Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-4 FSV Mainz 05: Match Report, Goals, Stats and Ratings
Bundesliga Matchday 4 · Saturday 19 September 2026 · Stadion im Borussia-Park, Mönchengladbach · referee R. Hartmann · full time
Full time: Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-4 FSV Mainz 05
FSV Mainz 05 won 4-3 away at Borussia Mönchengladbach in Bundesliga Matchday 4 on Saturday 19 September 2026. The goals: Florian Neuhaus 11', Phillip Tietz 18', Sheraldo Becker 45+1', Isac Lidberg 59', Eric Martel 78', Danny da Costa 89', Shuto Machino 90+5'.
How FSV Mainz 05 won it
Borussia Mönchengladbach struck first through Florian Neuhaus in the 11th minute, set up by Lukas Ullrich. FSV Mainz 05 levelled at 1-1 in the 18th minute through Phillip Tietz, set up by Sheraldo Becker. FSV Mainz 05 turned it round: Sheraldo Becker made it 1-2 in the 45th minute (+1), set up by Anthony Caci. Borussia Mönchengladbach levelled at 2-2 in the 59th minute through Isac Lidberg, set up by Lukas Ullrich. Eric Martel made it 2-3 to FSV Mainz 05 in the 78th minute, set up by Kaishu Sano. Danny da Costa made it 2-4 to FSV Mainz 05 in the 89th minute. Shuto Machino from the penalty spot made it 3-4 to Borussia Mönchengladbach in the 90th minute (+5).
It was 1-2 at half-time.
The lead changed hands once.
The referee, R. Hartmann, showed 11 yellow cards: 6 to Borussia Mönchengladbach and 5 to FSV Mainz 05. Kevin Diks missed a penalty for Borussia Mönchengladbach in the 57 minute.
Borussia Mönchengladbach: J. Lichte, 3-4-2-1 · FSV Mainz 05: U. Fischer, 3-5-2.
Moneyball's prediction against the result
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Why it went this way
On the day the expected goals were 2.81 for Borussia Mönchengladbach and 3.13 for FSV Mainz 05.
Borussia Mönchengladbach had 7 shots on target, FSV Mainz 05 8.
FSV Mainz 05 had 53% of the ball and turned it into the win.
Where the two sides stood before this match
Borussia Mönchengladbach came into it with 4 Bundesliga matches played, scoring 1.5 and conceding 4.0 a match, with 1.86 expected goals for and 3.12 against, and had won 0% of their matches.
FSV Mainz 05 came into it with 4 Bundesliga matches played, scoring 2.5 and conceding 1.5 a match, with 2.31 expected goals for and 1.56 against, and had won 50% of their matches.
Borussia Mönchengladbach vs FSV Mainz 05: the match in numbers
| Borussia Mönchengladbach | Match statistics | FSV Mainz 05 |
|---|---|---|
| 47% | Ball possession | 53% |
| 2.81 | Expected goals (xG) | 3.13 |
| 21 | Total shots | 17 |
| 7 | Shots on target | 8 |
| 4 | Big chances | 5 |
| 425 | Total passes | 482 |
| 79% | Pass accuracy | 81% |
| 6 | Corners | 4 |
| 12 | Fouls | 14 |
| 0 | Offsides | 2 |
| 16 | Tackles | 17 |
| 4 | Saves | 4 |
| 6 | Yellow cards | 5 |
Team statistics from Sportmonks.
Player ratings and man of the match
Man of the match: Sheraldo Becker (FSV Mainz 05), rated 8.7 by Sportmonks, with 1 goal, 1 assist.
Borussia Mönchengladbach
- Florian Neuhaus 7.6 1 goal
- Lukas Ullrich 7.5 2 assists
- Isac Lidberg 7.3 1 goal
- Shuto Machino 7.2 1 goal
- Jan Leszczyński 6.9
FSV Mainz 05
- Sheraldo Becker 8.7 1 goal, 1 assist
- Danny da Costa 7.4 1 goal
- Phillip Tietz 7.4 1 goal
- Anthony Caci 7.0 1 assist
- Kaishu Sano 6.9 1 assist
The lowest-rated starter was Moritz Nicolas at 6.2. Ratings run from 0 to 10; around 7.0 is a solid match.
What comes next
- Borussia Mönchengladbach: FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach Sunday 11 October 2026 · Bundesliga
- FSV Mainz 05: FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen Saturday 10 October 2026 · Bundesliga
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Questions about Borussia Mönchengladbach vs FSV Mainz 05
What was the score in Borussia Mönchengladbach vs FSV Mainz 05?
Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-4 FSV Mainz 05 (half-time 1-2), Bundesliga, Saturday 19 September 2026.
Who scored in Borussia Mönchengladbach vs FSV Mainz 05?
Florian Neuhaus 11', Phillip Tietz 18', Sheraldo Becker 45+1', Isac Lidberg 59', Eric Martel 78', Danny da Costa 89', Shuto Machino 90+5'.
Did Moneyball predict Borussia Mönchengladbach vs FSV Mainz 05 correctly?
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Who was man of the match in Borussia Mönchengladbach vs FSV Mainz 05?
Sheraldo Becker, rated 8.7 by Sportmonks.
Who refereed Borussia Mönchengladbach vs FSV Mainz 05?
R. Hartmann.
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