Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz 19.12.2023 Prediction: Bundesliga

Match Overview

Borussia Dortmund take on Mainz in a match in the Bundesliga on Tuesday at the Signal Iduna Park. The home team will back themselves to do well against their opponents, but it will not be easy. Mainz are known to maintain their shape well and not get swayed too much by the offerings of their opponents. The defensive midfielders of Mainz will have a task on their hand.

Key Highlights 

Dortmund, who are ranked 5th in goals scored per match (2 goals), haven't lost to Mainz 05 in their last 6 meetings (4W, 2D). This will give them a lot of confidence, as will the fact that their star player Julian Brandt is ranked 1 in big chances created in the competition (11). Dortmund have an obvious advantage over their opponents in this game. 

Injury Report

Julien Duranville and Felix Nmecha are among some of the players of Dortmund who will be unavailable for selection in this game owing to injuries. For Mainz, Robin Zentner, Maxim Leitsch and Nelson Weiper, among others, will be missing in action.

Prediction

Neither Dortmund nor Mainz appear to be the downright favourites to win this game. Ranked 17th in goals scored per match (0.9 goals), Mainz haven't scored in their last 2 matches. This will worry them as much as the fact that they also haven't won an away game in their last 9 matches. We expect BTTS (both teams to score) in this game.