Dortmund vs Mainz Prediction & Betting Tips (13 February)

Behind Bayern Munich who seem untouchable, Borussia Dortmund holds the rope to finish in 2nd position at the end of the season. The BVB is currently the runner-up to the Bavarians but it is lagging behind the leader by a fairly significant 6 points. However, he is just as far ahead of his first pursuer. It must be said that Niko Kovac's men have been steady since the winter break with 5 victories in as many matches. The Borussen in fact took the upper hand over Werder 3-0, Sankt Pauli 3-2, Union Berlin 0-3, FC Heidenheim 3-2 and finally Wolfsburg 1-2 last weekend.

Opposite, Mainz obviously does not have the same ambitions of greatness as its opponent of the day and there is no doubt that this team would sign with both hands to finish in 15th place in the ranking at the end of the season, which would be synonymous with maintenance. Quickly found in difficulty, FSV occupied a place in the red zone for a long time and seemed to be heading towards relegation to the lower level. But the visitors have regained hope with the arrival of Urs Fischer and they have even just put together a very good series of 3 victories in a row against Wolfsburg 3-1, Leipzig 1-2 and finally Augsburg 2-0 last weekend. Thanks to these successes, Mainz has finally left the relegation zone and this team now occupies 14th place in the ranking, 2 units ahead of the first relegation zone.

Among the locals, Austrian midfielder Sabitzer will once again be missing. The young defender Mané and the more experienced Can, who suffers from adductor problems, will also be forced to stay in the pits again this week. Executive defender Schlotterbeck is suspended. Less visible this season, former Rennais Serhou Guirassy is regaining his effectiveness and he remains on 3 goals scored over the last 2 days to bring his total to 9 goals in the Bundesliga. The wingers Adeyemi (5 goals) and Brandt (6 goals) and the formidable Beier (5 goals) are also candidates for a place in Niko Kovac's starting 11. On the FSV side, the starting goalkeeper Zentner and the defender Caci will still not be returned.

Midfielder Kawasaki, left piston Veratsching and unused defenders Dal and Bos will also be absent, as will the unfortunate striker Hollerbach whose season is over. Recruited this winter, attackers Silas (Stuttgart, 1 goal since his arrival) and Tietz (Augsburg, 2 goals since his arrival) could combine up front. Double scorer from the penalty spot against Augbsourg, playmaker Amiri now has 9 goals. The probable line-ups for Borussia Dortmund - Mainz: Borussia Dortmund: Kobel - Süle, Anton, Bensebaïni - Couto, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson - Adeyemi, Guirassy, ​​Brandt.

• Summary: Borussia Dortmund is going head to head with 1. FSV Mainz 05 starting on 13 Feb 2026 at 19:30 UTC at Signal Iduna Park stadium, Dortmund city, Germany. The match is a part of the Bundesliga .
• Dortmund Feedinco Rating: 6.96
• Mainz Feedinco Rating: 6.76