Mainz 05 vs Bayern Munich Preview
- Date: Saturday, December 14
- Kick-off Time: 2:30 pm GMT
- Venue: MEWA Arena, Mainz, Germany
Mainz and Bayern Munich will go toe-to-toe on matchday 14 of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season. Mainz has enjoyed a decent campaign so far and is in the ninth spot with 19 points from 13 matches. The Bavarians, on the other hand, are in their familiar place at the top of the league with an impressive 33 points so far. The Mainz vs Bayern Munich fixture will be another opportunity for the record German champions to showcase their domestic pedigree.
Mainz will be content with how the recent matches have played out. In the last six games, the club has collected three victories to go with a draw and two defeats. Mainz is a well-known name in German football. Last season, the club finished 13th in the league and so far the performances indicate an improvement on that front. Mainz lost 4-0 to Bayern in the cup a month ago and will be hungry not to give the Bavarians another comfortable outing.
Last season was considered an anomaly by many in the football community. Bayern Munich’s monopoly on the Bundesliga was finally broken and the title went to Leverkusen following a disappointing showing by Bayern. The six-time European champions have gone back to the basics and currently enjoy a six-point lead at the top of the league. Vincent Kompany has his flaws in the gameplan executed by him but no one can deny the potential that the Bayern team currently possesses.
Mainz 05 Team News
Andreas Hanche-Olsen (Muscle Injury), Danny da Costa (Groin Injury), Gabriel Vidovic (Ankle Injury), and Nelson Weiper (Muscle Injury) will not be available for Mainz against Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich Team News
Vincent Kompany has done an impressive job in light of the injury issues at his disposal. Several key Bayern players have been ruled out including Alphonso Davies, Harry Kane, Hiroki Ito, Joao Palhinha, Josip Stanisic, Kingsley Coman, Manuel Neuer, and Serge Gnabry.
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Mainz 05 vs Bayern Munich Predicted Lineups
Mainz 05 Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)
Goalkeeper: Zentner
Defenders: Leitsch, Bell, Kohr
Midfielders: Caci, Sano, Amiri, Mwene
Forwards: Nebel, Lee, Burkardt
Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Peretz
Defenders: Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Guerreiro
Midfielders: Kimmich, Goretzka, Musiala
Forwards: Olise, Sane, Muller
Mainz 05 vs Bayern Munich H2H Record
Unsurprisingly, Mainz 05 has struggled to compete in meetings with Bayern Munich. Overall, in the last five head-to-head matches between the two clubs, Mainz has won only one game while the remaining four have been taken by the Bavarians.
| Result | Date and Competition |
| Mainz 0-4 Bayern Munich | 2024, DFB Pokal |
| Bayern Munich 8-1 Mainz | 2024, Bundesliga |
| Mainz 1-3 Bayern Munich | 2023, Bundesliga |
| Mainz 3-1 Bayern Munich | 2023, Bundesliga |
| Mainz 0-4 Bayern Munich | 2023, DFB Pokal |
Key Players to Watch in Mainz 05 vs Bayern Munich
Michael Olise (Bayern Munich)
The football world was stunned by Bayern’s acquisition of Michael Olise in the summer. Bayern beat several top English clubs to the Frenchman’s signature and so far they will not have any doubts over that decision. Olise has already recorded nine goals and six assists this season and there is so much more to his game than just statistics. Olise delivered a spectacular performance against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Tuesday with two goals and an assist.
Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich)
Jamal Musiala is one of the most precious gems in German football currently. Unlike the usual German style, Musiala’s play is outlined by flair, close dribbling, and his ability to glide past defenders. Musiala is just 21 years old and is already regarded as one of the best in his position. Jamal Musiala will be aware that there are still a few areas to work on in his game but he will consider Bayern Munich as the right environment to undergo that development. The German international has 13 goals and four assists this season.
Mainz 05 vs Bayern Munich Prediction
There is little to indicate that Mainz will have any chance of securing anything positive from the game against Bayern Munich. The table toppers are of good quality despite the injuries, and they earn a comfortable victory.
Predicted Score: Mainz 05 1-3 Bayern Munich
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Where to watch Mainz 05 vs Bayern Munich Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | ESPN Plus |
| UK | Sky Sports Football |
| India | Sony |
| Germany | Sky Sports Bundesliga |
FAQs
Q. When is Mainz 05 vs Bayern Munich?
A. The Mainz 05 vs Bayern Munich match will be played on 14ᵗʰ December at the MEWA Arena, Mainz, Germany.
Q. Where to watch Mainz 05 vs Bayern Munich live for free?
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Q. What is the predicted score in Mainz 05 vs Bayern Munich?
A. Our predicted score for the upcoming Mainz 05 vs Bayern Munich fixture is 3-1 to Bayern Munich.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Mainz 05 vs Bayern Munich?
A. The last five meetings between Mainz 05 and Bayern Munich ended in four wins for Bayern and one for Mainz with an aggregate score of 5-20.