Probable Lineups
3-4-2-1
4-4-1-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.8)
7.1
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.6)
30.5
Average Age
29.7
184.5
Average Height (cm)
184.2
(0.9)
1.1
Shots pg
1.1
(0.9)
(51%)
54%
Aerial Duel Success
47%
(48%)
(1.2)
0.9
Dribbles pg
0.8
(0.8)
(1.2)
1
Tackles pg
1.3
(1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.
Missing Players
Borussia Dortmund
Mainz
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan-Axel Zagadou | Out | 6.98 | |
| Mahmoud Dahoud | Out | 6.57 | |
| Thomas Delaney | Out | 6.98 | |
| Nico Schulz | Doubtful | 6.5 | |
| Marco Reus | Doubtful | 7.5 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Zentner | Out | 6.79 | |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | Out | 6.25 | |
| Edimilson Fernandes | Out | 6.43 |
Team News
Borussia Dortmund
Mainz
- Wunderkind striker Erling Haaland returned with a last-minute winner at the weekend.
- Marco Reus is back training, but will not be rushed back.
- Thomas Delaney could miss the rest of the campaign with a muscle injury.
- Key defender Mats Hummels is available after suspension, so Emre Can may move into midfield, alongside Axel Witsel.
- Mahmoud Dahoud is out for the season after picking up a knee injury in the season defining defeat to Bayern Munich.
- Nico Schulz continues to be troubled by a muscle injury, while Dan-Axel Zagadou has already been ruled out for the rest of the campaign.
- Mainz Head coach Achim Beierlorzer has work to do to stave off relegation.
- Taiwo Awoniyi suffered a serious concussion and is ruled out.
- Ridle Baku is available after suspension, but Edimilson Fernandes is on the naughty step after picking up five yellows.
- The experienced Jeffrey Bruma, on loan from Wolfsburg, only temporarily managed to bolster a brittle back line and could lose his spot.
- Jeremiah St. Juste may come into a porous defence if he overcomes a knee injury.
- Ex-Real Madrid striker Ádám Szalai may lose his spot up front to the more mobile Jean-Philippe Mateta.
- Robin Zentner is out for the rest of the season with a knee injury. Florian Müller will continue in goal.
- Stefan Bell is available again after seven months out with an ankle problem.
