Highlights

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Full-time: Mainz 4-0 Darmstadt

Bo Henriksen looks emotional at full-time as he picks up yet another huge win in their fight against relegation. Now three points from Bochum in the final safety spot, it looks like they could do the incredible. The 4-0 scoreline doesn't flatter the home side at all, who left Darmstadt down, and almost out.
Full-time
90'
+ 2

Lee heads off

Lee is taken off after a dominant attacking display.
Shots
6
2
Jae-sung Lee Mathias Honsak
90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
2.
Anthony Caci
Anthony Caci33.08km/h
3.
Gerrit Holtmann
Gerrit Holtmann33.04km/h
85'

Lee again!

It's for for Mainz and it's no less than they deserve given their overall performance. Lee, clearly feeling confident after his first, is left the ball on the edge of the box and brilliantly curls in a second.
84'

Jae-sung Lee

GOAL!

4:0
Jae-sung Lee
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
7 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
101.56 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
17.36 m
80'

Game over?

Mainz are clinical for once, stringing together a brilliant passing move that Lee finishes first time.
80'

Jae-sung Lee

GOAL!

3:0
Jae-sung Lee
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
45 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
5.78 m
77'

Darmstadt trying their best

The away side are evening things up in terms of possession this half, but will need to make it count soon.
Possession (%)
5347
75'

Substitution

74'

Darmstadt building

Darmstadt are keeping their cool despite their season being on the line. The away side have a strong spell of possession but it comes to nothing. Next time they need to make it pay.
68'

Home dominance

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xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
The xG stats again show how worthy Mainz are of their lead, and probable three points.
xGoals
2
2.57
0.81
0
Goals
60'

Huge goal!

Gruda makes it two for Mainz, and it's no less than they deserve. That could be a mammoth goal in the relegation fight.
60'

Brajan Gruda

GOAL!

2:0
Brajan Gruda
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
28 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
107.2 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
10.13 m
53'

A boost elsewhere

Cologne go 1-0 down to Bochum, which gives both of these teams room to make ground on their relegation rivals.
52'

An opening?

Kohr stops a counter with his hand and may be lucky to get aay with just a yellow. Darmstadt still have a free kick in a promising position.
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Kick-off!
45'
+ 4

Substitution

Half-time
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Halftime: Mainz 1-0 Darmstadt

A dominant first half from Mainz sees them end it with just a single goal. There's hope for Darmstadt yet, but they'll need a serious turnaround after giving up far too many chances for the profligate home side.
45'

More Mainz chances

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xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
Mainz finish the half with the smattering of chances but they can't add to their opener
xGoals
1
1.79
0.26
0
Goals
35'

Lee cleared

VAR took a look at Lee's scrappy assist for a potential hand ball, but it's all good. Darmstadt manager Lieberknecht isn't happy though, and gets a yellow card for his protests.
33'

Mainz finally get their opener

It looks like the home side have squandered another chance with a clear header from Lee from a corner, but Hanche-Olsen is there to prod in the loose ball for a desivered lead.
33'
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SituationGoal
ReviewHandball?
DecisionGoal
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
67 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
5.35 m
30'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
2.
Mathias Honsak
Mathias Honsak32.77km/h
3.
Dominik Kohr
Dominik Kohr32.31km/h
29'

And another!

Now it's Amiri's turn to look to the skies. The midfielder sends a brilliant free kick just over the bar with the goalkeeper rooted.
22'

Wasting chances

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xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
The xG figures show how big Mainz's three key chances have been.
xGoals
0
0.69
0.17
0
Goals
16'

Gruda's turn

A poor clearance from Schuhen ends up at the feet of Gruda, but the keeper reads his effort well and gets down to his near post quickly.
11'

Another huge chance goes begging

Lee Jae-Sung should have Mainz a goal up but his first time effort in the six-yard box is sent over the bar.
7'

Back the other way!

After almost going behind, Darmstadt attack from a corner and look set to score but Zentner brilliantly rushes out to stop the counter.
6'

What a chance!

Burkardt pulls his shirt up over his face after finding space in the Darmstadt box for a glorious chance, but Schuhen leaves him stunned.
Kick-off!
1'

We're underway

It's kick off in Mainz as this huge six pointer gets started.

A huge game for both teams

Three points for either side here would be gargantuan. Darmstadt sit bottom of the Bundesliga on 14 points, with Mainz in the promotion/relegation spot on 20. Cologne are between them on 19, and with seven games to play, anything other than victory could prove disastrous for both sides.

Three changes for each

Both managers make triple changes for this relegation six-pointer. Mainz's Bo Henriksen brings Kohr, Gruda and Lee for Guilavogui, Ajorque and Onisiwo. For Darmstadt, Torsten Lieberknecht opts for Franjic, Bader over Müller, Gjasula and Karic.

Mainz starting XI

Zentner (c) - Kohr, Van den Berg, Hanche-Olsen - Caci, Barreiro, Amiri, Mwene - Burkardt, Gruda - Burkardt

Mainz subs

Rieß, Fernandes, Guilavogui, Widmer, Krauß, Papela, Ngankam, Onisiwo, Ajorque

Darmstadt starting XI

Schuhen - Bader, Klarer, Isherwood, Holland (c) - Franjić - Manu, Justvan, Honsak - Skarke, Vilhelmsson

Darmstadt subs

Brunst, Karić, Riedel, Zimmermann, J. Müller, Kempe, Holtmann, Polter, Seyde
0:12
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0:53
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2:54
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Amiri among prize contenders

Nadiem Amiri's superb strike against Bayern Munich is among March's Bundesliga Goal of the Month contenders. Take another look and then get voting for your favourite goal.
0:43
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Bo's rallying cry

Mainz coach Bo Henriksen has sent out an impassioned message to Mainz fans to get behind their team this weekend! Sound up for the Dane's rallying call!
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Henriksen on Darmstadt

"[Darmstadt] are fighting for their survival, just like us. We will need the same spirit as we had against Bochum and in Leipzig, one that makes us competitive. We're looking forward to the game, as are our fans, who have been incredible over the last few weeks,"
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Lieberknecht on Mainz

"[In last weekend's scoreless draw with Leipzig], Mainz brought back their old strength, their Mainz DNA, by pressing high and aggressively in all positions. Under their new coach they are thinking in more attacking way. I know how eager my team is to get the three points."
2:03
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Heady days

As mentioned, it's been a while since Darmstadt enjoyed a win but there were two of them in a row for The Lilies to celebrate back in October, starting with a 4-2 triumph against Augsburg.
2:03
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Mainz buoyed by Leipzig draw

The 05ers impressed when holding Champions League chasers RB Leipzig to a scoreless draw at the Red Bull Arena last week, a result the hosts will believe they can build on here.

Darmstadt's goal

Bundesliga safety is very much on the agenda between these sides, with basement boys Darmstadt keen to reduce the gap to 16th-placed Mainz to three points with victory. That's a tall order, however, considering The Lilies are winless in 20.
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Mainz's home comforts

Mainz are still unbeaten at home under recently-appointed coach Bo Henriksen. The 05ers haven't lost any of their last four games at the MEWA Arena (two wins, two draws) while of the team's remaining seven games this season, four are taking place in Mainz's back yard.
2:03
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Plenty to draw upon

The last time these two teams took each other on, the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor witnessed an entertaining scoreless draw.

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