Mainz 05 — Borussia Dortmund : Match Preview and Prediction for September 27,2025

Mainz 05’s Recent Performance

Mainz is gradually recovering after a somewhat challenging season. Nevertheless, Bo Henriksen’s squad secured their first away victory in the Bundesliga during the last round, completely dismantling Augsburg’s home team with a 4-1 scoreline. The 05ers had effectively sealed the outcome by the 60th minute, even playing with ten men, as they led 0-5 before both teams exchanged goals towards the end of the match.

Mainz 05’s Momentum and Player Availability

This triumph marked their inaugural league win of the season, a result from which the 05ers should build momentum and climb the standings, given the strength and cohesion of their squad. For the upcoming clash against Borussia, the home team will be without Kaci, Dahl, Kohr (who was red-carded against Augsburg), and Gleyber.

Borussia Dortmund’s Demanding Schedule

Borussia Dortmund experienced a demanding week, as acknowledged by coach Niko Kovač. It began with a thrilling 4-4 draw against Juventus in Turin during the Champions League opener, where the ‘Black and Yellows’ squandered a two-goal lead in injury time. Subsequently, despite a tough battle, Dortmund managed a narrow 1-0 home victory over Wolfsburg, thanks to an early goal from Karim Adeyemi.

Borussia Dortmund’s Form and Injury Concerns

Achieving three wins and a draw in their initial four league matches is a strong start, but according to the Croatian tactician, “the team is a bit fatigued.” This sets the stage for a challenging away fixture against Mainz, a venue that has proven particularly difficult for Dortmund in recent years. The visitors will be without Anselmino, Süle, Duranville, Emre Can, and Silva due to injuries, which primarily impacts their defensive depth.