Borussia Dortmund manager Nuri Sahin is optimistic that his team can secure their third straight victory as they head to Mewa Arena on Saturday to face Mainz 05 in their 10th Bundesliga season match. The Mainz vs Borussia Dortmund match will kick off at 14:30 UK Time.
Mainz have been a part of Germany’s top division for 16 seasons running, during which time they have often finished in the middle of the pack or below. The 05ers seem to be a squad that will be in the middle of their typical standings this year, and that’s saying something, considering how early it is. They have 10 points in nine games, good for 1.11 points per game and 13th overall. This is only a little improvement over the previous season when they averaged 1.03 points per game. Their home record this year is especially concerning, and they will be aiming for their first home victory of the season against one of Germany’s best sides.
It was an unusual season for Borussia Dortmund. They were terrible in the Bundesliga, ending in fifth place, but they’ve been amazing in the Champions League, making it to the finals. With their elimination from the Cup and current position in fifth place in the Bundesliga, the Prussians are again somewhat disappointing in domestic events this year. But they’re back on track in the CL, where they’ve won three of four games. Constant injury concerns and an abnormally poor road record have been their most significant challenges this season.
Mainz vs Borussia Dortmund date & kick-off time
- Competition: German Bundesliga
- Game Day: Saturday, November 9, 2024
- Kick-off: 14:30 UK Time
- Stadium: MEWA ARENA, Mainz
How to watch Mainz vs Borussia Dortmund on TV
- UK: N/A
- USA: ESPN+, ESPN App
- Germany: Sky Go, WOW, Sky Sport Bundesliga 1, Sky Sport Bundesliga 3, ARD Mediatheksportschau.de
- Australia: beIN Sports Connect
- Canada: DAZN Canada
Mainz vs Borussia Dortmund probable squads
Mainz predicted lineup: Robin Zentner, Dominik Kohr, Stefan Bell, Maxim Leitsch, Anthony Caci, Philipp Mwene, Kaishu Sano, Nadiem Amiri, Paul Nebel, Jae-Sung Lee, Jonathan Burkardt
Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup: Alexander Meyer, Pascal Gross, Emre Can, Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, Felix Nmecha, Maximilian Beier, Marcel Sabitzer, Julian Brandt, Jamie Gittens, Serhou Guirassy
