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Germany Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund

FSV Mainz 05

Match Events

Silvan Widmer

S. Guirassy

10'

M. Beier

15'

Niklas Süle

23'

S. Guirassy

42'

56'

Stefan Posch

R. Bensebaini

84'

Carney Chukwuemeka

86'

Fábio Silva

90'

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Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz: Dortmund's Fortress Faces Mainz's Recent Resurgence

Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund host FSV Mainz 05 in a fixture that pits Dortmund's formidable home record against Mainz's impressive recent form. While Dortmund are clear favourites, Mainz have shown they can score goals and will be looking to cause an upset.

Dortmund will likely aim to set the rhythm of the game from the outset, leveraging their superior ball possession and attacking prowess. Their home games typically feature a high volume of shots and corners, suggesting they will look to build pressure through patient build-up and wide overloads. Mainz, on the other hand, have shown they can be effective on the counter-attack in recent games, as indicated by their last match's performance where they scored twice with limited possession. Their defensive record away from home suggests they may adopt a more compact block, hoping to frustrate Dortmund and exploit any defensive lapses. The midfield battle will be crucial, with Dortmund looking to control central areas and Mainz seeking to disrupt and transition quickly.

Team statistics

Germany Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund

FSV Mainz 05

Matches played

14 - 6 - 1

Results

5 - 6 - 10

66.7%

Win %

23.8%

Goals scored

1.2

Goals conceded

1.6

4.8

Shots on target

3.6

4.7

Shots off target

4.3

3.8

Blocked shots

3.3

53.9

Ball possession

44.7

83.4

Pass accuracy

73.2

11.5

Fouls

11.7

2.4

Goalkeeper saves

3.5

1.8

Yellow cards

2.4

0.1

Red cards

0.2

League averages

Key points

• Borussia Dortmund have won 80% of their home games this season, averaging 2.2 goals.
• FSV Mainz 05 have won their last three consecutive matches, scoring 2.3 goals per game in that run.
• Mainz concede an average of 2 goals per away game this season.

AI Prediction

Borussia Dortmund's exceptional home record, combined with their superior overall and recent form, makes them strong favourites. Mainz's recent scoring form is undeniable, and they've shown they can put the ball in the net, even away from home. While Dortmund's defence is solid, Mainz's recent offensive surge suggests they can contribute to the scoreline. The odds also reflect Dortmund's dominance, but the value lies in expecting both teams to score given Mainz's recent upturn.

AI

Confidence

Pick

Recent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)

by amazon

78%

HOME

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

23%

O/U

47%

BTTS

47%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)

by google

78%

HOME

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

47%

O/U

47%

BTTS

70%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)

by google

70%

HOME

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

40%

O/U

63%

BTTS

70%

H2H

Bundesliga

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
9/27/2025	Borussia Dortmund	W 2 - 0 L	FSV Mainz 05 AWAY	U	N
3/30/2025	HOME Borussia Dortmund	W 3 - 1 L	FSV Mainz 05	O	Y
11/9/2024	Borussia Dortmund	L 1 - 3 W	FSV Mainz 05 AWAY	O	Y
5/11/2024	Borussia Dortmund	L 0 - 3 W	FSV Mainz 05 AWAY	O	N
12/19/2023	HOME Borussia Dortmund	D 1 - 1 D	FSV Mainz 05	U	Y

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Borussia Dortmund

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	VfL Wolfsburg	2 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
HOME	1. FC Heidenheim	3 - 2	W	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Union Berlin	3 - 0	W	O	N	N
HOME	FC St. Pauli	3 - 2	W	O	Y	Y
HOME	Werder Bremen	3 - 0	W	O	N	N
AWAY	Eintracht Frankfurt	3 - 3	D	O	Y	Y
HOME	Borussia Mönchengladbach	2 - 0	W	U	N	Y
AWAY	SC Freiburg	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
HOME	1899 Hoffenheim	2 - 0	W	U	N	Y
AWAY	Bayer Leverkusen	2 - 1	W	O	Y	N

Borussia Dortmund have been a dominant force at home this season, with an 80% win rate in the Bundesliga. They average over two goals per game on their own turf and boast a strong attacking output, evidenced by over 14 shots on goal per home fixture. Their overall season statistics reflect this dominance, with only one loss across 21 games. Recent form is even more potent, with three consecutive wins and an average of 2.7 goals scored in their last three matches. The last outing saw them score three at home, showcasing their offensive capabilities.

FSV Mainz 05

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
HOME	FC Augsburg	2 - 0	W	U	N	Y
AWAY	RB Leipzig	2 - 1	W	O	Y	N
HOME	VfL Wolfsburg	3 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
AWAY	1. FC Köln	1 - 2	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	1. FC Heidenheim	2 - 1	W	O	Y	N
AWAY	Union Berlin	2 - 2	D	O	Y	N
HOME	FC St. Pauli	0 - 0	D	U	N	Y
AWAY	Bayern München	2 - 2	D	O	Y	N
HOME	Borussia Mönchengladbach	0 - 1	L	U	N	Y
AWAY	SC Freiburg	0 - 4	L	O	N	N

FSV Mainz 05 present a curious case. While their overall season record is poor, with nearly half of their games ending in defeat, their recent form has seen a significant upturn. They come into this match on the back of three straight wins, scoring an average of 2.3 goals in that period. Notably, their last match was a convincing 2-0 victory where they created six shots on target from just ten attempts, highlighting a more clinical edge. However, their away form remains a concern, with only two wins from ten road trips and a concerning 2 goals conceded per away game. Their ball possession also drops significantly on the road, indicating a more reactive style.

Over

Under

Yes

Odds

1x2

HOME

1.65

DRAW

4.2

AWAY

4.75

2.5 OVER/UNDER

OVER

1.57

UNDER

2.38

BTTS

YES

1.62

2.2

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