Highlights

Matchday 7

FINAL

MEWA ARENA

RB Leipzig

37'

OrbánWilli Orbán

20'

SimonsXavi Simons

F. Zwayer

MEWA ARENA

0:25

Watch: Xavi: "We have to focus on the good"

Leipzig goalscorer Simons wants to concentrate on the positives after he and his teammates kept up their strong run of form against Mainz.

Full-time

Full-time: Mainz 0-2 Leipzig

There wasn't much to separate the two sides today, but it was Leipzig who continued their unbeaten run with a 2-0 win against Bo Henriksen's side. Xavi Simons opened the scoring in spectacular style, before the experienced Willi Orbán gave his side some breathing space with the second. Mainz certainly could have come away with something on another today, but were lacking that final pass this afternoon.

90'

+ 4

Getting closer

Amiri finds Vidović in the box and the youngster's eventual shot is closed down by a sea of Leipzig shirts.

90'

+ 1

Yellow card

Paul Nebel

90'

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.

Kaishu Sano34.42km/h

Xavier Quentin Shay Simons33.13km/h

Benjamin Šeško33.12km/h

89'

Almost a third

Orbán flicks it onto Lukeba at the back post from a corner, and the youngster plays it across goal from close range but Widmer clears.

89'

Yellow card

Eljif Elmas

87'

Still more dangerous

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).

With time running out, the away side are still the more likely to score.

xGoals

0.63

2.13

Goals

87'

Substitution

Gabriel Vidović

Anthony Caci

87'

Substitution

Silvan Widmer

Maxim Leitsch

84'

Substitution

Yussuf Poulsen

Loïs Openda

82'

Zentner to the rescue

A chipped through ball from Xavi looks to have set Openda free, but the Mainz 'keeper comes out to clear the danger.

80'

Amiri tests Gulácsi

A looping free-kick from the left almost goes over the Hungarian in goal, but he manages to reach out an arm and punch it clear.

74'

Substitution

Eljif Elmas

Arthur Vermeeren

74'

Substitution

Benjamin Henrichs

Benjamin Šeško

74'

Substitution

Christoph Baumgartner

Antonio Nusa

74'

Substitution

Nelson Weiper

Jae-sung Lee

73'

Šeško squanders another chance

The Slovenian striker is denied by Zentner twice in quick succession, missing the opportunity to put the game beyond Mainz.

72'

Game opening up

The away side are having an increasing amount of chances on the break as Mainz continue to push for a goal.

68'

Caci with a brilliant effort

A deflected pass from Nebel bounces to Caci outside the Leipzig area, who volleys just wide from distance. An impressive effort.

66'

Inefficient

Whenever Mainz have found themselves in good areas, they haven't been able to find the target often enough.

Goal attempts

8off target

2on target

4off target

3on target

64'

Seeing more of the ball

Mainz have had a sustained spell of possession, with Leipzig soaking up pressure and breaking when the chance arises.

Mainz still in it

It's been a good contest between the two, with Mainz not being disheartened by the scoreline and continuing to push a confident Leipzig side.

60'

Yellow card

Arthur Vermeeren

59'

Substitution

Paul Nebel

Armindo Sieb

56'

Physical battle

Both sides have contributed to an interesting physical battle this afternoon.

Distance run (km)

67.8

67.6

56'

Substitution

Kevin Kampl

Amadou Haidara

53'

Yellow card

Amadou Haidara

51'

More of the same

Leipzig have looked bright on the ball, but Mainz have equally defended well and moved the ball quickly when given the opportunity.

46'

Second-half begins

We're back underway here at the MEWA Arena.

Kick-off!

Half-time

Half-time: Mainz 0-2 Leipzig

Leipzig go into the break two goals ahead, although Mainz have been in the game but are missing that cutting edge. A fantastic solo goal from Xavi and a costly spill from Zentner mean that the home side now have a lot to do in the second-half.

42'

Positive play from Mainz

The home side enjoyed a good spell of possession but couldn't quite create a shooting opportunity.

Goal! 2-0 Leipzig

Vermeeren's deep cross finds Openda at the back post and Zentner can't hold his volley, allowing Orbán to poke home from just a few yards out.

37'

Willi Orbán

GOAL!

0:2

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.

70 %

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.

4.58 m

31'

Effort on target

Da Costa crosses from the right and finds Sieb, whose flicked header is straight at Gulácsi.

30'

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.

Kaishu Sano34.42km/h

Benjamin Šeško33.12km/h

Lutsharel Emiliano Geertruida32.99km/h

28'

Nusa from distance

Nusa cuts in from the left onto his right foot and curls his effort onto the roof of the net.

28'

Clinical Leipzig

Xavi's goal was his side's first shot on target of the afternoon, while Mainz have been much less accurate with their efforts.

Goal attempts

3off target

0on target

1off target

1on target

26'

Mainz frustrated

The home side have struggled to keep the ball in the last few minutes, and have begun giving away cheap fouls too.

Goal! 1-0 Leipzig

Xavi takes it upon himself to break the deadlock, turning his man a few yards outside the area before driving past two more red shirts and slotting the ball through Zentner's legs.

20'

Xavi Simons

GOAL!

0:1

Goal probability

18 %

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.

102.64 km/h

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.

14.79 m

15'

Little to separate the two sides

Both sides have started well, in what has been an open start to the game with both sides looking capable of creating.

Possession (%)

4951

Burkardt gets in behind

Mwene finds Burkardt in the area with a clever pass, but he's quickly closed down by two Leipzig shirts.

Openda almost in

Xavi looks to slide in Openda, but Leitsch is there to clean up any danger.

Panic in the area

A long throw from Mwene causes chaos in the Leipzig area, but no red shirt can direct an effort toward goal.

We're off!

The ball is rolling here at the MEWA Arena.

Kick-off!

Mainz can be confident

Having taken four points from two games against Leipzig last season, Mainz have every reason to be confident of getting a result here today despite Leipzig's strong start to the season.

0:09

Tough test ahead

The home side go through their paces as they prepare for what could be a difficult afternoon against Marco Rose's side.

0:17

Kick-off approaching

The away side warm up as the first whistle draws closer.

0:28

Back home

After a 3-0 win away at St. Pauli last time out, Mainz will look to build some momentum with a win at home to a formidable Leipzig team.

0:16

Arrival at the MEWA Arena

The Leipzig squad get acquainted with today's pitch, as they look to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.

More on those teams

Jonathan Burkardt starts up top for Mainz having made his international debut in the recent domestic break, while Leipzig are still without David Raum who had to pull out of the Germany squad through injury.

Mainz starting line-ups

Zentner - Leitsch, Jenz, Caci - Da Costa, Sano, Amiri, Mwene - Sieb, Lee - Burkardt (c)

Mainz subs

Rieß, Bell, Widmer, Barkok, Nebel, Hong, Vidović, Gleiber, Weiper

Leipzig starting line-up

Gulácsi - Geertruida, Orbán (c), Castello, Klostermann - Nusa, Haidara, Vermeeren, Xavi - Šeško, Openda

Leipzig subs

Zingerle, Vandevoordt, Bitshiabu, Henrichs, Elmas, Baumgartner, Kampl, Poulsen, Silva

Previous meetings

In this fixture last season, the home side came away with a clean sheet and three points as the won 2-0 at the MEWA Arena. The return fixture in Leipzig was a 0-0 draw.

Bo Henriksen on facing Leipzig

"We have to be brave with the ball and without the ball, defend well and be aggressive. If we are aggressive, it will be an open game. If we are just passive, it will be difficult."

Marco Rose on facing Mainz

"Mainz have caused us problems on numerous occasions in recent years, but we're going there tomorrow to win the game. Mainz have developed as a team and have strengthened in several positions after some departures. Amiri is a key player for them. Their strengths are their unity, compactness and stability, plus they are good from counter-attacks. We will need a good performance in order to win tomorrow."

Seiwald sidelined

Leipzig's Nicolas Seiwald is set for a spell in the treatment room after the midfielder reported back to base after international duty with an adductor problem. “Nici returned from the national team with a slight muscle injury. He will be out for the upcoming games," RBL coach Rose confirmed. The Austrian has featured in five Bundesliga games this season.

3:12

Watch: Are RB Leipzig genuine title candidates?

Marco Rose's side have enjoyed a successful start to the season, and with Jürgen Klopp to begin an advisory role in the background, they appear to be destined for glory.

2:28

Watch: The best sounds of the ball hitting the net

Record start for Leipzig

Unbeaten Leizpig have never had this many points (14) after six Bundesliga games, while they have only once gone longer without defeat at the start of a top-flight campaign - in 2016, when they went 13 games unbeaten in their Bundesliga debut.

Probable line-ups

Who’s set to play this weekend? Who’s going to miss out? Keep up to date with all the latest team news right here!

2:03

Watch: Leipzig 0-0 Mainz - previous meeting

After losing 2-0 in Mainz, Leipzig found it tough going once more in the reverse fixture last season.

Mainz's mixed start

Mainz have had a bit of everything in their start to the season, with two wins, two draws and two losses.

Leipzig unbeaten

Marco Rose's side sit in second place on goal difference but tied on 14 points with league leaders Bayern. Loïs Openda has carried his form from last season into this one, as has Xavi Simons, while new signing Antonio Nusa looks to be another intelligent buy from Leipzig.

2:03

Watch: St. Pauli 0-3 Mainz - highlights

Jonathan Burkardt's brace helped Mainz to a comfortable win at promoted St. Pauli - only their second three-point haul of the campaign.

2:03

Watch: Heidenheim 0-1 RB Leipzig - highlights

Leipzig made it four wins from six and climbed to second, thanks to Loïs Openda's solitary strike at Heidenheim.

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