FSV Mainz 05 Team News - Soccer

Silvan Widmer - Suspension cleared Widmer is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Widmer has served his suspension due to yellow cards accumulation in the Bundesliga and is set to return in the next contest. The midfielder is an undisputed starter on the left flank for Mainz this season and will likely regain that role on Saturday against Leverkusen.

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Amiri scores again but Mainz draws with Hamburg

A seventh goal in seven games from Nadiem Amiri has not been enough to give Mainz a win over Hamburg in the Bundesliga

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

MAINZ 05 - HAMBURGER SV | Highlights | Matchday 23 – Bundesliga 2025/26

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Daniel Batz - Allows game tying goal Batz allowed a goal while making four saves during Friday's 1-1 draw with Hamburg.

Impact Batz allowed the game tying goal in the second half as Mainz settle for a point Friday. The keeper has allowed five goals while combining for 14 saves and keeping a clean sheet over his last three starts. Mainz head to Leverkusen to wrap up February next weekend.

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Philipp Mwene - Makes rare start Mwene crossed six times (one accurate) and created a chance during Friday's 1-1 draw with Hamburg.

Impact Mwene was held off the scoresheet while finishing with the second most crosses on the team Friday. The wingback has combined for seven crosses, four tackles and three clearances in his last three appearances with Friday's start being his first since December 5th.

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Nadiem Amiri - Strikes against Hamburg Amiri scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing 10 times (three accurate) and creating three chances during Friday's 1-1 draw with Hamburg.

Impact Amiri opened the scoring in the 42nd minute while leading Mainz in crosses and chances created during the draw. The midfielder has scored three goals while combining for seven shots, eight chances created and 19 crosses over his last three appearances.

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Danny da Costa - Sets up lone Mainz goal da Costa had an assist while crossing three times (two accurate), creating two chances and making six clearances during Friday's 1-1 draw with Hamburg.

Impact da Costa set up Nadiem Amiri in the 42nd minute assisting the opening goal of the match while finishing with the second most chances created and clearances on the team. The assist was the first since January 17th while the wing-back has combined for four chances created, 10 crosses and 13 clearances over his last three appearances.

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Lennard Maloney - Available off bench Maloney (illness) is on the bench for Friday's game against Hamburger.

Impact Maloney overcame an illness in the week and will be available off the bench for this contest. He's had a bench role all season long, so that's not going to change.

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Lennard Maloney - Clears illness Maloney (illness) was back in team training this week and is an option for Friday's clash against Hamburger, according to Allgemeine Zeitung.

Impact Maloney missed the last matchup against Dortmund due to illness, but the versatile midfielder returned to full team training this week and is in the mix for Friday's clash against Hamburger SV. He has mostly operated as a depth piece since mid December, and now that he is back available, he is expected to slide right back into that bench role moving forward.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Weiper - Dealing with illness Weiper (illness) is ruled out for Friday's clash against Hamburger SV, coach Urs Fischer said in the press conference. "Nelly and Moreno Fell are out sick"

Impact Weiper is ruled out for Friday's clash against Hamburger SV due to illness. The forward has played a reserve role this season, and his absence is not expected to have a significant impact.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mainz 05 vs Hamburger SV Prediction and Betting Tips | February 20th 2026 Mainz 05 will host Hamburger SV at the MEWA Arena on Friday in another round of the 2025-26 Bundesliga campaign.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Maxim Leitsch - Unused substitute Friday Leitsch (strain) remained an unused substitute in Friday's 4-0 defeat against Dortmund, confirming he is back available for Mainz.

Impact Leitsch has battled through multiple issues this season and finally worked his way back into the matchday squad, though he stayed on the bench as an unused substitute. The defender is officially back in the mix and available for selection, but for now he profiles strictly as depth rather than a real rotation threat. Expect him to ease back in gradually with a limited bench role before pushing for more meaningful minutes.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

ALL HIGHLIGHTS | BUNDESLIGA | MATCHDAY 22

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Stefan Bell - Suffers MCL sprain Bell suffered a MCL sprain during Friday's 4-0 loss against Dortmund and will miss several weeks to recover, the club announced.

Impact Bell was forced off in the first half of Friday's loss to Dortmund after suffering an MCL sprain that will sideline him for several weeks. It is a significant setback for Mainz, as he is a locked-in starter along the backline and one of the defensive anchors in their setup. His absence will shake up the XI, with Kacper Potulski in line to step into a larger role until Bell is cleared to return.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Three first-half headers put Dortmund on the way to win over Mainz

Three first-half headers have put Borussia Dortmund on the way to a commanding 4-0 win over Mainz in the Bundesliga

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Silvan Widmer - Set for suspension Widmer was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Friday's 4-0 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Widmer was shown the card after just nine minutes and will miss next week's match against Hamburg through suspension. Phillipp Mwene, who replaced Widmer in the 61st minute, is an option to take a spot in next week's starting XI.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Nadiem Amiri - Leader in multiple stats Amiri took two shots (one on goal), crossing four times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Friday's 4-0 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Amiri was held off the scoresheet, but was the main threat for Mainz as he led the club in shots, crosses and chances created during the defeat. The midfielder has scored three goals while combining for six shots, six chances created and 12 crosses over his last three appearances.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Batz - Concedes four Friday Batz allowed four goals while making four saves during Friday's 4-0 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Batz allowed three goals in the first half and one in the second as Mainz dropped all three points in lopsided fashion. The keeper has allowed five goals while combining for 13 saves and keeping a clean sheet over his last three starts. Mainz take on Hamburg at home next Friday.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Bell - Suffers injury against Dortmund Bell was forced to exit due to an injury in the first half of Friday's clash against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Bell has been an ever-present member of his team's back line over the last six games and even scored two goals over that span, so losing him would be a serious problem for the squad if a serious injury is confirmed. His place in Friday's match was taken by Kacper Potulski, who could benefit from Bell's potential absence to see increased playing time.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Bundesliga referees and VAR under scrutiny as frustration over mistakes grows

Germany’s referees are under scrutiny after a plethora of questionable decisions and incorrect calls compounded by anger over the video assistant referees’ failure to correct them

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz Prediction and Betting Tips| February 13th 2026 Borussia Dortmund and Mainz will battle for three points in a Bundesliga round 22 clash on Friday (February 13th). The game will be played at Signal Iduna park.

FEBRUARY 12 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Lee Jae-sung - Inks contract extension Lee signed a contract extension with Mainz on Thursday, the club announced. "Lee is already in his fifth season with Mainz 05 and has consistently played a key role for our team. O...

Impact Lee signed a new contract with Mainz, extending his stay beyond the end of the season. The South Korea midfielder joined from Holstein Kiel in the summer of 2021 and has since made 159 competitive appearances, recording 28 goals and 24 assists.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Hanche-Olsen - Remains out Friday Hanche-Olsen (undisclosed) remains out against Dortmund Friday, said coach Urs Fischer in the press conference. "There have been no other updates with those players already out inj...

Impact Hanche-Olsen remains out for Friday's clash against Dortmund due to injury. The defender is nearing full fitness after missing roughly a month with an undisclosed injury but has not yet been cleared to play. He has operated in a rotational role this season, sharing minutes with Kasper Potulski and Stefan Posch.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Lennard Maloney - Ruled out due to illness Maloney (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's clash against Dortmund, coach Urs Fischer said in the press conference. "Lenny is ill at the moment, and so he'll miss Friday's ga...

Impact Maloney has been ruled out for Friday's match against Dortmund due to illness. The American has mainly operated off the bench, making just four starts this season, so his absence is not expected to significantly impact the squad.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Caci - Still working on return Caci (adductor) is still working on his return from injury, according to Le Republicain Lorrain.

Impact Caci suffered a tendon tear in his adductor in late September and remains deep into his recovery process. Coach Urs Fischer has avoided providing weekly updates, indicating the defender could still be several weeks away from full clearance. That said, he was spotted running on the grass two weeks ago, a strong sign he is entering the final stretch of his rehab, and his eventual return would be a major lift for Mainz given his status as the undisputed starter on the right flank since arriving from Strasbourg.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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