Probable Lineups
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.
Missing Players
Borussia Dortmund
Mainz
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Thorgan Hazard | Out | 6.55 | |
Marcel Schmelzer | Out | N/A | |
Axel Witsel | Out | 6.74 | |
Jude Bellingham | Doubtful | 6.71 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Pierre Kunde | Out | 6.31 | |
Levin Öztunali | Doubtful | 6.53 | |
Marius Liesegang | Doubtful | N/A | |
Ádám Szalai | Doubtful | 6.21 | |
Edimilson Fernandes | Out | 6.58 |
Team News
Borussia Dortmund
Mainz
- Axel Witsel limped off during the win in Leipzig with a torn Achilles. The Belgian international may not play again this season.
- English youngster Jude Bellingham is nearing a return from a foot injury.
- Thorgan Hazard cannot shake off a muscle injury, but Thomas Delaney is available again following a back injury.
- Thomas Meunier has recovered from a muscle injury, while former skipper Marcel Schmelzer recovers from a knee op.
- Ex-Mainz defender Bo Svensson, who played under the likes of Jürgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel, has taken over as head coach on a deal until 2024.
- After contracting COVID-19 in the summer, Edimilson Fernandes has again returned a positive test and is ruled out.
- Youngster Marius Liesegang could return to the squad after recovering from a back injury, while Moussa Niakhaté is available after suspension.
- Goalkeeper Finn Dahmen made his Bundesliga debut in the defeat at Bayern, but first choice Robin Zentner has recovered from a back injury.
- Philipp Mwene is nearing a return from an ankle injury, while skipper Danny Latza could return to midfield.
- Pierre Kunde Malong is over his encounter with COVID-19, but now needs a knee op and will be missing for several weeks. Levin Öztunali is almost fit again following a thigh injury.
- Former Real Madrid striker Ádám Szalai could return to the squad after recovering from a knee op.
Haaland restored to factory settings?
How many times sancho missed his passes...?
Dortmund should swap reus with haaland for taking penalty. Sometimes we can predict where he going to shoot it , I thought it going to be saved ,but strange..
@nithinbvb Reus has a success rate of 7/11 in penalties. He should definitely not take penalties anymore.
@neumi17 he should not
Dortmund are biggest fixers in Bundesliga .
@footballover imagine honestly believing it
MAinz to upset and win
@MorrisBuck88 You are really quick. Only seconds after they scored you posted this. However I still believe Dortmund is gonna win.
Draw
Haaland hat-trick