8:19 p.m
The hope of Mainz is called Urs Fischer. The new coach of Rheinhessen is celebrating his debut on the sidelines at today’s away game and is supposed to turn things around. Across all competitions, the 05ers only got one point from the last five games, and they are also plagued by major injury concerns. The Swiss remembers the well-known Mainz virtues: “We want to show again the things our football is known for: being tireless, tough in duels, defending compactly.” Curiosity on the side: As coach of FC Basel, Urs Fischer won four times in one season (2015/2016) against today’s opponents. A good omen?
8:17 p.m
Lech Poznań won the “Ekstraklasa” championship title last season. After 17 matchdays they are only in seventh place, but with one game and only four points less than the current leaders Wisla Plock. In addition, the “Kolejorz” (German railway workers) are in the cup quarter-finals and with a home win today they would also have the chance of direct qualification for the ECL round of 16. Things could therefore go worse for Danish head coach Niels Frederiksen’s team.
8:08 p.m
We are on the home stretch: In the Conference League there are only two group games left before the knockout phase, which makes the points at stake today all the more important. After two wins and two defeats, the hosts from western Poland are in the middle of the league with a good chance of surviving the winter. Mainz are even better off with nine points, but they also need points to secure their desired top 8 placement. It is the first direct duel between these two clubs.
8:00 p.m
Welcome to the game between Lech Poznań and 1. FSV Mainz 05 on the 5th matchday of the league phase in the Conference League. The game at the Miejski Stadium starts at 9:00 p.m.