Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-4 FSV Mainz 05 result, stats and report

1899 Hoffenheim took all three points at Borussia Park with a 2-1 victory, but this was a result built on the failings of a Gladbach side that have now lost five Bundesliga matches in a row rather than any great quality from the visitors.

Phillip Tietz's 24th-minute finish was enough for FSV Mainz 05 to take all three points at Schalke 04, with the visitors holding firm despite Schalke dominating possession and creating more chances across the ninety minutes.

1. FC Köln ground out a hard-fought 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach on Sunday, with goals from Ísak Jóhannesson and Saïd El Mala securing three points that their defensive record badly needed. Gladbach pulled one back through Joe Scally but never truly threatened to take anything from it.

Bayer Leverkusen survived a frantic second-half comeback from FSV Mainz 05 to win 4-3 in a Bundesliga match that had everything. Anthony Caci's first-half brace gave Mainz hope, but Leverkusen's clinical early start proved the difference.

FSV Mainz 05 come into Saturday's Bundesliga clash with goals in their boots and genuine belief at home. Werder Bremen have not lost in five matches but have not kept a clean sheet either. Something has to give.

FSV Mainz 05 host Bayern München on Saturday carrying a worrying injury list and inconsistent form. The visitors arrive unbeaten in their last five Bundesliga matches and will fancy their chances.

Hamburger SV welcome Borussia Mönchengladbach on Friday night with both sides haemorrhaging goals and desperately short of confidence. Something has to give, and the question is which backline gives way first.

Elversberg host FSV Mainz 05 on Friday night in a Bundesliga fixture that pits a leaky but dangerous home side against visitors who have been scoring freely and keeping clean sheets. Something has to give.