Bayern Munich vs Mainz Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 German Bundesliga
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THE FACTS
When is Bayern Munich vs Mainz on and what time does it start? Bayern Munich vs Mainz will take place on Saturday 9th March, 2024 – 14:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Bayern Munich vs Mainz? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Bayern Munich vs Mainz on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for Bayern Munich vs Mainz
Where can I stream Bayern Munich vs Mainz in the UK? If televised on Sky Sports, Bayern Munich vs Mainz can be streamed live on the Sky Go app
THE TEAM NEWS
BAYERN MUNICH
Thomas Tuchel remains without several key players for this weekend. Emerging defensive midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic is out suspended, whilst the likes of Sacha Boey, Noussair Mazraoui and Kingsley Coman are among those unavailable due to injury.
PREDICTED XI (X-X-X-X): Neuer; Kimmich, de Ligt, Dier, Guerreiro; Laimer, Goretzka; Sane, Muller, Musiala; Kane
UNAVAILABLE: Aznou (Injured), Boey (Injured), Buchmann (Injured), Coman (Injured), Hulsmann (Injured), Mazraoui (Injured), Pavlovic (Suspended), Sarr (Injured), Zvonarek (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
MAINZ
Mainz have several availability issues themselves this weekend with Jessic Ngankam among those that are sidelined through injury. Luxembourg international Leandro Barreiro is missing due to suspension, whilst Dominik Kohr is also out injured.
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Zentner; Van den Berg, Guilavogui, Caci; Widmer, Krauss, Amiri, Mwene; Gruda, Lee; Burkardt
UNAVAILABLE: Barreiro (Suspended), Bell (Injured), Kohr (Injured), Leitsch (Injured), Ngankam (Injured), Weiper (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Bayern Munich have endured a really difficult campaign as they try and chase any piece of silverware. The Bavarians lost the DFL-Supercup to RB Leipzig and they are ten points behind Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga after also being knocked out by third-tier Saarbrucken in the DFB-Pokal. They do, though, now come into this one on the back of turning around a deficit in their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie against Lazio, winning the second-leg by three goals to nil thanks to a goal from Thomas Muller sandwiched between Harry Kane strikes. They now face a Mainz side that have proved to be stubborn against Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Monchengladbach in recent weeks but the visitors, albeit they have won just one of their last 14 Bundesliga matches. However, they have lost just one game by more than solitary goal in the league since Bayern won 3-1 in Mainz in mid-October. A home win is to be expected but it could well be a low-scoring and hard-fought victory.
TIP: BAYERN MUNICH TO WIN & UNDER 3.5 GOALS
