Mainz 05 misses historical home win - 0-0 against Augsburg!

Mainz 05 misses historical home win - 0-0 against Augsburg!

On February 8, 2025, the team of the 1st FSV Mainz 05 traveled to the Mainz Arena with great expectations to assert itself against FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga. However, the game ended disappointing with a 0-0 draw, which gave Mainz the chance to celebrate the sixth home win in a row, which would have meant a new club record. A total of 33,000 spectators watched the action in the ranks of the arena.

The team of coach Bo Henriksen was well represented due to a yellow lock, since Michael Silberbauer took responsibility on the sidelines. Henriksen also celebrated his 50th birthday that day, but the joy of the special occasion was clouded by the uncomfortable draw.

game course and opportunities

In the first round, Mainz took control of the game from the start. Paul Nebel already had the first chance in the 3. minute, but it went over the crossbar. Also in the 6th minute, fog failed due to the attentive Augsburg goalkeeper Finn Dahmen. The first noteworthy possibility for the FCA was up to the 20th minute when Samuel died.

The game was characterized by intensive duels, but both teams lacked clear chances. Mainz came through Nelson Weiper to a header in the 38th minute, which in turn was parried by Dahmen. Shortly before the half -time break, Weip awarded another option, which clarified the defective exploitation of opportunities for the hosts.

in the second half, Augsburg came into play better and created greater danger. Mert Kömür had the first real chance for the guests in the 53rd minute, but his weak shot was easily parried by Robin Zentner. A little later shot about the gate.

Mainz continued to struggle to overcome the clarified defensive of the Augsburgers. Nevertheless, Jonathan Burkardt celebrated his comeback in the 67th minute after a long injury break. Due to a dangerous cross racket by Maxim Leitsch, which just barely passed on the post, and a strong parades of hundredweight against Fredrik Jensen, it finally remained at 0: 0.

table status and outlook

With this draw Mainz occupies 7th place with 32 points, while Augsburg is in 12th place with 27 points. Both teams will have further tasks in front of them in the next few days; Mainz will meet 1. FC Heidenheim on February 16, 2025, while Augsburg receives RB Leipzig on February 9, 2025 to keep the balance sheet stable.

Overall, Mainz remains in the haze of European places, but misses the opportunity to position itself more comfortably through a victory. Despite the extensive game determination of over 70 % possession of the ball, the team was unable to significantly overcome the defense against Augsburg. As in the last games, it remains to be seen whether Mainz will find the form to reach the club record and to inspire the audience in the next encounters.