FSV Mainz 05 vs Borussia Dortmund
Bundesliga this season
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Borussia Dortmund in trip to Mainz after UCL win over Graz.
As Mainz looks to end their winless home streak, they host Borussia Dortmund, a team struggling to replicate their impeccable home form on the road, in a clash that's tantalizingly layered with recent history and the potential for tactical surprises.
FSV Mainz 05
Mainz recently secured a point with a goalless draw at Freiburg, extending their unbeaten away record to four matches (2W, 2D). After the game, Mainz winger Paul Nebel remarked, "I think we'll gladly take a point from Freiburg. The result is fair."
This was Mainz's second consecutive draw, placing them 13th in the league with 10 points (2W, 4D, 3L). It's their longest wait for a league win under manager Bo Henriksen.
On Saturday, Mainz hosts Borussia Dortmund, eager to return to winning form. However, they have struggled at home, failing to win any of their last five home matches (0W, 2D, 3L), reminiscent of their 2020-21 run.
Nonetheless, recent performances against Dortmund might boost Mainz's confidence. They are unbeaten in their last three BL games against them (2W, 1D) and won the last meeting 3-0. This marks a chance to win consecutive BL games against Dortmund for the first time.
A 3-4-2-1 formation with Jonathan Burkardt leading the attack is expected for their upcoming match.
Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund are coming off a 1-0 win over Strum Graz in the UEFA Champions League, thanks to a late goal by Donyell Malen. They also triumphed in their last Bundesliga match, overturning a deficit to secure a 2-1 victory over Leipzig at home last Saturday.
This win helped maintain their perfect Bundesliga home record under Nuri Şahin, with five wins out of five. It also propelled Dortmund up to 7th place with 16 points, as they seek to improve their mixed form [WLWLW].
A concern for the Black and Yellow is their away form, as they have failed to win any of their opening four away matches. Failing to secure a victory against Mainz would make Dortmund only the second team this century to begin with such a contrasting home and away record.
The last similar run occurred in the 1967-68 season. Şahin is set to use a 4—1—4—1 formation with Serhou Guirassy leading up front. Ramy Bensebaini will miss the match due to suspension, and Karim Adeyemi heads a lengthy injury list.
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