Mainz 05 face DFB-Pokal upset against VfB Krieschow
The Bundesliga side Mainz 05 must win against the Oberliga side VfB Krieschow in the first round of the DFB-Pokal on Sunday. The match is live on Sky at 15:30.
VfB Krieschow doubles capacity for DFB-Pokal
For the big event, a group of about 50 volunteers has been working since weeks to make the Sportpark Krieschow DFB-Pokal-worthy, instead of moving to the nearby LEAG-Energie-Stadium of Zweitliga-Aufsteiger Cottbus. The DFB approved this and also supported the construction work with the broadcasting company Sky.
Biggest game in history for the club and many players
Striker Andy Hebler (37) hopes that the biggest game in the club's history will soon be over. Because the smallest of the seven fifth-division teams in the first round, which has been playing in the NOFV-Oberliga's southern group since the 2017/18 season, has lost its first two league games. After the big event, the players around Hebler and the well-known Alexander Bittroff (37) from higher leagues can then focus fully on the league. But until then, everyone is looking forward to the supposed career highlight. "We want to enjoy the best week and concentrate ourselves and take the event in the best way. What comes next will be discussed from next week", says Koch.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 10th in Bundesliga, 40 pts, 10W-10D-14L from 34 games, recent form WLWLD.
Mainz 05 currently stands 10th in the Bundesliga with 40 points from 34 games. The team has shown a positive form in the last games, but the league is still very tight. The title holder Bayern München is currently 49 points ahead of Mainz 05.
Currently sidelined: Benedict Hollerbach, Eric Martel, Paul Nebel, Silas.
The team of coach Urs Fischer must win without some important players like Benedict Hollerbach, Eric Martel, Paul Nebel and Silas. The game against VfB Krieschow will therefore become even more difficult.
Next fixture: vs Borussia Mönchengladbach (at home, 2027-02-13) (12th in the table).
After the game against VfB Krieschow, Mainz 05 will face Borussia Mönchengladbach. The match will take place on February 13, 2027, and will be broadcast live on TV.
