FSV Mainz 05 had a difficult start to the season, losing three of their first five matches. Since then, Werder's next opponent on Sunday in Weser Stadium (kick-off at 5:30 p.m.) have won four of their last five matches, including a 2-0 victory over Aue in the German DFB Cup. And the results send a clear message - namely that Mainz are back again, and just as strong and stable as ever.
Long-term goal: Regular in the top flight
"We want to establish ourselves in the league," said head coach Thomas Tuchel about the season's goal. It's a goal that Mainz have more or less already achieved. Mainz were promoted to the first division for the first time in 2004 with Jürgen Klopp as head coach. They were in the Bundesliga for three years before dropping to the second division in 2007. After just two seasons, Mainz were back in the Bundesliga.