FSV Mainz 05 lineup today @ SV Elversberg

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FSV Mainz 05's expected lineup at SV Elversberg, Fri 30 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 9 matches): Schwolow (6); Caci (8), Posch (7), Potulski (7), Gruber (6); Sano (9), Mwene (9), Jae-Sung (8), Amiri (8); Tietz (9), Becker (9). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the VfL Bochum match on 27 Oct.

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Quiet since 9 Sep: nothing new to report

  • TRANSFERRichter leaves for SV Darmstadt 989 Sep · Free agent
  • TRANSFERHyun-Seok goes out on loan to FC Midtjylland1 Sep · Loan
  • TRANSFERHanche-Olsen leaves for Chicago Fire31 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERBøving goes out on loan to 1. FC Nürnberg27 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERPosch signs from Como11 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERSchwolow signs from Hearts28 Jul · Transfer
  • TRANSFERHaidara signs from FSV Mainz 0521 Jul · Free agent
  • TRANSFERWeiper goes out on loan to Sturm Graz16 Jul · Loan

FSV Mainz 05 predicted lineup vs SV Elversberg

MOST USED XI

FSV Mainz 05's expected lineup away at SV Elversberg in the BL1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-5-2, across 9 official matches: Schwolow in goal, a back four of Caci, Posch, Potulski and Gruber, and Tietz and Becker further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

  1. DEFCaci
  2. MIDSano
  3. MIDAmiriDoubtful

Team news

  • Most-used shape: 3-5-2 in 25 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 97% of matches.
  • Doubtful: Amiri.
  • Based on starts across 9 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for FSV Mainz 05, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

FSV Mainz 05 are 7th in the BL1 on 10 points from 7 games. They have W2 D0 L3 in their last five.

U. Fischer, FSV Mainz 05 manager
Head Coach
U. Fischer
SwitzerlandSince Sept 2026
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Formation tendency
3-5-2most-used · 25 of last 30
3-5-2
83%
3-1-4-2
13%
5-3-2
3%

Sets up with a back three in 97% of matches.

Most Common FSV Mainz 05 Starting XI

Based on 9 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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  • MIDAmiri0/1 penalties scored
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FSV Mainz 05 transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
3
DEPARTED
9
IN · 3
  • PPoschfrom ComoTransferAUG '26
  • SSchwolowfrom HeartsTransferJUL '26
  • HHaidarafrom FSV Mainz 05Free agentJUL '26
OUT · 9
  • RRichterto SV Darmstadt 98Free agentSEP '26
  • HHyun-Seokto FC MidtjyllandLoanSEP '26
  • HHanche-Olsento Chicago FireTransferAUG '26
  • BBøvingto 1. FC NürnbergLoanAUG '26
  • WWeiperto Sturm GrazLoanJUL '26
  • BBobziento Dynamo DresdenTransferJUL '26
  • TTauerto HavelseFree agentJUL '26
  • DDalto SpVgg Greuther FürthTransferJUL '26
  • RRießto Fortuna DüsseldorfLoanJUL '26
WINDOW CLOSEDREOPENS 1 JAN '27 · IN 63 DAYS
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FSV Mainz 05

What is FSV Mainz 05's expected lineup today?
FSV Mainz 05's expected lineup away at SV Elversberg in the BL1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-5-2, across 9 official matches: Schwolow in goal, a back four of Caci, Posch, Potulski and Gruber, and Tietz and Becker further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-5-2): Schwolow, Caci, Posch, Potulski, Gruber, Sano, Mwene, Jae-Sung, Amiri, Tietz, Becker.
Who started FSV Mainz 05's last match?
FSV Mainz 05's starting XI on 27 Oct 2026 in the DFB Pokal (3-5-2): A. Schwolow, D. da Costa, S. Posch, K. Potulski, S. Widmer, P. Nebel, K. Sano, Lee Jae-Sung, P. Mwene, S. Becker, P. Tietz.
What was FSV Mainz 05's last result?
FSV Mainz 05 lost to VfL Bochum 0–2 on 27 Oct 2026.
When did FSV Mainz 05 last win?
FSV Mainz 05 last won on 17 Oct 2026, beating FC Schalke 04 1–0.
Who takes penalties for FSV Mainz 05?
N. Amiri has taken the most penalties for FSV Mainz 05 this season, scoring 0 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for FSV Mainz 05 in the 2026-27 season?
P. Mwene leads with 9 starts for FSV Mainz 05 across all competitions in the 2026-27 season.
What formation does FSV Mainz 05 use most often?
FSV Mainz 05 have used a 3-5-2 in 6 of their 8 matches in the 2026-27 season.
Which FSV Mainz 05 goalkeeper has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
A. Schwolow has made the most starts as goalkeeper for FSV Mainz 05 in the 2026-27 season, starting 6 matches.
Which FSV Mainz 05 defender has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
A. Caci has made the most starts as defender for FSV Mainz 05 in the 2026-27 season, starting 8 matches.
Which FSV Mainz 05 midfielder has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
P. Mwene has made the most starts as midfielder for FSV Mainz 05 in the 2026-27 season, starting 9 matches.
Which FSV Mainz 05 forward has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
P. Tietz has made the most starts as forward for FSV Mainz 05 in the 2026-27 season, starting 9 matches.
Squad · 35 players

Goalkeepers

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0 G · 0 A · 5.82
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FSV Mainz 05 past seasons

SeasonLeaguePosPts
2024-25Bundesliga6th52
2023-24Bundesliga13th35
2022-23Bundesliga9th46
2021-22Bundesliga8th46
2020-21Bundesliga12th39
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