The Dortmund vs Mainz prediction for Friday’s Bundesliga clash points toward a strong home performance at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK. Borussia Dortmund host Mainz 05 on 13 February 2026 and will aim to continue their push near the top of the table. This preview includes lineups, team news, stats and the best betting tips for the match.
Match details
- Competition: Bundesliga Round 22
- Date: 13 February 2026
- Kick-off: 19:30 UTC
- Venue: SIGNAL IDUNA PARK
Match preview
Dortmund come into this game in solid domestic form and usually perform well at home. They have won several recent league matches and continue to create plenty of chances in attack. Mainz have also been competitive, picking up important wins and showing good scoring form.
The home side should control possession, while Mainz may rely on counter-attacks and set pieces. With both teams scoring regularly, this fixture could produce goals.
Predicted lineups
Borussia Dortmund
Gregor Kobel – Süle, Anton, Bensebaini – Ryerson, Jobe Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson – Brandt, Beier – Guirassy
Mainz 05
Daniel Batz – Posch, Bell, Kohr – Da Costa, Lee, Sano, Amiri, Widmer – Silas, Tietz
Team news
Dortmund missing:
Sabitzer, Yan Couto, Emre Can, Mane (injuries)
Schlotterbeck (suspension)
Mainz missing:
Sieb, Maloney, Kawasaki, Zentner, Dal, Caci, Hollerbach (injuries)
Dortmund still have strong attacking depth, while Mainz’s defensive absences could be important.
Recent form
Dortmund:
Wolfsburg 1-2 Dortmund
Dortmund 3-2 Heidenheim
Union Berlin 0-3 Dortmund
Tottenham 2-0 Dortmund
Dortmund 0-2 Inter
Mainz:
Mainz 2-0 Augsburg
Leipzig 1-2 Mainz
Mainz 3-1 Wolfsburg
Köln 2-1 Mainz
Mainz 2-1 Heidenheim
Both teams have been scoring consistently in recent matches.
Head-to-head
- Dortmund wins: 21
- Mainz wins: 6
- Draws: 6
Dortmund won the last meeting earlier this season and often perform well in this fixture at home.
Betting tips
This game should favor the home side thanks to stronger squad depth and home advantage. Mainz can still score, but Dortmund’s attack may be decisive.
Main tip: Dortmund to win
Other tips:
- Over 2.5 goals
- Both teams to score
- Guirassy anytime scorer
Correct score: Dortmund 3-1 Mainz
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