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Bundesliga: Mainz 05 vs Borussia Dortmund – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Bundesliga game between Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Round 33 of the Bundesliga serves up an encounter between Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund taking place at MEWA Arena on Saturday.

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Form: Mainz 05 vs Borussia Dortmund

Mainz 05 Form

Mainz 05 have three draws to show from their last three games, as Freiburg held on to a 1-1 draw. Against FC Koln, the score was 1-1, while their most recent match finished 1-1 against FC Heidenheim. Mainz 05 won four of their past six matches on home soil in the Bundesliga, where they also drew twice and went undefeated. They scored 13 goals and conceded three times.

Borussia Dortmund Form

Borussia Dortmund are in awesome shape going into this next encounter, as they won their last three matches on the bounce. Paris Saint-Germain got left behind in a 1-0 win, before Augsburg got hammered in a 5-1 victory. Paris Saint-Germain was the most recent victim in a 0-1 win for Borussia Dortmund. Borussia Dortmund came through their last six away games in the Bundesliga with four wins. Of those six matches, they drew once and lost once in which, they scored ten and conceded seven.

Betting facts for Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In 10 of the last 12 Mainz 05 home matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 11 of the last 13 Mainz 05 home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 10 of the last 12 Mainz 05 home matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Mainz 05 have scored in 12 of the last 13 matches
  • Mainz 05 have scored in 12 of the last 13 matches in the Bundesliga
  • Borussia Dortmund have scored in 25 of the last 26 away matches in the Bundesliga
  • Borussia Dortmund have scored in 25 of the last 27 matches
  • Borussia Dortmund have not lost 17 of the last 19 away matches in the Bundesliga
  • Borussia Dortmund have scored in 20 of the last 22 matches in the Bundesliga
  • Borussia Dortmund have scored in 17 of the last 19 away matches

In-form players: Mainz 05 vs Borussia Dortmund

It has been a great season for Niclas Fuellkrug who bagged 12 for his club so far and bringing that kind of form to the table is crucial for the success of Borussia Dortmund.

Popular markets: Mainz 05 vs Borussia Dortmund

Full-time result

Mainz 05 claimed a modest five wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in four of the games, whilst losing one. Borussia Dortmund won five of their last 10 games away, drew three and lost two of the games in this run. Mainz 05 didn’t lose any of their previous 7 matches. Mainz 05 did not lose any of their last 7 matches on home soil. Borussia Dortmund have beaten Mainz 05 in 6 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Mainz 05 scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Astonishingly, Borussia Dortmund scored the opening goal of the match in nine of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Mainz 05 games Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Borussia Dortmund games. Mainz 05 managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Both teams scored in the last 3 consecutive meetings between Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund.

Total goals

Mainz 05 saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Borussia Dortmund, who managed to score 1.8 times in those matches.

Betting prediction: Mainz 05 vs Borussia Dortmund

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Bundesliga match.

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