Mainz vs Bayern Munich Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 German Bundesliga
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THE FACTS
When is Mainz vs Bayern Munich on and what time does it start? Mainz vs Bayern Munich will take place on Saturday 21st October, 2023 – 17:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Mainz vs Bayern Munich? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Mainz vs Bayern Munich on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for Mainz vs Bayern Munich
Where can I stream Mainz vs Bayern Munich in the UK? If televised on Sky Sports, Mainz vs Bayern Munich can be streamed live on the Sky Go app
THE TEAM NEWS
MAINZ
Mainz’s list of missing players is long, adding to the frustration of boss Bo Svensson. The closest two players to a return are centre-back Maxim Leitsch and attacker Karim Onisiwo, but this match may come too soon for the pair. Anwar El Ghazi has been suspended by the club due to a social media post he made during the international break.
PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): Zentner; Van den Berg, Bell, Fernandes; Da Costa, Barreiro, Kohr, Caci; Gruda, Ajorque, Lee
UNAVAILABLE: Burkardt (Injured), El Ghazi (Suspended), Hanche-Olsen (Injured), Mwene (Injured), Weiper (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Leitch (Injured), Onisiwo (Injured)
BAYERN MUNICH
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has finally returned to full training, but is still unlikely to make his return here in Mainz with Ulreich still set to continue deputising. Serge Gnabry is still out with a broken arm, whilst centre-back Dayot Upamecano has a hamstring problem, opening the door again for De Ligt to start in defence.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Ulreich; Laimer, De Ligt, Kim, Davies; Kimmich, Goretzka; Sane, Musiala, Coman; Kane
UNAVAILABLE: Buchmann (Injured), Gnabry (Injured), Guerreiro (Injured), Upamecano (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Neuer (Fitness),
THE PREDICTION
Bayern are expected to pick up where they left off prior to the international break and with the resources and strength-in-depth available to Thomas Tuchel, there is no excuse for any slip-ups. Mainz are inside the bottom two and without a single Bundesliga win in 2023-24, losing five of their seven league games, conceding 19 goals and scoring just six. Any outcome other than a comprehensive Bayern Munich victory in this contest by at least two clear goals would be a big surprise.
TIP: BAYERN MUNICH TO WIN WITH -1 HANDICAP
