Mainz vs Borussia Dortmund Preview & Prediction | 2024-25 German Bundesliga
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The ‘Jurgen Klopp derby’ sees Mainz face Borussia Dortmund with the latter looking to get themselves into the top four and stay there by the end of this weekend’s fixtures.
Kick-Off Date/Time: Saturday November 9th 2024 – UK – 2:30pm / US ET – 10:30am / US PT – 7:30am
How To Watch On TV: UK – Not televised / US – Some matches will be televised on ESPN channels so it is worth checking their schedules
How To Watch Online: UK – Cannot be streamed / US – ESPN+
Mainz Preview: Without A Win In Last Four Across All Competitions
Mainz have picked up two points from the last nine available to them in the Bundesliga, whilst the past few weeks has also seen them knocked out of the DFB-Pokal at the hands of Bayern Munich. It doesn’t get any easier for them here against Borussia Dortmund, although they do have home advantage in their favour.
Only two points above the bottom three as it stands, this is an important match for the hosts as they try to avoid becoming one of those teams sucked into that dreaded relegation mix. Especially when considering the away form of their opponents.
Borussia Dortmund Preview: Five Straight Losses On The Road
Borussia Dortmund come into this latest contest under genuine pressure, having lost each of their last five away matches in all competitions spanning the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal and Champions League. Whilst they sit fifth-place in the table, it is their home form which has been propping up Nuri Sahin’s side.
The likes of Augsburg, Stuttgart and Union Berlin have already beaten Dortmund at home, although the flip side is that BVB have already won twice this week, albeit on their own ground, defeating both RB Leipzig in a crucial league game and Sturm Graz in the Champions League.
Mainz Team News: Unchanged XI From Last Weekend Likely
With defenders Andreas Hanche-Olsen and Moritz Jenz both still missing through injury and a gutsy showing against Freiburg last time out, it would be no surprise if Bo Henriksen stuck with the same starting line-up who earned a point in Germany's 'Black Forest'.
Predicted XI (3-4-3): Zentner; Kohr, Bell, Leitsch; Caci, Sano, Amiri, Mwene; Nebel, Burkardt, Lee
Unavailable: Hanche-Olsen (Injured), Jenz (Injured)
Questionable:
Borussia Dortmund Team News: Up To Eight Players Missing
Sahin is without several of his first-choice stars for the trip to Mainz, including goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, attacker Karim Adeyemi and defender Waldemar Anton. Full-back Ramy Bensebaini is suspended.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Meyer; Gross, Can, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson; Nmecha, Sabitzer; Malen, Brandt, Beier; Guirassy
Unavailable: Adeyemi (Injured), Anton (Injured), Bensebaini (Suspended), Duranville (Injured), Kobel (Injured), Reyna (Injured), Sule (Injured), Watjen (Injured)
Questionable: Couto (Injured)
Mainz Vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction
This simply has to be the game that Borussia Dortmund turn things around on the road. They have no excuses not to do so, boasting a stronger team than Mainz and more than adequate depth within their squad to get the job done. Mainz haven’t been easy to beat all season, but have already lost at home to both RB Leipzig (league) and Bayern Munich (cup) over the last few weeks. Backing Dortmund to triumph in this one is well worth backing.
Mainz Vs Borussia Dortmund Tip: Borussia Dortmund To Win
