1. FSV Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig — head-to-head

All-time storyline

The head-to-head record between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and RB Leipzig stands at one win for Mainz and none for Leipzig after a single meeting. Their only recorded match came on 31 January 2026, when Mainz defeated Leipzig by a 2–1 scoreline. This Bundesliga fixture saw Mainz secure all three points at home, marking an important early-season triumph in the 2025–26 campaign. While the fixture remains young in historical terms, this result signaled Mainz’s capacity to compete against a side that had emerged as a consistent contender in the upper half of the table. Leipzig, despite the loss, continued to build a reputation for dynamic attacking football, even in away defeats. Today, the rivalry carries limited history but represents the growing competitive balance between a traditional mid-table side and an ambitious project seeking to establish itself among Germany’s elite.