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Borussia Dortmund vs. FSV Mainz
The Bundesliga enters matchday 8 after the international break and Borussia Dortmund have a home game against FSV Mainz 05 on the agenda this weekend. Kick-off is at Signal Iduna Park on Saturday afternoon from 15:30.
It sounds almost unbelievable, but of the last four home games against Mainz 05, BVB has only managed to win one – and that was a very close 2-1 win in April 2019. The zero-fivers have not only been a very difficult team to play against since this season, and we can be curious to see whether the Black and Yellows will have their problems again on Saturday. Whether we think so and what other predictions we have for this game, you can find out now in our Dortmund vs Mainz tip.
Dortmund -Mainz Info
– Date & Time: 16.10.2021, at 15:30 hrs.
– Venue: Dortmund, Signal Iduna Park (up to 80,000 spectators).
– Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 8
– TV broadcast: Sky Sport Bundesliga
Dortmund -Mainz Tip
The hosts find themselves in third place in the table after seven matchdays and currently have leaders FC Bayern within reach. In previous years, things have looked different at this point of the season. With Bayern having a tough away game at Leverkusen on Sunday, BVB could perhaps even take the top spot in the table with a win on Saturday. Mainz, on the other hand, find themselves in ninth place after picking up just one point from their last three games and will do everything they can in Dortmund to finally put an end to their current negative trend.
Dortmund Form & Balance Check
The hosts will not be unhappy with the way the season has gone so far. After seven games, BVB find themselves in third place in the table with 15 points, just one point behind leaders FC Bayern, who face second-placed Leverkusen next Sunday. Dortmund can therefore move up at least one, if not two places in the table. After a look at their home record so far, there should be little doubt that this will not come about on Saturday.
Fortress Signal Iduna Park
BVB are the only Bundesliga team not to have conceded any points at home and have even won eight home games in a row on a season-long basis. Responsible for the success has always been the goal-scoring offense, which has made the negligence in the defense forgotten again and again. In the last 10
Bundesliga games, Borussia has always conceded at least one goal (17 in 10 games).
games). The last time BVB conceded a longer series of goals in the German top flight was in the 2013/14 season under Jürgen Klopp (11 games at that time). On the last matchday, even against the harmless FC Augsburg, who had previously scored only two goals in six games, it did not work out with the white waistcoat.
Dortmund Facts & Analysis
– 15 points from 7 games
– Last win 2:1 against Augsburg
– Always conceded a goal in the last 10 BL matches
– Won only 1 of last 4 home games against Mainz
Mainz form & balance check
The visitors from Mainz are in the first small crisis under coach Bo Svensson after the bearish second half of 20/21 and the strong start to the season in the current season. They have picked up just one point from their last three games and lost two Bundesliga games in a row for the first time since the Dane took over as head coach. However, there is still no reason to panic, as the last three games have been rather unfortunate when viewed individually.
FSV with a difficult programme
The goalless draw against SC Freiburg is by no means a bad thing, as the Breisgauer are the only Bundesliga team still unbeaten. This was followed by a narrow 0:1 defeat against a strong Werkself from Leverkusen, who currently occupy second place in the table. Against Union Berlin, Mainz were leading 1-0 for a long time, but still lost 2-1 due to Taiwo Awoniyi’s lightning double in the 69th and 73rd minute. In Dortmund, where FSV have lost only one of their last four away games, the negative trend is now to be stopped.
Mainz Facts & Analysis
– 10 points from 7 games
– Last lost 1:2 against Union Berlin
– Together with Freiburg the best defence in the league
– Lost twice in a row for the first time under Bo Svensson
Predicted line-up – last update on 15 October 2021
BVB is still worried about Manuel Akanji’s fitness for action. Raphael Guerreiro is out for the time being with a torn muscle fibre. Until he is back, Nico Schulz will probably take his place. In the defensive midfield, both Axel Witsel and Emre Can could start.
For Mainz, on the other hand, there are hardly any question marks. If Robin Hack cannot play, David Nemeth will play in central defence. The midfield should be set in stone. In addition to Jonathan Burkhardt, both Marcus Ingvartsen and Karim Onisiwo could start up front.
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Dortmund -Mainz direct comparison & statistics
The overall direct comparison clearly favours BVB with 17 to 5 wins and 8 draws. In the recent past, however, the duels have not been so one-sided. Dortmund won the last encounter in Mainz 1:3, but the Nullfünfer took four points from the two games before that.
Did you know that Borussia Dortmund scores 32% of its goals between the 46-60 minute mark?
– The comparisons between the two clubs last season: 1-1 (home for Borussia Dortmund) and 1-3 (home for FSV Mainz).
– The most common result between Borussia Dortmund and FSV Mainz is 1-1. 7 matches ended like this.
– Erling Haaland has the most assists in goal for Borussia Dortmund with 4. Karim Onisiwo (2) is top for FSV Mainz.
