2020-21 German Bundesliga – Bayern Munich vs Mainz Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Bayern Munich vs Mainz kick off? Sunday 3rd January, 2021 – 17:00 (UK)
Where is Bayern Munich vs Mainz being played? Allianz Arena, Munich
Where can I get tickets for Bayern Munich vs Mainz? Check each club’s official website for updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Bayern Munich vs Mainz on in the UK? BT Sport have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Bayern Munich vs Mainz in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on the BT Sport website & app
Bet365 subscribers can stream German Bundesliga matches so it is worth checking their schedule
THE TEAM NEWS
BAYERN MUNICH
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Pavard, Boateng, Alaba, Davies; Goretzka, Kimmich; Gnabry, Muller, Sane; Lewandowski
UNAVAILABLE: Nianzou (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Coman (Injured)
MAINZ
PREDICTED XI (5-3-2): Zentner; Brosinski, St. Juste, Killian, Hack, Aaron Martin; Barreiro, Latza, Boetius; Quaison, Mateta
UNAVAILABLE: Niakhate (Suspended), Kunde (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
It is fair to say that Bayern tired a little at the end of 2020, which can be forgiven after a year in which they played more football than most and won everything there was to win. Three victories from six league games is below-par for the champions, but they did manage to reclaim top spot from Bayer Leverkusen in their last outing. Hansi Flick’s men will have been glad to have a little breather over Christmas and will be raring to go again on Sunday. That could be ominous for second-from-bottom Mainz, who changed coach for the second time this season at the start of this week having taken just two points from their last five Bundesliga matches. The 05ers have also been struggling for goals, drawing a blank in their last three, so this should be a routine win to nil for Bayern.
