Borussia Dortmund vs 1. FSV Mainz 05, Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Borussia Dortmund vs 1. FSV Mainz 05 — Bundesliga at Signal Iduna Park.
- Borussia Dortmund 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Schlager
- Assistant 1 Sven Waschitzki
- Assistant 2 Arno Blos
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 2 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 3 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
| 4 | FC Schalke 04 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | SC Paderborn 07 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | SV 07 Elversberg | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | FC Bayern München | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Borussia Dortmund | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | VfB Stuttgart | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SC Freiburg | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | FC Augsburg | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Hamburger SV | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | 1. FC Köln | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | SV Werder Bremen | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Mar | RB Leipzig | A | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Mar | Lille OSC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Mar | FC Augsburg | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Mar | Lille OSC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Mar | FC St. Pauli 1910 | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | Borussia Dortmund | A | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Mar | SC Freiburg | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Mar | Borussia Mönchengladbach | A | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Mar | RB Leipzig | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Feb | FC St. Pauli 1910 | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Feb | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Borussia Dortmund | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #16 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Borussia Dortmund are 8th (0 pts). 1. FSV Mainz 05 are 16th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: 1. FSV Mainz 05 gets underway.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Borussia Dortmund in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past 1. FSV Mainz 05's compact 3-4-2-1.
- 15' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' Jae-sung Lee is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Borussia Dortmund so far.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nadiem Amiri made 407 appearances and scored 27 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 39' The Germany Maximilian Beier breaks the deadlock on 39 minutes. 1-0!
- 42' A stunning finish from Emre Can — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 45' A moment of madness from Yan Couto on 45 minutes earns him a card. Borussia Dortmund will be frustrated.
- 50' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 55' Both keepers have barely been tested. Borussia Dortmund and 1. FSV Mainz 05 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 60' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 60 minutes.
- 62' The Borussia Dortmund manager makes a substitution. Yan Couto departs to be replaced by Daniel Svensson.
- 65' The crowd applauds Jae-sung Lee as he leaves the pitch. Hyun-seok Hong steps in for 1. FSV Mainz 05.
- 66' Another change for 1. FSV Mainz 05 made on 66 minute. Silvan Widmer leaves to be changed by Nikolas Veratschnig.
- 71' The 1. FSV Mainz 05 bench stirs into life. Jonathan Burkardt is withdrawn and Nelson Weiper gets his opportunity.
- 72' Maximilian Beier adds to his 1 season tally! Borussia Dortmund lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
- 76' What a strike from Paul Nebel! The score is 3-1.
- 79' The crowd applauds Julian Brandt as he leaves the pitch. Carney Chukwuemeka steps in for Borussia Dortmund.
- 84' Over 84 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 88' The whistle greets Paul Nebel as he departs to be replaced by Armindo Sieb.
- 89' Nico Schlotterbeck was booked on 89.
- 90' Another substitution for Borussia Dortmund to replace Karim Adeyemi by Jamie Bynoe-Gittens on 90 minute.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Borussia Dortmund players.
Lineups
Borussia Dortmund Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 13
- 10
- 3
- 1
-
6
Salih Ozcan ↓ Niklas Sule 79'
- 26
- 23
- 4
- 14
- 27
-
2
Yan Couto ↓ Daniel Svensson 62'
Bench
-
5
Ramy Bensebaini ↑ 90'
-
25
Niklas Sule ↑ 79'
- 33
- 7
-
24
Daniel Svensson ↑ 62'
-
17
Carney Chukwuemeka ↑ 79'
-
43
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens ↑ 90'
- 16
- 36
1. FSV Mainz 05 Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
-
19
Anthony Caci ↓ Arnaud Nordin 88'
- 27
- 29
- 18
- 21
- 30
-
8
Paul Nebel ↓ Armindo Sieb 88'
- 25
- 3
- 6
-
7
Jae-sung Lee ↓ Hyun-seok Hong 65'
Bench
-
9
Arnaud Nordin ↑ 88'
- 5
- 15
- 33
-
11
Armindo Sieb ↑ 88'
- 1
-
44
Nelson Weiper ↑ 71'
-
14
Hyun-seok Hong ↑ 65'
-
22
Nikolas Veratschnig ↑ 66'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marco Reus | 4 |
| Robin Quaison | 3 |
| Jae-sung Lee | 3 |
| Jadon Sancho | 3 |
| Jonathan Burkardt | 3 |
| Erling Haaland | 3 |
| Julian Brandt | 2 |
| Raphael Guerreiro | 2 |
Head to Head
Borussia Dortmund Form
1. FSV Mainz 05 Form
2025-03-30
Borussia Dortmund
3–1
1. FSV Mainz 05
L
2025-03-15
1. FSV Mainz 05
2–2
SC Freiburg
D
2025-03-07
Borussia Mönchengladbach
1–3
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
2025-03-01
RB Leipzig
1–2
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
2025-02-22
1. FSV Mainz 05
2–0
FC St. Pauli 1910
W
2025-02-16
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
0–2
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
0.79
Borussia Dortmund xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87
1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 77% + Borussia Dortmund or Draw 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Borussia Dortmund win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.66
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 1.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 2.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 3.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Borussia Dortmund or Draw
68%
Draw or 1. FSV Mainz 05
66%
Borussia Dortmund or 1. FSV Mainz 05
65%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Borussia Dortmund win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–1 not predicted3 – 1Actual
0 – 0
21.8%
0 – 1
15.1%
1 – 1
14%
1 – 0
13.5%
0 – 2
6.7%
1 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
5.5%
2 – 1
5.1%
2 – 2
2.4%
0 – 3
1.9%
1 – 3
1.7%
3 – 0
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Borussia Dortmund
| Handicap | Borussia Dortmund covers | Push | 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 19% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 21% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Borussia Dortmund keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
46%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

