Borussia Dortmund to Face Mainz 05 Today in Crucial Bundesliga Match

Mainz Struggles, Dortmund's Dominance

As Borussia Dortmund travels to face Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga today, both teams find themselves in contrasting situations. Mainz has endured a challenging season, languishing in the bottom half of the table with only two wins in their last ten matches. In contrast, Dortmund has been in impressive form, winning four of their last five matches and sitting comfortably in the top four.

Dortmund's Resurgent Form and Mainz's Woes

Dortmund's resurgence has been sparked by the return to form of their star striker Erling Haaland. The Norwegian international has scored six goals in his last five appearances, including a hat-trick against Union Berlin last weekend. Meanwhile, Mainz has struggled for consistency throughout the season, failing to win consecutive matches since September.

Dortmund's Injury Concerns and Mainz's Boost

Dortmund will be without the services of several key players today, including Marco Reus, Thorgan Hazard, and Mats Hummels. However, Mainz has received a boost with the return of two defenders, Danny da Costa and Jeremiah St. Juste, from injury.

Dortmund Favored, but Mainz Can Surprise

Despite Dortmund's impressive form and Mainz's struggles, the home side cannot be underestimated. Mainz has a strong record at home this season, with three wins and three draws in their last six matches. If they can produce a similar performance today, they could cause an upset against the high-flying Dortmund.

Match Details and Live Coverage

The match between Mainz and Borussia Dortmund is scheduled to kick off today at 15:30 CET (14:30 GMT). Fans can follow the action live on television or online streaming services.