Mainz – Dortmund, Picks and Tips
Mainz has been one of the teams that have shown good play this season in the Bundesliga. Bo Svensson's coached side dropped to 9th place now with 34 points accumulated, but Mainz stood out with a very disciplined defence. At least in the first part of the season, when the Mewa Arena side was very hard to beat. Besides, even now the defence is not looking bad, with 29 goals conceded in 25 games played. Admittedly, Mainz's play hasn't been as good recently. As have the results. In the last 5 Bundesliga games, the team has oscillated, alternating good games, like the spectacular 3-2 win over Leverkusen, with disappointments, like the uncontested 1-2 defeat at the Bundesliga's bottom club. In their last league game, Mainz lost 1-3 at Union Berlin, another team that has looked good this season. In total, Svensson's team has 10 wins, four draws and 10 defeats. The record is positive, with 35 goals scored. However, the very solid run of matches at the Mewa Arena remains. Mainz have impressed in their 12 games in front of their home fans this season, conceding just 7 goals. The team has 8 wins, three draws and only one defeat. What's more, Svensson's side have won their last 5 home games on the road. Can the hosts get another positive result in the Mainz - Borussia Dortmund clash?
Borussia Dortmund are second in the Bundesliga and have the chance to close to within four points of leaders Bayern Munich. With a win in the remaining game, the yellow-and-blacks would seriously get back into title contention. And hopes have increased with the return of top scorer Haaland. The Norwegian striker played in the last half hour of the match against Bielefeld. It was Erling's first appearance after a break of more than a month and a half. Dortmund have three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last five Bundesliga games. Their last loss was in early February, 2-5 against Leverkusen. Meanwhile, the yellow and black have also left the Europa League after a disappointing double against Glasgow Rangers. Dortmund will focus exclusively on the league, with the domestic competition being the only competition Marco Rose's team is still involved in. Borussia's ambition will be all the greater against Mainz, especially as victory brings them so close to leaders Bayern. Defence remains Dortmund's problem. And because of absences, but also because errors, totally atypical of a top defence, have deprived the yellow and black of many points. With 37 goals conceded, Borussia have the second worst defence in the Bundesliga top 6. The away record is not bad for Dortmund, who have 20 points from 12 away games. And in 4 out of their last 5 away games, Borussia are unbeaten. Can the visitors win the Mainz - Borussia Dortmund clash?
Our recommendation tip for Mainz – Dortmund: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE @ 1.80