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FSV Mainz 05 vs VfB Stuttgart

20 January 2018 at 14:30Opel Arena, Mainz

Match Summary

FSV Mainz 05 defeated VfB Stuttgart 3:2. The match was played in Bundesliga 2017.

Rivalry since 2010

FSV Mainz 05 vs VfB Stuttgart Head to Head Results· 29

FSV Mainz 05 and VfB Stuttgart have met 29 times — FSV Mainz 05 won 10, VfB Stuttgart won 12, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. VfB Stuttgart leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 29 meetings. A combined 89 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.07 per match (41 for the home side, 48 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 19 matches (66%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 17 games (59%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. VfB Stuttgart are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2024.

Drawn
7
·
Total goals
89 · 3.1/match
Both scored
19/29 · 66%
Over 2.5
17/29 · 59%

Recent Meetings

07/03/26Bundesliga
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29/10/25DFB-Pokal
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26/10/25Bundesliga
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25/01/25Bundesliga
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31/08/24Bundesliga
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11/02/24Bundesliga
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16/09/23Bundesliga
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21/05/23Bundesliga
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21/01/23Bundesliga
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16/04/22Bundesliga
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Highest-scoring game: 33 v 2024

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, FSV Mainz 05 have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. VfB Stuttgart show 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss from their last 6 outings.

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

FSV Mainz 051wins
4draws10 meetings
VfB Stuttgart5wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.3

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

80%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (38%) — the odds may underestimate VfB Stuttgart.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.4%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 39.1%Draw 30.5%Away 34.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.503.202.80
Max2.603.342.96
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market37.8%29.2%33.0%
Public market36.8%29.9%33.3%
Δ1.0%0.7%0.4%

FSV Mainz 05 vs VfB Stuttgart — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

FSV Mainz 05
Result vs. Market: FSV Mainz 05 (39%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

FSV Mainz 05Half-time:11VfB Stuttgart
21Shots8
12Shots on target5

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

7 Mar 202625/263.20/3.60/2.15
26 Oct 202525/261.77/4.06/4.29
25 Jan 202524/252.83/3.48/2.46
31 Aug 202424/251.63/4.25/5.11
11 Feb 202423/241.43/4.67/7.15
16 Sept 202323/242.50/3.47/2.67
21 May 202322/232.51/3.55/2.71
21 Jan 202322/232.41/3.51/2.90
16 Apr 202221/222.03/3.54/3.72
26 Nov 202121/222.91/3.30/2.51

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: FSV Mainz 05

W 224D 180L 275
Over 2.554
Goals scored901

Away Record: VfB Stuttgart

W 410D 269L 374
Over 2.557
Goals scored1619

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026