Mainz vs Dortmund Preview
- Tournament: Bundesliga
- Date: Saturday, Nov 9
- Kick-off Time: 02:30 pm GMT
- Venue: Mewa Arena, Germany
Relegation-threatened Mainz will host Dortmund for their 10th game of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season at their home ground Mewa Arena. The home side are looking to bounce back and put an end to their three-game winless run over the weekend.
Hosts Mainz will lock horns with highly-flying Borussia Dortmund in a highly-anticipated fixture who are looking to enter into the Bundesliga’s top-four this weekend. Mainz are winless in their last four games in all competitions and crashed out of the DFB Pokal following their 4-0 home loss to Bayern Munich. They lacked consistency at the start of the season and sit just two points above the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, Dortmund secured a 1-0 win over Sturm Graz in their latest home game and returned to winning ways after three consecutive defeats last weekend. They are currently undergoing a rebuilding phase under coach Nuri Sahin and are capable of grabbing the three points this weekend.
Mainz Team News
The hosts enter this game without defenders Andreas Hanche-Olsen and Moritz Jenz. Forward Jonathan Burkardt and midfielder Nadiem Amiri are also expected to sit out.
Dortmund Team News
As for Dortmund, they will be without the services of attacker Gregor Kobel who remains sidelined with a muscle injury. Karim Adeyemi is sidelined with his hamstring injury whereas Kjell Watjen, Julian Ryerson, Niklas Sule, and Julien Duranville are also out with their respective injuries.
Mainz vs Dortmund Predicted Lineups
Mainz predicted lineup (3-4-3):
Goalkeeper: Zentner
Defenders: Kohr, Bell, Leitsch
Midfielders: Caci, Sano, Gleiber, Mwene
Forwards: Nebel, Lee; Sieb
Dortmund predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Meyer
Defenders: Gross, Can, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini
Midfielders: Azhil, Nmecha, Brandt
Forwards: Campbell, Guirassy, Bynoe-Gittens
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Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off 38 times in the past, with Borussia Dortmund winning 20 of those games. Mainz has only won seven matches between both sides, whereas the eleven remaining games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| May 11, 2024 | Mainz 3-0 Dortmund | Bundesliga |
| December 19, 2023 | Dortmund 1-1 Mainz | Bundesliga |
| May 27, 2023 | Dortmund 2-2 Mainz | Bundesliga |
| January 25, 2023 | Mainz 1-2 Dortmund | Bundesliga |
| March 16, 2022 | Mainz 0-1 Dortmund | Bundesliga |
Key Players to Watch in Mainz vs Dortmund
Jonathan Burkardt (Mainz)
Mainz forward Jonathan Burkardt who made a decent start to the 2024/25 campaign earned his first international cap for Germany in the UEFA Nations League Group A game in October. So far, the 24-year-old striker has scored six goals in 10 appearances across all competitions.
Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund)
Serhou Guirassy has been in sensational form since joining Borussia Dortmund this summer. Despite a slow start to the season, Guirassy has hit the ground running and has bagged eight goals and four assists in his last 12 appearances across all competitions.
Mainz vs Dortmund Prediction
The hosts will be aiming to bounce back from their disappointing run of form and will be aiming to put an end to their three-game winless run in this tie. Die Nullfunfer have struggled to find any kind of stability in recent games and exited from the DFP Pokal last week following their 4-0 defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich. On a positive note, manager Bo Henriksen’s team have conceded only 13 goals, the eighth-lowest in the league.
As for Dortmund, they secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sturm Graz in their previous game and also overcame RB Leipzig 2-1 in their latest domestic tie. Manger Nuri Sahin claimed it was their best performance of this season after becoming the first German club to beat Die Roten Bullen this term.
Predicted Score: Mainz 0-2 Dortmund
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Where to Watch Mainz vs Dortmund Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | ESPN Plus |
| UK | Sky Sports Football |
| India | Sony |
FAQs
Q. When is Mainz vs Dortmund?
The Mainz vs Dortmund game will be played on 9th November at Mewa Arena.
Q. Where to watch Mainz vs Dortmund live for free?
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Q. What is the predicted score in Mainz vs Dortmund?
The predicted score for Mainz vs Dortmund is 0-2.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Mainz vs Dortmund?
Both sides have met 38 times in the past. Dortmund managed 20 wins, with Mainz securing only seven wins whereas the eleven remaining games ended in a draw.