Mainz vs Dortmund tips and predictions

Mainz facing frustration

On 20 points Mainz are set to host 28-point Dortmund. There are 6 places between these two Bundesliga sides.

Dortmund will have confidence about the win. Their price looks generous as far as this match-up is concerned. The following preview pinpoints the most important goal scoring stats in order to explain the best value selection, which in this case is the away win.

The hosts haven't had things all their way in some of their latest showings. On their own soil Mainz's performances have been scrutinised. They've scored one or less goals in 6 of their last 7 games on their own turf. Those numbers might not be enough even if they're up against an outfit beset with injury woes. When defending Mainz's performances have shown some signs of trouble. They need to be better when clearing their lines. Letting in an average of 2.4 goals across their latest 5 games has been problematic.

Dortmund have won 9 of their last 18 trips away. One way or another it looks like a decent clash and if they give a hundred and ten percent then the away win looks like a good pick. Their best performances have been made possible by their confidence in front of goal. They've scored two or more goals in 9 of their last 14 games and if the hosts show any overconfidence the visitors can impress their advantages here.

Away from the 1X2 there's a decent separate bet in the BTTS market with the No option.

The head-to-head shows that Dortmund have won 15 of the last 20 matches between these two.