Borussia Dortmund have been comfortable in their recent head-to-head encounters with Mainz: Dortmund haven't lost to the "Carnival" side at home since 2021, and they confidently won 2-0 away in September. Despite their Champions League setbacks, Kovac's team has improved in the Bundesliga, beating Wolfsburg and Heidenheim (albeit with goals conceded) and thrashing Union Berlin. The Blackburn Rovers are extremely motivated to stay in the Champions League zone, and they must take their share of the action at home.
Mainz is on the rise, with four wins in five matches, including an away win over Leipzig. However, this run has largely been built on home games, with the team losing half of their away games.
The visitors are overheated by their results, and the hosts have a chance to catch Bayern. Even if their defense isn't perfect, Borussia's attacking potential will decide the outcome.
