Mainz vs Bayern Munich Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The visitors are the only unbeaten team in the division.

Mainz will welcome record Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich to their backyard in their 14th league game of the season. The carnival club are in search of consistency having failed to maintain a stable run of form this season. They are good in attack but are equally fragile at the back.

That has made things very complicated for them. However, they will take motivation from the fact that they are unbeaten against the visitors in all of their last three home games.

📌 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛: Back in Bundesliga action. ⚽️On Saturday, we're away to 1. FSV Mainz 05! 💪#M05FCB #FCBayern #MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/ijb3KsdBot

— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) December 11, 2024

Bayern Munich on the other hand will be keen to maintain their run of no error this season. With 33 points from 13 games, Bayern are off to their best-ever league start since the 2015-16 season and will want to make no mistakes. The Bavarians have scored 41 goals, the highest in the German top flight this season. They possess a healthy record on the road with five wins and two draws in seven away games.

Kick-off

Saturday, December 14, 8:00 PM IST

Venue: MEWA ARENA

Form

Mainz (in all competitions): L-W-W-W-D

Bayern Munich (in all competitions): W-W-L-D-W

Players to watch 

Jonathan Burkardt (Mainz)

Mainz will look up to their man in form Jonathan Burkardt to take care of the offensive affairs up front. The German forward is enjoying a great run of form and is currently the leading scorer for Mainz with 10 strikes to his name in the Bundesliga. The 24-year-old forward has scored five goals in his last four games and possesses an impressive scoring frequency of 104 minutes. His speed coupled with his technical abilities and versatility in attack comes in as an added advantage for his side.

𝒀𝒆𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 club record for Jonny! 🤯Burkardt is now the first 05er to bag 🔟 goals during the opening half of the season! ⚽🔥#Mainz05 pic.twitter.com/96tIiU5yFR

— Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) December 11, 2024

Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich)

Jamal Musiala has stepped up to the occasion really well in the absence of Harry Kane and has shouldered the goal-scoring abilities really well. The German wonderkid is known for his vision, precision and creative prowess. Musiala’s ability to create goal-scoring chances and dribble past defenders from the tightest of spaces makes him an exceptional player.

He has notched up 17 goal contributions this season in the form of 13 goals and four assists across all competitions. This includes three goals and an assist in his last two games. 

𝙂𝙊𝙊𝙊𝙊𝘼𝘼𝘼𝙇𝙇𝙇𝙇𝙇!!!Jamal Musiala coolly slots home our fourth of the evening! 😍🔴⚪️ #SHAFCB | 1-4 | 87’ ✨ https://t.co/GaoiaYzODp pic.twitter.com/hoJEJuwKpp

— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) December 10, 2024

Match facts

• The last meeting between the two sides resulted in an 8-1 win Bayern
• Mainz have won their last three home games against Bayern
• This fixture averages four goals per game

Mainz vs Bayern Munich: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Bayern Munich to win – 1/2 by Bet365
• Tip 2: Jamal Musiala to score anytime – 11/10 by CORAL
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 7/10 by Betway

Injury & Team News

Gabriel Vidovic, Danny de Costa and Nelson Weiper will not be available for Mainz while Bayern will miss Harry Kane and Joao Palhinha.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 42

Mainz wins – 7

Bayern Munich wins – 31

Draws – 4

Predicted Line-up 

Mainz (3-4-2-1)

Zentner (GK); Olsen, Jenz, Leitsch; Widmer, Sano, Amiri, Mwene; Sieb, Lee; Burkardt

Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1)

Neuer (GK); Boey, Upamecano, KIM, Davies; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Musiala, Sane; Muller

Prediction for Mainz vs Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich are ever so motivated to reclaim their Bundesliga crown this season and therefore they are the favourites to win this game.

Prediction: Mainz 1-3 Bayern Munich

Telecast for Mainz vs Bayern Munich

India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv

UK: Sky Sports Mix, Sky Go UK

USA: ESPN+

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