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Borussia Dortmund and Mainz 05 meet at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund on Saturday, Jan 9 at 3:30 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the Bundesliga. Borussia Dortmund hold the advantage but neither side can afford to drop points.
Borussia Dortmund come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 4). Mainz 05 travel in mixed form (2W 1D 1L), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.
History strongly favours Borussia Dortmund here — they've won 6 of 10 previous meetings against Mainz 05, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Borussia Dortmund won 4–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.4 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: Borussia Dortmund look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Mainz 05 will make it uncomfortable. Borussia Dortmund to win.