Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(14) 13 Goals 11 (18)
(10) 6 Assists 9 (15)
(6.5) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
27.6 Average Age 26.9
182.1 Average Height (cm) 183.5
(1) 1.2 Shots pg 1 (1)
(47%) 47% Aerial Duel Success 53% (54%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.9 (0.7)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Mainz
Borussia Dortmund
Player Reason Status Rating
Andreas Hanche-Olsen Doubtful 6.02
Karim Onisiwo Doubtful 6.04
Moritz Jenz Doubtful 7.18
Player Reason Status Rating
Giovanni Reyna Out 6.24
Karim Adeyemi Out 7.33
Niklas Süle Out 6.56
Ramy Bensebaini Out 6.45
Yan Couto Doubtful 6.23
Waldemar Anton Doubtful 6.72
Julian Ryerson Doubtful 6.58
Marcel Sabitzer Doubtful 6.35
Julien Duranville Doubtful 6.88

Team News

Mainz
Borussia Dortmund
  • Karim Onisiwo is nearing a return from a thigh problem, while Andreas Hanche-Olsen has a broken toe and will be out for several weeks. Defender Moritz Jenz is struggling with a muscle injury.
  • Giovanni Reyna is ruled out with a muscle injury, while Julien Duranville has suffered a thigh injury. Niklas Süle will be out for a few weeks with an ankle injury. Almugera Kabar is available after suspension, but Ramy Bensebaini is suspended after picking up five yellow cards.
  • Julian Ryerson has problems with his adductors, while Marcel Sabitzer has a bad back, while Waldemar Anton is feeling a hip injury.
  • Karim Adeyemi will be out for several weeks with a thigh injury. Yan Couto is struggling with a muscle injury.

Prediction

  • Dortmund have lost five in a row on the road in all comps, in stark contrast to their outstanding league best home record of five straight wins.
  • Mainz took four points off Dortmund last season (3-0, 1-1) but were thrashed 4-0 by Bayern in their last home game in the DFB Pokal.
  • Dortmund can edge the Thomas Tuchel / Jürgen Klopp derby with goals at a premium.
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User Predictions

Comments (3)

 
  • Sahin and Can Inshallahahahahahaha

  • Emre Can is killing Dortmund this season lmao, dude needs to hang up his boots

  • Guirassy +140 / Gittens +500 TSA