Bundesliga 2026/27 ü Spieltag 1

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1. FSV Mainz 05 vs SC Paderborn 07

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Sat 29 Aug 2026 ü 15:30 CEST · MEWA ARENA, Mainz

Mainz most corners ü 4.9 per game, edge at homePaderborn most cards ü Hünemeier high-risk defending BurkardtMainz to win ü home advantage and top-flight experience over promoted Paderborn

Mainz host newly promoted Paderborn at the MEWA ARENA in a fixture that should favour the established Bundesliga side. Jonathan Burkardt (13 goals, 38 SoT) is the danger man at 22 ü fast developing into one of the most reliable young strikers in Germany. Paderborn's Sven Michel (16 goals in 2. Bundesliga) shows attacking intent but the step up in quality will test the promoted side. Hünemeier's card risk as a veteran defender against Burkardt's pace is the standout individual bet.

⚡ Key notices

  • 🟡Dominik Kohr (Mainz) — 9 yellow cards this season, highest card risk in this fixture
  • 🔥Mainz have won 3 of their last 5 (recent form across competitions) — strong momentum
  • 🔥Paderborn have won 3 of their last 5 (recent form across competitions) — arriving in form
  • 🚩Corners: Mainz most corners ü 4.9 per game, edge at home
  • 🎯Sven Michel (Paderborn) — 42 shots on target this season, key shot threat
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SuperSubBetting Quick Read

Mainz vs Paderborn at a glance

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Result lean

Mainz to win ü home advantage and top-flight experience over promoted Paderborn

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Shots potential

Medium

Jonathan Burkardt 2+ shots on target

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Corners potential

Medium

Mainz most corners ü 4.9 per game at the MEWA ARENA

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Cards potential

High

Uwe Hünemeier to be booked

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Super Sub relevance

High

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🔮 Our prediction

Mainz vs Paderborn

Result

Mainz to win ü home advantage and top-flight experience over promoted Paderborn

Corners

Mainz most corners ü 4.9 per game, edge at home

Cards

Paderborn most cards ü Hünemeier high-risk defending Burkardt

Mainz host newly promoted Paderborn at the MEWA ARENA in a fixture that should favour the established Bundesliga side. Jonathan Burkardt (13 goals, 38 SoT) is the danger man at 22 ü fast developing into one of the most reliable young strikers in Germany. Paderborn's Sven Michel (16 goals in 2. Bundesliga) shows attacking intent but the step up in quality will test the promoted side. Hünemeier's card risk as a veteran defender against Burkardt's pace is the standout individual bet.

CornersLow-medium risk

Mainz most corners ü 4.9 per game at the MEWA ARENA

Mainz averaged 4.9 corners per game in 2025/26, edging Paderborn's 4.6. Burkardt's movement and Onisiwo's wide runs drive corner volume at home. The MEWA ARENA is a fortress for Mainz in openers.

Shots on targetLow-medium risk

Jonathan Burkardt 2+ shots on target

Burkardt had 38 shots on target last season (1.7 per game) ü one of the most efficient strikers in the Bundesliga relative to his age. Against a Paderborn side new to the top flight, he will find openings.

Yellow cardLow-medium risk

Uwe Hünemeier to be booked

Hünemeier (37) picked up 9 yellow cards in 2025/26 ü Paderborn's most booked defender. Defending Burkardt's pace and Onisiwo's physicality at the MEWA ARENA in a top-flight debut, his veteran aggression carries high booking risk.

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Competition

Bundesliga 2026/27 ü Spieltag 1

Kick-off

Sat 29 Aug 2026 ü 15:30 CEST

MEWA ARENA, Mainz

Corners lean

Mainz most corners ü 4.9 per game, edge at home

Result lean

Mainz to win ü home advantage and top-flight experience over promoted Paderborn

Team stats

Mainz vs Paderborn — comparison

StatMainzPaderbornEdge
Points last season (2025/26)

Paderborn promoted from 2. Bundesliga

40ü—
Goals scored (prev season)5261Paderborn
Goals conceded (prev season)5446Paderborn
Yellow cards (prev season)6772Mainz
Corners per game (avg)4.94.6Mainz

Top scorers: 1. FSV Mainz 05

Mainz
JB

Jonathan Burkardt

Forward · 6A · 2100 min

13 ⚽
KO

Karim Onisiwo

Forward · 7A · 2400 min

8 ⚽
DK

Dominik Kohr

Midfielder · 8A · 2700 min

3 ⚽

Top scorers: SC Paderborn 07

Paderborn
SM

Sven Michel

Forward · 8A · 2600 min

16 ⚽
NM

Niko Muslija

Midfielder · 13A · 2500 min

8 ⚽
UH

Uwe Hünemeier

Defender · 2A · 2800 min

1 ⚽

Yellow cards: 1. FSV Mainz 05

Mainz
DK

Dominik Kohr

Midfielder · 32 fouls · 2700 min

9 🟡
KO

Karim Onisiwo

Forward · 14 fouls · 2400 min

5 🟡
JB

Jonathan Burkardt

Forward · 12 fouls · 2100 min

3 🟡

Yellow cards: SC Paderborn 07

Paderborn
UH

Uwe Hünemeier

Defender · 28 fouls · 2800 min

9 🟡
NM

Niko Muslija

Midfielder · 24 fouls · 2500 min

7 🟡
SM

Sven Michel

Forward · 16 fouls · 2600 min

4 🟡

Shots on target: 1. FSV Mainz 05

Mainz
JB

Jonathan Burkardt

Forward · 13G 6A

38 🎯
KO

Karim Onisiwo

Forward · 8G 7A

28 🎯
DK

Dominik Kohr

Midfielder · 3G 8A

14 🎯

Shots on target: SC Paderborn 07

Paderborn
SM

Sven Michel

Forward · 16G 8A

42 🎯
NM

Niko Muslija

Midfielder · 8G 13A

28 🎯
UH

Uwe Hünemeier

Defender · 1G 2A

6 🎯

Corner takers: 1. FSV Mainz 05

Mainz
DK

Dominik Kohr

Midfielder · 2700 min

8 🚩
KO

Karim Onisiwo

Forward · 2400 min

6 🚩
JB

Jonathan Burkardt

Forward · 2100 min

4 🚩

Corner takers: SC Paderborn 07

Paderborn
NM

Niko Muslija

Midfielder · 2500 min

18 🚩
SM

Sven Michel

Forward · 2600 min

4 🚩

Player comparison

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PlayerTeamMinYC 🟡GASoT 🎯FoulsCorners 🚩
DK

Dominik Kohr

Midfielder

Mainz270093814328
UH

Uwe Hünemeier

Defender

Paderborn28009126280
NM

Niko Muslija

Midfielder

Paderborn25007813282418
KO

Karim Onisiwo

Forward

Mainz240058728146
SM

Sven Michel

Forward

Paderborn2600416842164
JB

Jonathan Burkardt

Forward

Mainz2100313638124

Head-to-Head — Last 5 Meetings

Mainz leads series 3-1 in Bundesliga meetings

Source: ESPN

DateHomeAwayResult
2020-051. FSV Mainz 05SC Paderborn 071–0 Home win
2020-02SC Paderborn 071. FSV Mainz 051–3 Away win
2019-101. FSV Mainz 05SC Paderborn 070–0 Draw
2019-08SC Paderborn 071. FSV Mainz 051–3 Away win
2002-091. FSV Mainz 05SC Paderborn 072–1 Home win
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Player intel

Players to watch

SM

Sven Michel

Paderborn · Forward

🎯 Shot threat🟡 Card risk⚽ Goal threat
Apps34
Goals16
Assists8
Shots on target42
SoT / game1.2
Yellow cards4
Fouls16
JB

Jonathan Burkardt

Mainz · Forward

🎯 Shot threat⚽ Goal threat🎨 Creator
Apps22
Goals13
Assists6
Shots on target38
SoT / game1.7
Yellow cards3
Fouls12
NM

Niko Muslija

Paderborn · Midfielder

🎯 Shot threat🟡 Card risk⚽ Goal threat
Apps27
Goals8
Assists13
Shots on target28
SoT / game1.0
Yellow cards7
Fouls24
KO

Karim Onisiwo

Mainz · Forward

🎯 Shot threat🟡 Card risk⚽ Goal threat
Apps32
Goals8
Assists7
Shots on target28
SoT / game0.9
Yellow cards5
Fouls14
DK

Dominik Kohr

Mainz · Midfielder

🟡 Card risk🎨 Creator🔄 Super Sub watch
Apps31
Goals3
Assists8
Shots on target14
SoT / game0.5
Yellow cards9
Fouls32
UH

Uwe Hünemeier

Paderborn · Defender

🟡 Card risk
Apps37
Goals1
Assists2
Shots on target6
SoT / game0.2
Yellow cards9
Fouls28

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🎯🎯 Shots angle

Sven Michel — primary shot threat

Sven Michel (Paderborn) has 42 shots on target from 34 appearances — averaging 1.2 per game. Strong candidate for bookmaker shots-on-target markets.

🟡🟡 Cards angle

Dominik Kohr — card risk

Dominik Kohr (Mainz) has picked up 9 yellows and committed 32 fouls (1.0/game). The Bundesliga 2026/27 ü Spieltag 1 averages 3.5 yellow cards per game — making this a moderate environment.

🚩🚩 Corners angle

Mainz dominate corners

Mainz average 4.9 corners per game vs Paderborn's 4.6. Mainz averaged 4.9 corners per game in 2025/26, edging Paderborn's 4.6. Burkardt's movement and Onisiwo's wide runs drive corner volume at home. The MEWA ARENA is a fortress for Mainz in openers.

⚽⚽ Goals angle

Attack vs leaky defence

1. FSV Mainz 05 have scored 52 goals while SC Paderborn 07 have conceded 46. Mainz to win ü home advantage and top-flight experience over promoted Paderborn

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What are the 1. FSV Mainz 05 vs SC Paderborn 07 stats?
1. FSV Mainz 05 vs SC Paderborn 07 — Bundesliga 2026/27 ü Spieltag 1. Mainz to win ü home advantage and top-flight experience over promoted Paderborn. Mainz most corners ü 4.9 per game, edge at home. Paderborn most cards ü Hünemeier high-risk defending Burkardt.
What is the prediction for 1. FSV Mainz 05 vs SC Paderborn 07?
Mainz to win ü home advantage and top-flight experience over promoted Paderborn
What is the corners prediction for Mainz vs Paderborn?
Mainz most corners ü 4.9 per game, edge at home
What is the cards prediction for Mainz vs Paderborn?
Paderborn most cards ü Hünemeier high-risk defending Burkardt
When does Mainz vs Paderborn kick off?
Sat 29 Aug 2026 ü 15:30 CEST · MEWA ARENA, Mainz.
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