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It's starting to get almost eerie. Whether it's VfL Wolfsburg, Bayer Leverkusen, or Bayern Munich, no club has managed to defeat BVB in twelve Bundesliga matches. Now, 1. FSV Mainz 05 will attempt to end this winning streak on September 27, at 3:30 PM.

In the history of the Bundesliga, Mainz and Dortmund have faced each other 38 times. The Black and Yellows have a clear lead with 21 wins to 7, along with ten draws and a goal difference of 64:39. However, the last two away games of the Westphalians in the state capital of Rhineland-Palatinate ended in defeat: 0-3 (2023/24), 1-3 (2024/25).

Recently, things have been less than satisfactory for Mainz at their home Mewa Arena. Spanning seasons, Mainz has been waiting for a home win for seven matches. Last season ended with five consecutive draws. The 2024/25 season even began with two 0-1 defeats: first against 1. FC Köln, then against RB Leipzig.

On the other hand, BVB is in excellent form. Considering all competitions, the Westphalians have suffered only one (!) defeat in the last 18 matches – specifically in the Club World Cup quarterfinals with a 2-3 loss to Real Madrid. In contrast, they have achieved 13 wins and four draws.

Early Starters from Dortmund

Niko Kovač's team is alert from the first minute. In the last nine Bundesliga games, Borussia has always been in the lead at halftime. With this series, the Champions League participant matched the record of FC Bayern (twice) and 1. FC Köln (once).

With four goals, striker Serhou Guirassy seamlessly continues his successful streak from his first year in Dortmund. But the defense also impresses. Although FC St. Pauli scored three goals against Borussia on the first matchday of the Bundesliga, Dortmund's goalkeeper Gregor Kobel hasn't had to retrieve the ball from his own net since. Together with league leader Bayern Munich, BVB has the most secure defense in the league, with only three goals conceded.

Both teams rely on early ball recoveries. In the current Bundesliga season, Mainz has achieved this most frequently (41) – followed by their opponent Dortmund (34). Mainz also leads in pressing sequences (64), just ahead of the Black and Yellows (55).

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