The reigning German champion are back in domestic action this weekend, as Bayern Munich look to close in on the top spot in the league standings when they come up against Mainz. The Bavarian giants will be the clear favourites to extend their unbeaten start to the new season.
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Bayern Munich will likely be aware that they are involved in a more intense title race this term, meaning that they can’t afford to drop points on a regular basis. The Bavarian giants come into this fixture sitting third in the current standings, as they have won five of their opening seven matches this term. However, they have been held to draws in two of their previous four.
Interestingly, Bayern have gone undefeated across their opening seven matches for just the first time in seven seasons this term. Going forward, Bayern have been the best team in Germany so far this term, as they have scored a joint-high of 23 goals in the Bundesliga. Harry Kane’s impression has been immediate with eight goals and four assists in his first seven appearances.
There are already concerns surrounding Mainz, and their chances in the Bundesliga this term. The German side comes into this fixture sitting inside the bottom two places, as they are one of three teams in the Bundesliga that are still chasing a first league fixture this term.
They at least ended a four-game losing run before the international break, as they picked up a hard-earned point. However, their defensive record would be a huge area of concern ahead of this weekend, as they have allowed a joint league-high of 19 goals. In fact, they have allowed more goals than any other side in the final 15 minutes of matches.
Mainz vs Bayern Munich Head to Head
Mainz have enjoyed their recent home fixtures against Bayern, as they have won each of the last three at MEWA Arena. That is as many victories as Mainz had recorded in the previous 14 clashes between the sides.
Mainz vs Bayern Munich Prediction
The home record of Mainz in this fixture deserves respect this weekend. However, it could be hard to overlook their poor defensive record, especially considering that they are coming up against one of the league’s best attacking sides. Therefore, the preference is for Bayern to pick up a straightforward win.
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