Borussia Dortmund are seven points behind Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga title race. Even though Bayern Munich have slipped up in recent weeks, the Yellow and Black have not fully taken advantage of the reigning champion’s issues.
On Wednesday night, Borussia Dortmund will play their game in hand against Mainz. Borussia Dortmund are unbeaten in four straight matches ahead of their trip to Mainz.
The 05ers are 10th in the Bundesliga table. They are coming off of a 3-1 loss away to Union Berlin. It was Mainz’s first loss in four matches.
Borussia Dortmund are on a two-match winning streak versus Mainz in the Bundesliga. The reverse fixture this season saw the Yellow and Black win 3-1 at home.
Marco Reus scored in the third minute and Erling Haaland doubled the lead on 54 minutes from the penalty spot. Mainz pulled a goal back in the final three minutes courtesy of Jonathan Burkardt. Haaland scored Dortmund’s third just minutes later.
Borussia Dortmund are the Bundesliga’s form team. They picked up 13 points from the last 18 points available in the league. They outscored their last six opponents 16-8.
Mainz took 10 points from their last 18 points available in the division. They outscored their last six opponents 9-8.
Dortmund coach Marco Rose has a long list of injured players at the Signal Iduna Park. Marius Wolf, Marco Reus, Raphael Guerreiro, and Mats Hummels are all expected to miss the game.
Adding to Rose’s injury headaches are the likely absences of Youssoufa Moukoko, Thomas Meunier, Dan-Axel Zagadou, and Manuel Akanji. Rose will have a very depleted squad for Wednesday night in Mainz.
Mainz are a very strong home side. The 05ers are on a five-match winning streak at home in the Bundesliga. They have taken 27 points from 36 points possible at home.
The 05ers have not won at home versus Borussia Dortmund since the 2014-15 season. They lost their last six home matches versus the Yellow and Black.
Borussia Dortmund are unbeaten in four straight away games. They have taken 20 points from 36 points on their travels. Borussia Dortmund are in the race for the Bundesliga title and could still overtake Bayern Munich for it.
The Yellow and Black will play Bayern Munich in late April. If they can stay close with Bayern, Dortmund could win the league.
Borussia Dortmund will need to take maximum points at Mainz, which is what they will do at full-time. Dortmund should pick up a win with over 2.5 goals scored.
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