Dortmund Visit Mainz With 12-Game Unbeaten Run at Stake

Selection constraints shape a meeting between unbeaten Dortmund and a Mainz side without captain Dominik Kohr.

Overview

Kick-off is Saturday at 2:30pm BST at the Mewa Arena, with UK coverage on Sky Sports according to OneFootball.
Niko Kovač says Fabio Silva has stepped up in training and could make the squad, while Nico Schlotterbeck has returned to training and will be monitored.
Emre Can remains out with a groin issue, Julien Duranville is recovering from shoulder surgery, and Aarón Anselmino is unavailable; Serhou Guirassy is expected to be fit after a minor knock.
Mainz are without suspended captain Dominik Kohr, with coach Bo Henriksen confirming Armindo Sieb will start again after scoring in last week’s 4-1 win at Augsburg.
OneFootball’s previews list predicted XIs for both teams, with Dortmund tipped to start Kobel, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini, Ryerson, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson, Adeyemi, Beier and Guirassy.