FSV Mainz 05 vs Borussia Dortmund Predictions

• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in five of Borussia Dortmund’s last six Bundesliga games.
• Borussia Dortmund have scored at least twice in five of their last six Bundesliga games.
• Borussia Dortmund have won each of the last five competitive away H2Hs.

Middling Mainz could struggle

A 1-1 draw against Stuttgart saw Mainz extend their winless run of Bundesliga games to five to begin the new year, a run which leaves them stuck in the mid-table abyss and considerably behind today’s visitors, Borussia Dortmund.

In fact, Mainz have not finished above Dortmund in this century and posting such a feat this time around seems unlikely at best for the side enduring a seven-year drought from European competition.

Playing at home is unlikely to buoy Bo Svensson’s men, who have won just one of their last eight home league games, hardly inspiring form ahead of a visit of the Bundesliga’s perennial bridesmaids.

Dortmund can edge out an exciting encounter

A seven-goal thriller served to open up 2023 for Dortmund as they edged Augsburg out 4-3 in an exciting clash. It was a much-needed victory as Dortmund slipped to back-to-back defeats prior, and they remain in the hunt for a top-four berth as a result.

Dortmund do have a problem with not having a recognised goal threat since Erling Haaland left the club, yet the return of Sebastien Haller should provide a boost.

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