Mainz faces Borussia Dortmund in their next Bundesliga match, hoping to improve after a tough October and a winless November so far. The last encounter saw Mainz claim a 3-0 victory, but their current form is concerning, marked by a 0-0 draw with Freiburg that extended their winless streak to four matches, with three of those games ending without a goal. They are also winless in five home matches this season.
Dortmund, having won 20 of their 37 meetings with Mainz, come in as favorites, buoyed by recent victories over Sturm Graz and Leipzig. However, they have struggled on the road, failing to win their last five away matches, with a record of zero wins in six Bundesliga away games. Historically, Dortmund has had difficulty against Mainz, with only one win in their last three encounters.
Given both teams’ struggles, this match promises to be competitive, but Dortmund’s overall experience gives them a slight edge.