Eintracht Frankfurt win 3-1 at Mainz

The Bundesliga meeting between Mainz and Eintracht Frankfurt took place on 12 September 2026 at the MEWA ARENA in Mainz. Both sides entered the match looking to secure three points, with the home crowd hoping to see a strong start to the season.

How it unfolded

The opening stages were dominated by Frankfurt, who struck first in the ninth minute. Can Uzun finished a fast-break move with a right-footed shot from the centre of the box, placing the ball in the bottom left corner after an assist from Jonathan Burkardt. The early lead set the tone for the visitors.

The first half remained tense, and the only disciplinary action came in the 41st minute when Raphael Onyedika received a yellow card for a bad foul. The booking did not alter the flow, and Frankfurt continued to press.

Just before the break, Frankfurt doubled their advantage. In stoppage time of the first half (45'+1'), Jonathan Burkardt, having received a headed pass from Jeremiaha Maluze, fired a right-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner. The goal gave the visitors a comfortable 2-0 lead heading into the interval.

The second half opened with Frankfurt extending their lead further. In the 60th minute, Can Uzun added his second of the afternoon, this time from very close range. The finish, again to the bottom left corner, was set up by a pass from Mario Götze.

Midway through the second half, Frankfurt’s Mario Götze was cautioned in the 70th minute for a bad foul, earning a yellow card. The match continued with Mainz striving for a response.

In the dying moments, Mainz pulled one back. In the 89th minute, Phillip Tietz capitalised on a cross from Otto Ruoppi, striking a right-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom right corner. The goal reduced the deficit but was insufficient to change the result, which finished 3-1 in favour of Frankfurt.

Standout performers

  • Can Uzun (Eintracht Frankfurt) – scored twice, once in the 9th minute and again in the 60th, both from close range, and provided the decisive assist for the opening goal.
  • Jonathan Burkardt (Eintracht Frankfurt) – contributed an assist for the first goal, then scored the second goal just before halftime.
  • Jeremiaha Maluze (Eintracht Frankfurt) – supplied the headed pass that set up Burkardt’s half-time goal.
  • Mario Götze (Eintracht Frankfurt) – delivered the assist for Uzun’s second goal and was booked in the 70th minute.
  • Phillip Tietz (Mainz) – scored the consolation goal in the 89th minute after a cross from Otto Ruoppi.
  • Otto Ruoppi (Mainz) – provided the crossing assist for Tietz’s late strike.

Match facts

  • Final score: Mainz 1-3 Eintracht Frankfurt
  • Goals:
    • 9' – Can Uzun (Eintracht Frankfurt) – assist: Jonathan Burkardt
    • 45'+1' – Jonathan Burkardt (Eintracht Frankfurt) – assist: Jeremiaha Maluze
    • 60' – Can Uzun (Eintracht Frankfurt) – assist: Mario Götze
    • 89' – Phillip Tietz (Mainz) – assist: Otto Ruoppi
  • Bookings:
    • 41' – Raphael Onyedika (Eintracht Frankfurt) – yellow card
    • 70' – Mario Götze (Eintracht Frankfurt) – yellow card
  • Venue: MEWA ARENA, Mainz

What it means

The result gives Eintracht Frankfurt three points from the opening Bundesliga fixture, while Mainz return home with a single point from their loss.