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FSV Mainz vs. Borussia Dortmund
Due to some corona cases at the home side, this match could not take place on the penultimate matchday. Now this match between Mainz and Dortmund in the Bundesliga will be made up on Wednesday evening. FSV also has to make up for the game against Augsburg from the weekend, so a somewhat tighter program awaits the 05ers in the coming weeks.
However, Mainz is not the only team to have a few absentees; Dortmund also had to play Bielefeld on the last matchday with a makeshift eleven. In the end, the Black and Yellows were able to pull off a narrow but deserved 1-0 victory and thus stalk Bayern a bit again. With a win on Wednesday, they could move to within four points of the record champions. Find out whether we think BVB will win this make-up game in our Mainz – Dortmund tip.
Mainz – Dortmund info:
– Date & Time: 16.03.2022, 18:30 hrs.
– Venue: Mewa Arena (Mainz)
– Competition: Bundesliga, 25th matchday
– TV broadcast: Live on DAZN
Mainz Form & Balance Check
It is difficult to make a serious form analysis of Mainz at the moment, because almost the entire team has been infected with the Corona virus until recently. Mainz missed two games as a result and the first one will be made up on Wednesday night, as mentioned. Before the team was forced to take a break, the season has been going really well so far and after a tough preseason with near relegation, FSV even has a chance to participate in a European competition with ten matchdays to go.
A development is taking place in Mainz
The last few years have always been characterized by relegation battles. Last season in particular was extremely close and only the signing of coach Bo Svensson was able to keep the team in the relegation zone. Before that, there were always positive approaches, but the Mainz team has not been really successful since the departure of Thomas Tuchel seven years ago. Now, for the first time, it seems as if the club has found a coach who can make a lasting mark on this team.
Mainz facts & analysis
– Mainz lost the last game with 1:3 against Union.
– In their own stadium they have conceded only one defeat this season
– In the last 7 matches Mainz have always scored
Dortmund form & balance check
It’s been a strange season for BVB, as they can get closer to Bayern again in the league with a win and possibly keep the title race open. Still, some are unhappy with the current season, as there are simply too many sideline issues dominating the headlines. In addition, there is the disgraceful exit in the Europa League, after the team already in a very feasible round of the top flight had to strike the sails. The rumors surrounding the future of Erling Haaland are also not helping the situation in Dortmund.
Can Haaland make the team champions?
The Norwegian is without a doubt the absolute top performer in the team. When Haaland is in good form, no defense in the world can stop the striker. But this year, the 21-year-old has been injured almost permanently and has only been able to start from the beginning three times. However, his rate is still the hammer and with 16 goals in 15 games, the average is still over 1.0 goals per game. Haaland is likely to return to the starting eleven on Wednesday and the hopes of the fans rest on the broad shoulders of the exceptional striker.
Dortmund facts & analysis
– Away Dortmund has scored “only” 20 of the 53 points.
– The last away match ended with a 1-1 draw in Augsburg
– Dortmund have scored at least one goal in 19 of their last 20 league games
Predicted lineup – last update on March 14, 2022
Unfortunately, we can’t make a serious prediction about Mainz’s lineup, as it’s not at all clear who will be ready to play on Wednesday and who won’t. The only relatively safe personnel is Robin Zentner in goal.
For the guests from Dortmund, Haaland will probably make his comeback. Reus, Guerreiro and Hummels are maximum candidates for the squad and accordingly Marco Rose will have to improvise again in the defense. Marius Wolf should not have injured himself more seriously, is therefore ready for action.
Mainz – Dortmund direct comparison & statistics
Dortmund is something like the fear opponent of Mainz, because in 31 comparisons in the Bundesliga, BVB could win 18 times. FSV has only managed to do so five times, and not in their own stadium for almost eight years.
– Dortmund has won the first leg with 3:1
– In 6 of the last 8 direct encounters, both sides have scored at least one goal.
– Of the last 9 direct games, only one has ended in a draw
