Mainz vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Dortmund are already seven points behind in the title race.

FSV Mainz will return to their base and host Borussia Dortmund in their 10th Bundesliga game of the season. The Carnival club have not had a great season so far and are currently placed in the bottom half of the table. They come into this fixture after a 0-0 draw against Freiburg. Mainz are winless in their last four games with their last victory dating back to more than a month ago.

Borussia Dortmund on the other hand seem to have finally regained their form after a series of disappointing and humiliating performances, but will need to improve their poor form on the road this season. The Black and Yellow have won both of their last two games and are flying high coming into this game. They pulled off a win from behind against RB Leipzig before securing a solitary 1-0 win over Sturm in the Champions League. 

Looking for our third in a row ✊ pic.twitter.com/2d5OiHh0Zr

— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) November 8, 2024

Kick Off

Saturday, November 9, 8:00 PM IST

Venue: MEWA ARENA

Form

Mainz (in all competitions): D-L-D-L-W

Borussia Dortmund (in all competitions): W-W-L-L-L

Players to watch 

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz)

The German midfielder is a vital cog for Mainz this season. He plays a crucial role in the way they operate on the pitch. His creativity, versatility and technical abilities make him a valuable asset for the Carnival club.

Amiri is a free-kick specialist and is known for his playmaking abilities. Moreover, he can operate across multiple positions in the middle of the park as and when required. He has two goals and assists each so far this season.

Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund)

The Dutch international has been one of the unsung heroes for Borussia Dortmund this season. He came off the bench and scored the winning goal for his side in their Champions League fixture against Sturm and will be expected to start against Mainz over the weekend. His speed coupled with his ball control and goal-scoring prowess makes him an important part of the puzzle for Dortmund.

87' Treffer zählt! YES!⭐️ #BVBSTU 1:0 ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/0FIhjqP7am

— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) November 5, 2024

Match facts

• Mainz are undefeated against Dortmund in their last three Bundesliga games
• This fixture averages 3.9 goals per game
• Dortmund have not won any of their away games in the Bundesliga this season

Mainz vs Borussia Dortmund: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Borussia Dortmund to win – 1/1 by SkyBet
• Tip 2: Serhou Guirassy to score anytime – 29/20 by UNIBET
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 4/7 by Betfair

Injury & Team News

Andreas Hanche-Olsen, Karim Onisiwo and Nikolas Veratsching are sidelined for Mainz.

Meanwhile, Dortmund will miss Giovanni Reyna, Karim Adeyemi, Julien Duranville, Niklas Süle, Yan Couto, Waldemar Anton, and Julian Ryerson.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 39

Mainz wins – 7

Borussia Dortmund wins – 21

Draws – 11

This place was bumping last night 😤 pic.twitter.com/ra0EaptdYo

— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) November 6, 2024

Predicted Line-up

Mainz (3-4-2-1):

Zentner (GK); de Costa, Jenz, Leitsch; Widmer, Sano, Amiri, Mwene; Sieb, Lee; Burkardt

Borussia Dortmund (4-2-3-1):

Kobel(GK); Ryerson, Can, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Sabitzer, Nmecha; Malen, Brandt, Gittens; Guirassy

Prediction for Mainz vs Borussia Dortmund

Mainz are winless at home this season while Borussia are winless on the road in the Bundesliga. However, Dortmund are finally back in form and are the favourites to win this game.

Prediction: Mainz 1-3 Borussia Dortmund

Telecast for Mainz vs Borussia Dortmund

India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv

UK: Sky Sports Mix, Sky Go UK

USA: ESPN+

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