on returning to RB Leipzig and his struggles at Chelsea and AC Milan
Exclusive interview RB Leipzig"I’m not worried about us" – Maxime Estève believes Leipzig will be "really, really good"
Exclusive interview RB Leipzig"Maybe I didn’t get the output I deserved last season" – Antonio Nusa eager to build on strong start
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Maarten Vandevoordt on succeeding club legend Gulácsi at RB Leipzig, Courtois comparisons and Belgium ambitions
Exclusive interview FC BayernEXCLUSIVE: Bayern legend Roy Makaay backs Kane as Ballon d'Or contender
Editor's pick SV Elversberg"We don't fear anybody" – How underdogs Elversberg plan to survive the Bundesliga on their own terms
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: “I know I will get my game time” – Ørjan Nyland confident he will get his chances after Leipzig return
Editor's pick FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: "Character is more important for us than talent" – Benjamin Weber explains Augsburg's scouting philosophy
Exclusive interview FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: Augsburg boss Benjamin Weber confirms “big market” interest in Kömür and Claude-Maurice amid exit talk
Exclusive interview World CupEXCLUSIVE: "He's the perfect coach for England" – Augsburg chief Benjamin Weber backs former boss Tuchel for World Cup glory
Editor's pick FC Schalke 04"I’m thinking about my future every day" – 40-year-old Edin Džeko weighs up next move after Schalke fairy tale
Exclusive interview VfL Wolfsburg“A very difficult and sad situation” – Edin Džeko on his ex-club VfL Wolfsburg’s relegation threat
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigYan Diomande names Real Madrid stars among inspirations as he sets sights on becoming one of the world's best
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande “happy and motivated” by interest from Europe’s elite
Editor's pick Borussia Mönchengladbach"I obviously came here to play more" – Giovanni Reyna reflects on Gladbach struggles and burning World Cup ambition
Exclusive interview Borussia MönchengladbachINTERVIEW: "I'd love to experience something different at some point" – Joe Scally opens door to Gladbach exit
Exclusive interview FC BayernLahm highlights defensive “danger” for Bayern ahead of PSG showdown
Editor's pick BundesligaPhilipp Lahm "curious" about new German U21 league – but insists senior-level minutes remain key for young players
Editor's pick RB Leipzig“We have to get even better” – CEO Tatjana Haenni on RB Leipzig’s goal to be "best in class" for talent
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"That's our goal" – RB Leipzig must be ready to pounce on Bundesliga title if Bayern falter, says CEO Tatjana Haenni
Exclusive interview FC Bayern & GermanyPhilipp Lahm: Gnabry injury a "bitter" blow for Bayern and Germany

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