Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz Prediction, lineups, betting tips and odds | Bundesliga 2025-26

BVB have already defeated the 05ers once this season.

Borussia Dortmund will now face off against 1. FSV Mainz 05 for their matchweek 22 contest of the 2025-26 Bundesliga. Signal Iduna Park will witness this interesting fixture between these clubs.

The Black and Yellows will be at home and it is going to be an additional advantage for them. They have performed well in their last two matches and will be eager to extend their winning run. Borussia Dortmund are in second place on the league table at the moment and a win here will surely keep them alive in the title race.

Having won five of their 21 games, FSV Mainz 05 are placed 14th on the Bundesliga points table. The upcoming contest is not going to be an easy one for them. The 05ers have performed well in their last three matches and will be eager to keep their momentum going. They will be away from home and this can make things a bit difficult for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Aue, Germany
• Stadium: Signal Iduna Park
• Date: Saturday, February 14
• Kick-off Time: 01:00 a.m. IST (Friday, Feb 13; 07:30 p.m. GMT/ 02:30 p.m. ET/ 11:30 a.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Dortmund: L-W-L-W-W

Mainz: W-L-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund)

Serhou Guirassy has now scored in back-to-back games for Borussia Dortmund and will be looking to come up with a top performance yet again. In 20 Bundesliga appearances this season, he has scored nine goals and has an assist to his name. He will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

3️⃣0️⃣ goals in 5️⃣0️⃣ @Bundesliga_EN matches for BVB! 🇬🇳👏🎯 pic.twitter.com/tg0wkXILpZ

— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) February 7, 2026

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz)

Nadiem Amiri is coming in after scoring a sensational brace in the previous league fixture for Mainz 05. He converted two spot kicks and led his side to secure three crucial points. From regulating the ball well in the midfield to scoring goals, the 29-year-old is going to be an important aspect of the squad for the visitors.

Match Facts

• Borussia Dortmund are on a two-match winning streak.
• Mainz 05 are on a three-match winning run.
• The last two fixtures between these clubs have ended in favour of the BVB.

Dortmund vs Mainz: Betting Tips and Odds

• Borussia Dortmund to win @3/5 Coral
• Serhou Guirassy to score @39/40 Unibet
• Goals under 3.5 @8/13 bet365

Injury and Team News

Marcel Sabitzer, Emre Can and Filippo Mane are not going to be in action for Borussia Dortmund. They are injured. Karim Adeyemi and Yan Couto might also miss out due to a lack of fitness. Nico Schlotterbeck is suspended.

Mainz 05 will miss out on the services of Maxim Dal, Anthony Caci, Sota Kawasaki, Robin Zentner, Benedict Hollerbach and Armindo Sieb. They are not fit enough.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 39

Dortmund won: 22

Mainz won: 7

Draws: 10

Predicted Lineups

Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Kobel (GK); Sule, Anton, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson; Brandt, Beier; Guirassy

Mainz predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Batz (GK); Posch, Bell, Kohr; Da Costa, Jae-Sung, Sano, Amiri, Widmer; Katompa-Mvumpa, Tietz

Match Prediction

This is going to be an intense contest between these sides, where Borussia Dortmund are likely to come out on top to secure a win against FSV Mainz 05 in their upcoming Bundesliga clash.

Prediction: Dortmund 2-1 Mainz

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports, BBC, Amazon 

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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