First Team

Final say: Mainz

The facts and figures following the home match against the 05ers.

The Wolves triumphed 4-3 against 1. FSV Mainz 05 in a spectacular Bundesliga encounter at the Volkswagen Arena. The contest was characterised by dramatic twists and turns, as well as excellent performances from both sides. With their second home win of the season, the Green-and-Whites collected three valuable points and moved up to fifth place in the table.

More facts

Comeback: VfL trailed Mainz three times and yet came away victorious. The only other team to achieve the same feat so far this season were Hoffenheim against RB Leipzig.

At the double: Jonas Wind netted his eighth Bundesliga brace in the match.

Impressive numbers: After a goal and an assist in the last-minute victory, Mohammed Amoura is now on 11 goal involvements in 11 Bundesliga appearances.

Form team: Wolfsburg are the only Bundesliga team to have collected maximum points from the last four matchdays. Those 12 points have moved them above Mainz in the table.

Ralph records: The Wolves are unbeaten in eight games in all competitions and have won the last five. Both of those are record runs under head coach Ralph Hasenhüttl.

Head-to-head

  • Attempts: VfL 10 – FSV 12
     
  • Distance covered: VfL 116.96 km – FSV 120.46 km
     
  • Possession: VfL 44% – FSV 56%
     
  • Tackle success rate: VfL 49% – FSV 51%
     
  • Pass completion rate: VfL 79% – FSV 81%
     
  • Successful dribbles: VfL 50% – FSV 57%
     
  • Fastest player: Mohammed Amoura (VfL) 33.69 km/h – Dominik Kohr (FSV) 33.18 km/h
     
  • Most distance covered: Joakim Maehle (VfL) 11.8 km – Jonathan Burkardt (FSV) 12.1 km