Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz Preview

Borussia Dortmund welcome Mainz to Signal Iduna Park on Friday evening for a Bundesliga encounter that pits two teams in contrasting form against each other, with kick-off scheduled for 19:30 GMT. While both sides secured victories in their most recent outings, the visitors arrive having demonstrated significantly more consistency over their last five fixtures, creating an intriguing tactical battle in Germany’s top flight.

Dortmund’s recent form shows a mixed picture with three wins and two defeats from their last five matches. Their most recent outing delivered a 2-1 away victory at VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga. Prior to that result, they claimed a hard-fought 3-2 home triumph over 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 in league action. Earlier in this sequence, the Black and Yellows suffered a disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Internazionale in the Champions League. The sequence also includes an impressive 3-0 away win at 1. FC Union Berlin in the Bundesliga and a 2-0 away loss at Tottenham Hotspur in European competition. This run of form highlights their ability to secure results in domestic action while struggling to maintain consistency across all competitions.

Mainz arrive at Signal Iduna Park in excellent form, having collected four victories from their last five matches with just a single defeat. Their most recent match saw them secure a commanding 2-0 home win over FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga. Prior to that success, they claimed an impressive 2-1 away victory at RB Leipzig in league action. Earlier in this sequence, they also recorded a convincing 3-1 home triumph over VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga. The visitors’ only blemish in this run came with a 2-1 away defeat at FC Cologne. The sequence also features a 2-1 home success against 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. This outstanding run demonstrates their attacking prowess and defensive solidity, making them dangerous opponents for any Bundesliga side.

The head-to-head record between these sides is remarkably balanced, with each team claiming two victories from the last five encounters and one match ending in a draw. Most recently, Borussia Dortmund secured a 2-0 away win at Mainz in September 2025, while they also claimed a 3-1 home victory in March 2025. However, Mainz showcase notable successes of their own, recording a 3-1 home win in November 2024 and a commanding 3-0 home triumph in May 2024. The sides also shared a 1-1 draw in December 2023, demonstrating how evenly matched these teams have been in recent years.

Supporters around the world can follow this Bundesliga clash through various broadcast partners. In Germany, the match will be available on RTL, Sky Sport Bundesliga 1, Sky Sport Bundesliga UHD, and Sky Sport Top Event, with streaming options through Sky Go and WOW. British and Irish viewers can watch via BBC Sport Web and BBC iPlayer. US fans can tune in through ESPN Select, fuboTV, and the ESPN App, while Canadian supporters have access via DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, and OneSoccer. Additional coverage extends across Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America through their respective sports networks.

The statistics paint a clear picture of Dortmund’s superiority in the league this season, with the home side having scored 43 goals compared to Mainz’s 25, while also maintaining a significantly better defensive record with just 20 goals conceded against the visitors’ 33. Dortmund’s goal difference dwarfs Mainz’s, reflecting their status as genuine title contenders. However, football matches are decided on the day, and Mainz’s superior recent form suggests they will provide stern opposition. The visitors’ confidence from their three-match winning streak could prove decisive, though overcoming Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park remains one of the Bundesliga’s most challenging away fixtures.

Borussia Dortmund Last 5 Games:

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
✅	VfL Wolfsburg	1-2	Borussia Dortmund	German Bundesliga	Feb 7, 2026
✅	Borussia Dortmund	3-2	1. FC Heidenheim 1846	German Bundesliga	Feb 1, 2026
❌	Borussia Dortmund	0-2	Internazionale	Champions League	Jan 28, 2026
✅	1. FC Union Berlin	0-3	Borussia Dortmund	German Bundesliga	Jan 24, 2026
❌	Tottenham Hotspur	2-0	Borussia Dortmund	Champions League	Jan 20, 2026

Mainz Last 5 Games:

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
✅	Mainz	2-0	FC Augsburg	German Bundesliga	Feb 7, 2026
✅	RB Leipzig	1-2	Mainz	German Bundesliga	Jan 31, 2026
✅	Mainz	3-1	VfL Wolfsburg	German Bundesliga	Jan 24, 2026
❌	FC Cologne	2-1	Mainz	German Bundesliga	Jan 17, 2026
✅	Mainz	2-1	1. FC Heidenheim 1846	German Bundesliga	Jan 13, 2026

Head To Head Record:

Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
Mainz	0-2	Borussia Dortmund	German Bundesliga	Sep 27, 2025
Borussia Dortmund	3-1	Mainz	German Bundesliga	Mar 30, 2025
Mainz	3-1	Borussia Dortmund	German Bundesliga	Nov 9, 2024
Mainz	3-0	Borussia Dortmund	German Bundesliga	May 11, 2024
Borussia Dortmund	1-1	Mainz	German Bundesliga	Dec 19, 2023

TV Listings / Streaming:

Country	Broadcaster
Germany	RTL, Sky Sport Bundesliga 1, Sky Sport Bundesliga UHD, Sky Sport Top Event, Sky Go, WOW
Great Britain	BBC Sport Web, BBC iPlayer
USA	ESPN Select, fuboTV, ESPN App
Canada	DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, OneSoccer
France	beIN Sports 2, beIN SPORTS CONNECT
Australia	beIN SPORTS 2, beIN Sports Connect
Spain	DAZN Spain
Austria	RTL, Sky Sport Bundesliga 1, Sky Sport Bundesliga UHD, Sky Sport Top Event, Sky Go Austria
Switzerland	RTL, Sky Sport Bundesliga 1, Sky Sport Top Event, Sunrise TV
Poland	Polsat Sport 3, Polsat Box Go, Eleven Sports 2 Poland