Bayern Munich vs Mainz Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Bundesliga 2025-26

The Bavarians have defeated the 05ers in four of their last five attempts.

Bayern Munich are all set to battle it out against Mainz 05 in what is going to be their matchweek 14 of the 2025-26 Bundesliga. This is going to be an entertaining game, which will take place at the Allianz Arena.

The Vincent Kompany-led Bayern Munich continue their undefeated run in the ongoing edition of the German top-flight. They are at the top of the league table and will only be looking to extend their lead at the top. The Bavarians have performed well against FSV Mainz 05 in the past and will be keen to come up with another win here.

Working for the weekend 💪 pic.twitter.com/nTxWPlQP7k

— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) December 11, 2025

The visitors are going to be under pressure from the start due to their current run of form. They are in last place in the Bundesliga points table and with this rate, they might even get relegated at the end of the season. The 05ers will have a tough contest in their hands and are likely to struggle yet again.

Kick-off:

• Location: München, Germany
• Stadium: Allianz Arena
• Date: Sunday, December 14
• Kick-off Time: 10:00 p.m. IST/ 04:30 p.m. GMT/ 11:30 a.m. ET/ 08:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: Robin Braun
• VAR: In use

Form:

Munich: L-W-W-W-W

Mainz: D-L-L-L-D

Players to Watch

Lennart Karl (Bayern Munich)

The 17-year-old continues to perform well for the German giants. He was also one of the goal scorers for Bayern Munich in their 3-1 win against Sporting CP in the Champions League. Lennart Karl has scored two goals and has two assists in 11 Bundesliga appearances this season.

🤩 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗡𝗬 🤩Youngest player to score in three consecutive Champions League matches! 🤩 💎 pic.twitter.com/0wOmbqb9ey

— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) December 10, 2025

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz 05)

Nadiem Amiri will be keen to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the mighty Bavarians. He has four goal contributions in 12 German league games this season. The 29-year-old controls the ball well in the midfield and also has a significant role to play in the attacking front.

Match Facts

• Bayern Munich are on a four-match winning streak.
• FSV Mainz 05 have only won one of their 13 Bundesliga games this season.
• The 05ers have defeated the Bavarians once in their last five attempts.

Bayern Munich vs Mainz: Betting Tips and Odds

• Bayern Munich to win @1/9 Ladbrokes
• Harry Kane to score @2/5 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @8/13 William Hill

Injury and Team News

Jama Musiala is injured and Luis Diaz is suspended, hence keeping them both out of action for Bayern Munich. Sacha Boey might also sit out due to his fitness issues.

FSV Mainz 05 will not have Maxim Dal, Anthony Caci and Robin Zentner in action. They are not match fit. Paul Nebel and Dominik Kohr are suspended.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 42

Munich won: 31

Mainz won: 8

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Bayern Munich predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Neuer (GK); Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Karl, Gnabry; Kane

Mainz 05 predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Batz (GK); Da Costa, Hanche-Olsen, Leitsch; Widmer, Sano, Amiri, Jae-Sung, Mwene; Moreno Fell, Weiper

Match Prediction

The hosts will be gunning for another win while the 05ers will be under pressure. Bayern Munich are likely to secure a win against FSV Mainz 05 in their upcoming Bundesliga clash.

Prediction: Munich 4-0 Mainz

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports, BBC, Amazon 

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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