Mainz vs Bayern Munich Prediction: DFB-Pokal Match Match on 01.02.2023

It has been a dry spell in the DFB Pokal for Bayern Munich in recent seasons, as they are yet to win the competition since 2020. That will be something that they will be hoping to change this term, but they will first need to see off a rejuvenated Mainz in the round of 16.

 

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DFB Pokal Preview

Bayern Munich has been extremely disappointing in the DFB Pokal in recent seasons, as they have exited the competition in the second round in each of the previous two campaigns. In fact, despite their dominance in the league, Bayern has only won this domestic cup competition on two occasions in the last six seasons. 

It’s fair to say that their form since the World Cup has been disappointing, as Bayern has picked up three straight draws in the Bundesliga. That means that their advantage at the top of the standings is just a point coming into this cup fixture. However, Bayern faced no issues in the previous round of the competition as they landed a 5-2 win over Augsburg. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored twice in that success. 

Mainz have never previously won the DFB Pokal, with their best showing coming in 2009 as they reached the semi-finals. However, if they can see off Bayern in the round of 16, then they could be well-placed to go a step further this season. Mainz should be confident coming into this match, as they finally ended a long winless streak in the Bundesliga with a 5-2 home win over Bochum on Saturday. 

They have already looked strong in the DFB Pokal this term, as they beat Lubeck 3-0 away from home in the previous round. Alexander Hack and Marcus Ingvartsen scored goals in the opening half, before Aymen Barkok wrapped up the win in the closing stages. 

Mainz vs Bayern Munich Head to Head

Mainz actually doesn’t have the worst record against Bayern, as they have picked up two wins in the previous four meetings between the sides. Both of those wins were recorded in home fixtures, which includes a 3-1 win at the end of last season. However, Bayern was strong 6-2 winners earlier in the season.

Mainz vs Bayern Munich Prediction

We could see a shock result being on the horizon for this fixture in the DFB Pokal on Wednesday. Mainz boasts a fine recent home record against Bayern, and a return to winning ways finally arrived on the weekend. We could see them landing a historic win over Bayern.

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