Our Dynamo Dresden vs Mainz Prediction: 2-1
Dynamo Dresden vs Mainz in the Germany DFB Pokal is scheduled for an 16:00 GMT kick-off on Monday August 18, 2025. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Dynamo Dresden vs Mainz prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Dynamo Dresden's Last Match – Dynamo Dresden vs Magdeburg
Dynamo Dresden will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 Germany Bundesliga II defeat at the hands of Magdeburg on August 9. In that match, Dynamo Dresden had 60% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dynamo Dresden | 60% | 8 (1) | 1.25 | 61 |
Magdeburg | 40% | 5 (5) | 0.59 | 18 |
Mainz's Last Match – Mainz vs Strasbourg
Mainz will look to build on their last result following a 0-0 Elite Club Friendlies stalemate against Strasbourg on August 9. In that match, Mainz controlled 55% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mainz | 55% | 0 (3) | - | 51 |
Strasbourg | 45% | 0 (5) | - | 32 |
Dynamo Dresden vs Mainz Stats
Key Stats
| Dynamo Dresden | Mainz | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.26 | Attacking Strength | 0.71 |
| 0.75 | Defence Strength | 1.01 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.4 | Average Scored | 3.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Dynamo Dresden are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Mainz average 3.5 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Dynamo Dresden 24-16
Mainz 35-12
What are the odds for this match?
Dynamo Dresden to win: @3.8
Draw: @3.6
Mainz to win: @1.9
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825