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The Bundesliga returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as FSV Mainz lock horns with Borussia Dortmund in an intriguing encounter at the MEWA Arena on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
FSV Mainz vs Borussia Dortmund Preview
Borussia Dortmund are in fifth place in the Bundesliga standings and have been fairly impressive over the past year. The away side edged SK Sturm Graz to a narrow 1-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
FSV Mainz, on the other hand, are in 13th place in the league table and have not been at their best this season. The hosts were held to a 0-0 stalemate by SC Freiburg in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this weekend.
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FSV Mainz vs Borussia Dortmund Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Borussia Dortmund have a good recent record against FSV Mainz and have won 20 out of the last 38 matches between the two teams, as opposed to FSV Mainz's seven victories.
- FSV Mainz are unbeaten in their last three matches against Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga and have achieved such a streak against them on only one previous occasion in the history of the competition.
- FSV Mainz are winless in their last three matches in the Bundesliga - their longest such run in the competition under Bo Henrikson.
- Borussia Dortmund have won all five of their matches at home in the Bundesliga this season but are winless in their four matches away from home in the competition.
FSV Mainz vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction
Borussia Dortmund have been poor away from home in the Bundesliga but have shown flashes of brilliance this season. Serhou Guirassy has been impressive for his side so far and will look to add to his goal tally on Saturday.
FSV Mainz have struggled this season and have a point to prove going into this game. Borussia Dortmund are in better form and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: FSV Mainz 1-3 Borussia Dortmund
FSV Mainz vs Borussia Dortmund Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Borussia Dortmund to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Borussia Dortmund to score first - Yes
