Sparks will fly as Dynamo Dresden and Mainz battle for a place in the second round of the DFB Pokal at Rudolf Harbig Stadion on Monday, 18 August 2025.
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Dynamo Dresden vs Mainz predictions: Goals expected to flow
Key stats
- At least three goals were scored in seven of Mainz's last nine matches.
- Dynamo Dresden's last seven games went above the 2.5-goal threshold.
- Mainz are currently on a 10-game unbeaten run across all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Dynamo Dresden 1-3 Mainz
Dynamo Dresden have kicked off their 2. Bundesliga campaign with back-to-back defeats. Not only are they on a four-game winless streak (D1, L3), but Thomas Stamm’s troops are up against a Bundesliga side.
Keeping in mind that Mainz have no losses in their last 10 games, we are confident that the visitors will reign supreme after 90 minutes.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Dynamo Dresden are up against it
- HOME: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of this skirmish, Mainz 05 are the expected winners at 10/11 (1.91). Teams with these odds generally have a 52.4% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that both teams were on the scoresheet in Dynamo Dresden's last five games. On that note, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 3/4 (1.75). That one has a 57.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First encounter
This will be the first clash between these teams, although Dynamo Dresden have a 1-2-1 win-draw-loss record in four previous meetings with Mainz’s youth team.
Dynamo Dresden preview: A clean bill of health
Dynamo Dresden started the season in poor fashion, losing their opening two matches, and they could struggle against Mainz on Monday with their defence leaking goals.
The hosts will enter this game without fresh injuries, which means coach Stamm has the luxury of lining up his strongest XI for this encounter, with striker Christoph Daferner, who scored two of the team's three goals so far this season, leading the line.
Predicted lineup: Schreiber (GK), Faber, Boeder, Bunning, Risch, Amoako, Sapina, Lemmer, Froling, Kother & Daferner.
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Magdeburg
2
Dynamo Dresden
1
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Greuther Furth
3
Dynamo Dresden
2
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SC Freiburg
3
Dynamo Dresden
3
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L
Slavia Prague
4
Dynamo Dresden
2
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W
SV Ried
1
Dynamo Dresden
3
Mainz preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
On the other hand, this will be Mainz's first competitive match of the season, as the Bundesliga starts this weekend. However, they have prepared well going into this matchup, picking up five wins and two draws in seven preseason games.
Coach Bo Henriksen is expected to begin the competitive season with his usual 4-4-2 setup, with forwards Jae-Sung Lee and Benedict Hollerbach as potential starters up front.
Predicted lineup: Zentner (GK), Kohr, Leitsch, Caci, Amiri, Nebel, Sano, Mwene, Hollerbach & Lee.
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Bochum
1
Mainz
4
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Eintracht Frankfurt
1
Mainz
1
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Bayern Munich
3
Mainz
0
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Wolfsburg
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Mainz
2
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TSG Hoffenheim
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Mainz
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Player to watch: Christoph Daferner
After a successful loan spell in which he had 19 goal contributions in the 3. Liga last season, Christoph Daferner joined Dynamo Dresden on a permanent deal from Nurnberg this summer. The 27-year-old has scored in his last two appearances and will look to extend that run to three games on Monday night.