Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
3-4-2-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.7)
7
Average Ratings
6.6
(6.5)
30.1
Average Age
29.6
184.6
Average Height (cm)
184.1
(0.9)
1.3
Shots pg
0.8
(0.7)
(55%)
58%
Aerial Duel Success
48%
(48%)
(1)
0.8
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.4)
(1.2)
1
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.1)
* 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.
