Borussia Dortmund will be back in Bundesliga action this weekend when they travel to Mainz.
The visitors have won their last two across all competitions, and have moved up to fifth in the German standings after winning three of their last five.
However, even at this early stage, it already seems as though a Champions League finish is the best that Dortmund can manage this term.
Mainz will once again be tasked with cementing their top-flight status. The hosts have played out successive draws, and have lost just once across their last four in the Bundesliga.
Odds
The visitors will be a solid favorite on the moneyline this weekend at +106. A home victory for Mainz is priced up at +250.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Mainz | +250 |
| Draw | +279 |
| Borussia Dortmund | +106 |
Mainz Unbeaten in Three Against Dortmund
| Total | Mainz | Borussia Dortmund | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 39 | 7 | 21 | 11 |
| Bundesliga Games | 36 | 6 | 20 | 10 |
| Goals | 100 | 38 | 62 |
Mainz have a fine recent record against Dortmund after avoiding defeat in their last three. The hosts have only achieved that feat on one previous occasion.
The most famous recent meeting came when the sides played out a 2-2 draw on the final matchday of the 2022-23 season, costing Dortmund the Bundesliga title. Mainz landed a 3-0 win in the last fixture between the sides.
🚨⚽ TIP: Under 3.00 Goals @ -117
Mainz vs. Borussia Dortmund Key Stats
- Mainz are winless in their last three Bundesliga matches, claiming just two points from a possible nine available.
- Dortmund have been perfect in home matches this season, but they are winless in four on the road.
- Mainz have failed to win in five matches at MEWA Arena this season.
Mainz Team News
The hosts will have a near fully fit squad available for this weekend’s showdown against Dortmund. However, Mortiz Jenz misses out with a muscle injury, while Andreas Hanche-Olsen is out with a broken toe.
Possible Lineup
Robin Zentner (GK); Dominik Kohr, Stefan Bell, Maxim Leitsch, Anthony Caci, Nadiem Amiri, Paul Nebel, Philipp Mwene, Lee Jae-Sung, Armindo Sieb, Jonathan Burkhardt
Borussia Dortmund Team News
Dortmund have a lengthy injury list to contend with this weekend. Niklas Sule, Gregor Kobel, and Karim Adeyemi will all return after the international break. Giovanni Reyna and Julian Ryerson are both doubts. Ramy Bensebaini serves his one-game suspension this weekend.
Possible Lineup
Alexander Meyer (GK); Emre Can, Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, Pascal Gross, Marcel Sabitzer, Felix Nmecha, Julian Brandt, Maximilian Beier, Serhou Guirassy, Jamie Gittens
Mainz vs. Borussia Dortmund Prediction
Dortmund’s mounting injury concerns will be a worry ahead of making a prediction for this showdown against Mainz on Saturday.
The hosts have had the upper hand in previous encounters, and that trend could be worthwhile following this weekend. Therefore, a chance could be taken on the draw in the Bundesliga.
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