Mainz 05 celebrates 3-1 victory at Gladbach-the dream of Europe lives!

Mainz 05 celebrates 3-1 victory at Gladbach-the dream of Europe lives!

On March 7, 2025, FSV Mainz 05 achieved a decisive away win against Borussia Mönchengladbach. The team of coach Bo Svensson prevailed 3-1 and thus strengthened its position in the fight for the European Cup places. Gladbach, on the other hand, could have arrived at an important turning point in her season, since the defeat makes it difficult to connect to the upper ranks of the table.

The game started with a balanced first half in which Gladbach had more possession of the ball, but could not play out any imperative chances. Paul Nebel had the first opportunity for Mainz in the 18th minute, but his shot passed the goal. In the 26th minute, Gladbach's Tim Kleindienst headed against the crossbar, the best opportunity for the home side. Finally, Nebel scored the first goal in the 39th minute that made his team in the lead.

Unstopable Mainz

The second act of the game was characterized by Mainz dominance. Dominik Kohr increased to 2-0 in the 49th minute after Nadiem Amiri performed a free kick that led to Kohr's goal. The Gladbach trainer Seoane reacted and brought Alassane Pléa for Kevin Stöger in the 56th minute. The connection goal for Gladbach fell by Stefan Lainer in the 73rd minute, as a ball of goalkeeper Zentner, after a cross, fell in front of his feet.

But the hope of a turn was only briefly. Just four minutes to Lainer's goal, Nadiem Amiri restored the old gap. He completed a double pass with Jae-Sung Lee and put the ball online from 17 meters. This sealed the 3-1 final score. Amiri was particularly active in this game and was involved in five shots on goal; His performance also included a successful preparatory work for Kohr's goal.

statistics and significance

With this victory, Mainz remains unbeaten in the ninth Bundesliga game in a row against Gladbach. The statistical characteristics illustrate the control of the Mainz about the game: with an XGOALS number of 2.17 compared to Gladbach's 1.41, the effectiveness of the Mainz was significantly higher. While Nathan Ngoumou is the fastest player in the game at a speed of 34.26 km/h, it was Amiri's goal with a probability of only 6 percent that is considered the gate with the least probability.

In the second half of the season, both teams had previously collected 13 points from seven games. Despite the pain traits due to the failures of Franck Honorat, Ko ItaKura and Joe Scally near Gladbach and only Stefan Bell near Mainz, the away team was able to take the initiative. In addition, Danny da Costa had to be replaced due to injury, while Burkardt also left the field shortly afterwards.

With the victory, Mainz has consolidated its place in the table and is now in third place, at least until the next match day. Gladbach, on the other hand, has to face the fact that this defeat could not only seriously impair self -confidence, but also the opportunities for Europe. bundesliga.com and Main-spitze.de Reporting the performance as well as deprivation of deprivation of both teams. reflected.