Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz prediction, H2H and probable lineups — March 30, 2025
In the 27th round of the German Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund will face Mainz. The match will take place in Dortmund on Sunday, March 30. Kick-off is scheduled for 17:30 Central European Time. I am offering a bet on the winner of this game.
Match Preview
Borussia is experiencing a difficult season. On one hand, the team reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League, where they will face Barcelona, but on the other hand, they have completely failed in the Bundesliga.
Niko Kovac has not yet managed to stabilize the situation, as the "Bees" are struggling, sitting at the 11th position in the league table. With eight matches remaining, the fight for the top-4 is out of reach, and they are seven points adrift of the European competition zone.
Mainz is arguably the biggest surprise in the Bundesliga at the moment. The team has taken advantage of Eintracht's slip-ups and moved up to third place, which is considered an unexpected success.
Staying in the Champions League zone will be challenging, but the task does not seem impossible. Mainz relies on a solid defense, with only Bayern conceding fewer goals.
Match Facts
- Borussia has won only one of their last five home matches.
- Mainz is unbeaten in six consecutive matches.
- Borussia averages 1.6 goals per game at home, while Mainz averages 1.6 goals per game away.
Probable Lineups
- Borussia Dortmund: Kobel, Anton, Can, Schlotterbeck, Couto, Gross, Bensebaini, Brandt, Adeyemi, Gittens, Guirassy.
- Mainz: Zentner, Da Costa, Jenz, Ganche-Olsen, Caci, Sano, Amiri, Widmer, Nebel, Lee, Burkardt.
H2H
Borussia has failed to beat Mainz in their last four encounters.
Prediction
Borussia occasionally shows excellent play, but they lack consistency. Mainz will find it tough in Dortmund, especially without several key players. I bet on a home victory.
