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Bundesliga: Mainz 05 vs Borussia Dortmund – Match preview and betting tip

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Ace Football previews the Bundesliga round 17 match between Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

The Bundesliga game at MEWA Arena on Wednesday sees visitors Borussia Dortmund facing home side Mainz 05.

With 28 points after 16 games, Borussia Dortmund currently rank 6th in the Bundesliga standings. Mainz 05 play catch-up as they recorded 20 points in 16 matches, putting them up as 12th before their upcoming clash.

Form: Mainz 05 vs Borussia Dortmund

Mainz 05 Form

In their last three matches, Mainz 05 lost 1-0 against Schalke 04, drew 1-1 with Eintracht, and shared the points in a 1-1 draw with VfB Stuttgart. The 05ers claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the Bundesliga, which also saw them drawing three and losing two matches, in which they scored eight and conceded nine goals.

Borussia Dortmund Form

Borussia Dortmund collected one win from their last three matches, as Wolfsburg won by 2-0. B. M’gladbach were too strong as well, winning 4-2, before BVB won 4-3 against Augsburg. They claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Bundesliga. They also drew zero and were defeated five times, as they were outscored by 15 goals to six.

Betting stats and facts for Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund

Here are some fun facts that could come in handy when placing bets on the upcoming game between Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund. The facts are based on the stats from games played out across all tournaments.

  • In the last 6 matches in a row Mainz 05 played, both teams scored
  • Mainz 05 have scored in 16 of the last 18 matches
  • Mainz 05 have conceded in the last 9 matches in a row
  • In 6 of the last 8 home matches Mainz 05 played, both teams scored
  • Mainz 05 have not won 9 of the last 11 home matches
  • B. Dortmund have won the last 3 matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 5.5
  • In the last 3 B. Dortmund matches the sum of goals was over 5.5
  • B. Dortmund have won the last 3 matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 4.5
  • B. Dortmund have won the last 3 matches in a row while scoring more than 3.5 goals
  • In 6 of the last 8 B. Dortmund matches the sum of goals was over 4.5

Interesting players: Mainz 05 vs Borussia Dortmund

Marcus Ingvartsen looks like value in the goal-scoring market with three strikes to his name in six Bundesliga matches. The visitors are crossing their fingers Jude Bellingham adds to his four Bundesliga goals come this coming Wednesday.

Full-time result

Mainz 05 claimed two wins, drew five and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Borussia Dortmund won six, drew one and lost three of their last 10 games away. BVB have not lost to Mainz 05 in 7 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Mainz 05 scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Borussia Dortmund scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. BVB should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal this coming Wednesday, as Mainz 05 only managed one clean sheet in the previous 10 matches. The away side claimed two clean sheets in their last 10 games and scored in 7 consecutive meetings with Mainz 05 on the road.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Mainz 05’s last ten matches in all tournaments. They banged in an average of 2.1 goals on the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of the last ten outings for Borussia Dortmund, who managed to score 3.3 times in those matches.

Suggested bet: Mainz 05 vs Borussia Dortmund

The match between Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund should be an interesting one to watch and play some bets on, too. Therefore, we have come up with a free betting tip for this Bundesliga game.

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