Mainz vs Dortmund prediction: GERMANY: Bundesliga betting tips on match 2024-05-10 16:30.
[p]Just under a year ago, Mainz shattered Borussia Dortmund hearts as a 2-2 draw on the final day of the Bundesliga season wrecked their title dreams. This season, it’s the 05ers who are in desperate need of points, as they enter the round in the relegation play-off place and a point adrift of safety, leaving their 15-year stint in the top-flight hanging by a thread.[/p]
[p]Bo Henriksen’s men do at least have positive momentum, as they’ve now avoided defeat in each of their last seven matches (W3, D4). Three consecutive 1-1 draws have slowed their charge towards survival however, and points here could be crucial as Mainz, who’ve failed to win on the road in the Bundesliga all season, travel to Wolfsburg on the final day.[/p]
[p]They’ll be hoping that visitors Borussia Dortmund are suffering from a European hangover, after the Black and Yellows secured a momentous victory over PSG to secure their place in the UEFA Champions League final. Boss Edin Terzić, who was a supporter on the terraces the last time Dortmund reached such heights, was left bursting with pride at the recovery his side have made from such a sobering experience in this fixture 12 months ago.[/p]
[p]As they head to the Mewa Arena, Dortmund could perhaps be forgiven for having their foot off the gas with their place in next season’s Champions League already secure. Generating momentum ahead of their date with destiny could be imperative though, as only Bayer Leverkusen (42) have won more points on the road than Dortmund pre-round (30).[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Anthony Caci has assisted Jonathan Burkardt for Mainz’s opening goal in three of their last four matches! Dortmund legend Marco Reus gears up for his final away league match with the club against one of his favourite opponents – only against Werder Bremen (16) has he won more often than against Mainz (15).[/p]
[p]Hot stat: Udinese (18) are the only side in Europe’s traditional top-five leagues with more draws than Mainz (14) this season.[/p]