2020-21 German Bundesliga – Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz kick off? Saturday 16th January, 2021 – 14:30 (UK)
Where is Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz being played? Signal-Iduna-Park, Dortmund
Where can I get tickets for Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz? Check each club’s official website for updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz on in the UK? BT Sport have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on the BT Sport website & app
Bet365 subscribers can stream German Bundesliga matches so it is worth checking their schedule
THE TEAM NEWS
BORUSSIA DORTMUND
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Burki; Meunier, Akanji, Hummels, Guerreiro; Can, Delaney; Sancho, Reus, Reyna; Haaland
UNAVAILABLE: Witsel (Injured), Schmelzer (Injured), Hazard (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Bellingham (Injured)
MAINZ
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Zentner; Brosinski, St. Juste, Hack, Niakhate; Latza, Barreiro; Burkardt, Stoger, Boetius; Mateta
UNAVAILABLE: Kunde (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Fernandes (Isolating), Killian (Fitness)
THE PREDICTION
Borussia Dortmund actually lost in this fixture at the end of last season but they have won four of their five games under coach Edin Terzic, including a big 3-1 victory at second-placed RB Leipzig last Saturday. Star striker Erling Haaland was back on the scoresheet following his return from injury, while Jadon Sancho’s form also continues to improve, with a goal and an assist in each of the last two games. The Mainz defence are therefore in for a long afternoon, especially given the lack of goals at the other end. The 05ers, who slipped to the bottom following last Saturday’s defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt, have failed to score in four of their last five league games, so expect Dortmund to win comfortably.
