Mainz 05
- The hosts bounced back with a commanding 4-1 away win over FC Augsburg just 3 days ago, however, they remain winless on their home ground in the Bundesliga 2025/2026, losing both of their opening 2 fixtures to nil.
- Mainz 05 now sit 13th in the Bundesliga table with 4 points from 4 matches, which sets the tone for our 1. FSV Mainz 05 vs Borussia Dortmund preview.
Borussia Dortmund
- Borussia Dortmund have hit the ground running in the Bundesliga 2025-2026, sitting second with 10 points from 4 games.
- Niko Kovac has done a great job since taking the reins at Signal Iduna Park in February 2025, implementing an instantly successful flexible back 3 or 4 that gets wing-backs into advanced positions to create overloads in the half-spaces, whilst creating chances through fluidity of movement and clever tactical changes mid-match.
- Dortmund have been very strong on the road, where they are unbeaten in 2 Bundesliga 2025/2026 trips (W1, D1) and are undefeated in their last 3 away fixtures in all competitions (W1, D2), according to this 1. FSV Mainz 05 vs Borussia Dortmund prediction.
Head-to-Head
Mainz 05 have won 2 of the last 5 head-to-head matchups in all competitions , and Dortmund have failed to win on their last 2 trips to play the 05’rs, offering insight for those seeking 1. FSV Mainz 05 vs Borussia Dortmund betting tips.
- W2, D2, L1
Key Players
- Dortmund’s Guirassy has been on fire of late, scoring 4 goals in 4 Bundesliga appearances and 3 goals in his last 4 outings in all competitions.
- Nadiem Amiri has provided 3 goals in their last 5 games and will be a threat for them.
Betting Insights
The away side will have momentum on their side, and Dortmund are the bookmakers’ choice at +108 for this matchup, as opposed to Mainz 05’s +254 , and that’s where our 1. FSV Mainz 05 vs Borussia Dortmund prediction is going.
Prediction
- The momentum of Dortmund and their superior away form, however, should see them edge it on the day.
- Both sides like to attack, and both have been involved in high-scoring affairs recently, so the over 2.5 goals market looks the best option in this 1. FSV Mainz 05 vs Borussia Dortmund prediction.
