Bayern Munich vs. Mainz 05 match analysis
The Bundesliga gets heated with the much-awaited matchup between Bayern Munich and Mainz 05.
match preview
The current Bundesliga season has not been good for Bayern Munich.
The German champions remain in second place, trailing Bayer Leverkusen by 10 points.
In the previous match, Thomas Tuchel's team drew with Freiburg (2-2), then won a big win against Lazio (3-0). champions league Quarter finals.
After 24 matches, Mainz have 16 points and are in 17th place in the table, in the relegation zone.
Despite this, the 'Carnival Club' is aiming to qualify for the play-offs with the team in third place in the second division of the Bundesliga, just one point behind Cologne.
In their last match, Mainz drew at home against Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Prediction: Bayern Munich 4-1 Mainz 05
Bayern Munich have a better record this season with 17 wins compared to Mainz's two.
They have scored 65 goals and conceded 28 goals, while Mainz 05 have scored 19 goals and conceded 38 goals.
Due to these factors, Bayern Munich is expected to win.
- prediction: bayern wins
Bayern Munich is a high scorer, averaging 2.7 goals per game, but Mainz 05 are struggling defensively, conceding an average of 0.8 goals per game.
Historical data and scoring statistics suggest it will be a high-scoring match.
The matches so far have seen consistent goals.
Therefore, the predicted total goals for this match is over 2.5.
- Betting tips: 2.5 goals or more
Possible lineup
Bayern Munich: (4-2-3-1)
Neuer.
Reimer, de Ligt and Kim, Davis.
Kimmich, Goretzka.
Sane, Muller, Musiala.
Cain
Mainz 05: (3-4-2-1)
Zetner;
Van den Bergh, Giravogi, Kashi.
Widmer, Klaus, Amiri, Mwen.
Gruda, Lee.
Burkhardt