Bayern Munich remains in a battle to successfully defend their Bundesliga title this term. They will be bidding to open up a five-point advantage at the top of the standings this weekend with maximum points on the road against Mainz.
Bundesliga Preview
Bayern Munich faces a fight to retain their Bundesliga title this term. They currently boast a two-point advantage at the top of the standings over Borussia Dortmund. The Bavarian giants will need to get back in the win column to extend their advantage this weekend, as they were held to a draw in their previous fixture.
That draw was picked up against Hoffenheim last weekend, as the visitors struck late at the Allianz Arena to steal a point. Bayern was put into the lead after 17 minutes through Benjamin Pavard, but the champions only had themselves to blame in that game, as they dominated the play with eight shots on target, but they just couldn’t find a way through to net the second goal. They will need to be less wasteful in front of goal this weekend.
Mainz comes into this fixture in solid recent form, as they have gone five without defeat in the Bundesliga. However, draws have been very common over that period, as they have been held on four occasions. But, they will have the added incentive of possibly ending the day in the top six with a victory against Bayern.
Mainz was held to a draw by FC Köln in their previous match. The visitors took the lead in that fixture, with Ludovic Ajorque opening the scoring after 17 minutes. However, Köln struck back six minutes into the second half. Bayern will get chances against Mainz, as the hosts this weekend have kept just one clean sheet in their last five.
Mainz vs Bayern Munich Head to Head
Bayern Munich has won nine of their last eleven matches against Mainz, including the previous meeting between the sides this term. That success came in the form of a 6-2 victory in October. Interestingly, each of the previous five matches has been won by the side with home advantage.
Mainz vs Bayern Munich Prediction
Mainz has shown some solid form in recent weeks, but they have had issues in seeing out wins. They will hand Bayern Munich chances in this fixture, and that is likely to be a game-deciding factor. Therefore, we expect the German leaders to come out on top, with both sides finding the net.
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