Highlights
H. Osmers
90'
+ 8
Full-time: Mainz 1-3 Stuttgart
Serhou Guirassy took the match ball to the away fans who celebrated with their striking hero after a superb hat-trick from VfB's on-fire No.9 gave Stuttgart a third win of the season. Mainz are still without a victory and the 05ers' performance here was error-strewn as they allowed their opponents in time and again, Bo Svensson's men limited to a brief uplift in mood when Leandro Barreiro levelled in the second half. Stuttgart and Guirassy's remarkable 2023/24 run continues.
0:23
Watch: Guirassy on his hat-trick heroics
Full-time
90'
+ 7
Guirassy again!
Amazing! Guirassy is in for the hat-trick! Another ball over the top and this one eventually bounces for Stuttgart's super striker, who lifts it over the last defender and slams home to complete a memorable day for the visitors.
Goal probability 
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.
Distance to Goal
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.
90'
+ 5
Substitution
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
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.
85'
Substitution
85'
Substitution
84'
VfB lead!
Stuttgart's fans are in heaven! Another Mainz error precedes VfB's second of the day. The ball is played through to that man Guirassy who sidefoots home his second goal of this game and his SEVENTH of the season.
Goal probability
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.
Distance to Goal
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.
78'
Substitution
70'
Mainz level
Moments after Tom Krauß rattled the post for Mainz, the 05ers are back on terms. Leandro Barreiro squeezes one past Alexander Nübel at the near post from close range and the MEWA Arena erupts.
Goal probability
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.
Distance to Goal
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.
68'
Substitution
67'
Substitution
67'
Substitution
59'
Substitution
57'
Goal-getter Guirassy
An error from Mainz's Stefan Bell allows Serhou Guirassy to waltz through and the prolific forward makes no mistake with a lifted finish for his sixth goal of the season. Guirassy moves back to the top of the Bundesliga goalscoring charts.
Goal probability
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.
Distance to Goal
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.
Kick-off!
Half-time
45'
+ 1
Half-time: Mainz 0-0 Stuttgart
Honours even at the break with just one big chance for either side at the MEWA Arena in the opening 45', Marco Richter and Silas both going close.
44'
Half time
Honours even at the break with just one big chance for either side in the opening 45, Marco Richter and Silas both going close.
41'
Guirassy off target
Still scoreless in Mainz but the Bundesliga's joint-top goalscorer Serhou Guirassy has just fluffed a huge chance to put visitors Stuttgart ahead. Silas is foiled by a deflection on the follow up.
© Getty Images
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
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.
© IMAGO/Thomas Frey
15'
05ers bright opening
Mainz have made a solid start against Stuttgart with Marco Richter enjoying the game's best chance to date. The 25-year-old's close-range shot was brilliantly saved by Alexander Nübel, on loan at VfB from Bayern Munich.
0:58
Minute silence respected
1'
Kick off in Mainz!
The 05ers are underway in their Matchday 4 encounter against Stuttgart.
Kick-off!
0:19
Watch: Stuttgart in the house
Mainz XI
Zentner (c) - Van den Berg, Bell, Fernandes - Caci, Barreiro, Kohr, Mwene - Richter, Lee - Onisiwo
Mainz subs
Rieß, Batz, Barkok, Krauß, Ajorque, Da Costa, Papela, Mamutovic
Stuttgart XI
Nübel - Stenzel, Anton (c), Zagadou, Ito - Karazor, Stiller - Silas, Millot, Führich - Guirassy
Stuttgart subs
Bredlow, Mittelstädt, Leweling, Milosevic, Egloff, Undav, Rouault, Massimo, Raimund
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Probable line-ups
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Goal-mad Guirassy
Not only is Serhou Guirassy the Bundesliga's leading marksman this season with five goals, the Guinea international is unmatched in the division since making his debut for Stuttgart, the striker scoring 16 times since his maiden appearance for the The Swabians in September 2022.
2:03
Watch: Mainz 1-4 Stuttgart - previous meeting
2:03
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2:03
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Welcome!
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