FSV Mainz 05 Team News - Soccer

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

6 DAYS AGO • 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.

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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

Robin Zentner - Still far from return Zentner (groin) is still training individually and far from making his return, according to BILD.

Impact Zentner remains sidelined and still cannot train with the team as he continues rehabbing a groin injury that has kept him out since late November. The recovery is dragging on longer than expected and he has yet to make meaningful progress toward a return. With Zentner still weeks away at best, Daniel Batz continues to handle starting duties between the posts.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Danny da Costa - Leads team in crosses Da Costa generated five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against FC Augsburg.

Impact Da Costa was on the right side of the field for a fourth straight game Saturday after starting the season as a central defender, prospering a bit more in that role. He has since recorded an assist, five chances created and 17 crosses after only earning zero, seven and 27, respectively, through the first 17 appearances of the season. However, once Phillipp Mwene returns from injury, he could move back centrally, less likely to have these numbers in that position.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Kaishu Sano - Records one shot Sano registered one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 victory against FC Augsburg.

Impact Sano was back in his usual spot Saturday, with the midfielder yet to miss a start this season in 21 appearances. He would record one shot in the match, a third straight game with a shot after seven games in a row with no shots. However, he remains at two goal contributions this season, with his last coming in the fourth game of the season.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Nadiem Amiri - Nets two penalties Amiri scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 win over FC Augsburg. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Amiri would step up to the penalty spot twice Saturday and would score the only two goals of the game, converting penalties in the eighth and 80th minute for a brace. This continues the midfielders ridiculous run of play, recording a goal in each of his past five appearances, with six goals during that span. He is now up to nine goals and two assists this season in 18 appearances (17 starts).

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Batz - Clean sheet against Augsburg Batz recorded six saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory against FC Augsburg.

Impact Batz would earn a clean sheet in a solid outing Saturday, stopping all six shots he faced on target. This comes as only his second clean sheet of the season, coming in nine appearances. He still remains the starter for the time being and should face Dortmund on Friday.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Late Guirassy goal seals win as Dortmund cuts Bayern's Bundesliga lead to 3 points

Serhou Guirassy has scored late for Borussia Dortmund to cut Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga lead to three points with a somewhat fortunate 2-1 win at Wolfsburg

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Nikolas Veratschnig - Finds bench role Veratschnig (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Augsburg.

Impact Vertaschnig is named on the bench after training the past week and being cleared following fitness checks. He returns to the team sheet after missing three matches but does not reclaim his starting role on the left. He has now started four of his 13 appearances this season with most of his recent involvement coming as a substitute.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Hanche-Olsen - Out to face Augsburg Hanche-Olsen (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Augsburg.

Impact Hanche-Olsen remains out for the match against Augsburg despite returning to training this week. The defender is close to full fitness after missing around a month with an undisclosed injury but is not cleared to feature. He has served as a rotational option this season, splitting time with Kasper Potulski and Stefan Posch.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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

Bundesliga referees and VAR under scrutiny as frustration over mistakes grows

Late Guirassy goal seals win as Dortmund cuts Bayern's Bundesliga lead to 3 points