Mainz vs Bayern Munich Preview, Prediction, Odds, Betting Tips 14.12.2024

• Date and Time: Saturday, 14 December, 15:30 GMT+1
• Venue: MEWA Arena, Mainz, Germany.

Mainz vs Bayern Munich Preview

Mainz

Mainz currently sit 9th on the Bundesliga table with 19 points. They’ve won 5, drawn 4, and lost 4 of their opening 13 matches in the German top division. They’ve scored 23 goals and conceded 18 in the process.

While they’ve been good going forward this season, Bo Henriksen’s charges have shown frailties in defence. This was demonstrated in their 4-3 reverse away to Wolfsburg last time out.

Our free football predictions show that Henriksen will look to find the right balance for his side to be defensively sound and solid against the league’s top attacking side on Saturday.

Bayern Munich

Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich is unbeaten this season. They’ve won 10, drawn 3, and lost zero. In their last five, they’ve won four and drawn once. Their brilliant form sees them sit top of the Bundesliga with 33 points, six ahead of second-placed Eintracht Frankfurt.

Their dynamic play has seen the Bavarians score 41 goals and concede ten, giving them the best attacking and defensive records in this Bundesliga season.

In their current form, Vincent Kompany would hope to retain his side’s performance. Our football bet predictions show the visitors to be highly favoured for the three points and extend their good form.

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Mainz vs Bayern Munich Prediction

• Pick: Bayern Munich to Win
• Odds: 1.48 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: 1. FSV Mainz 05 1-2 FC Bayern Munich

Mainz have won 3 matches, drawn 1, and lost 1 out of their last five games, showing some good form ahead of hosting the leaders on Saturday. However, Bo Henriksen will be concerned with their poor performance at home, where they won 2, drew 2, and lost 3 in seven matches.

The home side will miss Gabriel Vidović and Danny da Costa, who are out with ankle and groin injuries. This will impact their defensive and attacking options against a capable Bayern side.

Vincent Kompany will take his team to Mainz off the back of a 1-5 win against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League and a 4-2 win at home to Heidenheim last weekend. 

Their form in front of the goal has clicked. However, the fact that they’ve kept one clean sheet in all competitions during the last four outings will concern the Bavarians.

Bayern Munich is the favourite against the hosts at the weekend because they’re clinical in front of goal. However, our expert soccer predictions show this will be a tightly contested match, especially given Mainz’s impressive attacking numbers this season.

Mainz vs Bayern Munich Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Penalty Awarded – Yes
• Odds: 2.95 (22Bet)

Mainz will line up in their familiar 3-4-2-1 formation, which gives them balance at the back with three centre-backs and width using their wing-backs. However, against Bayern Munich’s 4-2-3-1 formation, they’ll be played on the backfoot in midfield and rely on the counterattack.

The Bavarians will rely on quick and nimble players like Olise, Musiala, and Sane to give them the attacking impetus. This will increase the likelihood of a penalty being awarded in the defence vs attack setting, with the visitors dominating the ball.

At the same time, with the defence of Kim and Upamecano up against Burkhardt Lee and Nebel on the counterattack, there’s the chance for fouls in transition attacks. 

Our football predictions analysis shows that this match’s likely set-up favours a high-foul match, backing the likelihood of a penalty being awarded.

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