The hosts are well aware of the fact that they cannot afford to slip at this stage of the campaign, given that their rivals Dortmund are hot on their heels. This is the time when Pep Guardiola’s men need to rise to the occasion and prove that they still have what it takes to successfully defend the league. Interestingly, The Bavarians are set to meet their bitter rivals Dortmund on Saturday, a fixture that could bridge the gap between the two sides should the former lose.
Today’s meeting with Mainz sets the right platform for the Bundesliga leaders to pick up momentum ahead of the crucial encounter that will not only be a battle for three crucial points, but also the bragging rights.
On the other hand, today’s visitors to the Allianz Arena come into this fixture with their heads high following their 3-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen, which was their fourth win in their last five games. The visitors now sit at the fifth position and are hoping to pull a surprise win over the title favorites. Given the fact that Mainz are fighting to dethrone Borussia Monchengladbach from the fourth spot in order to guarantee a Champions League spot next season, they could go hard on Bayern Munich in order to achieve the three important points.
Unfortunately, this will not be an easy task considering the fact that the visitors have lost their last seven games against the Bundesliga giants who have also won all of their last 11 games at home in the league this season. They also have one of the meanest defenses in the league, having soaked four goals only. In attack, they have scored 37 goals so far this season and fans should expect a high scoring game when the two sides clash.
Team news
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich could miss the services of their key defenders Holger Badstuber who is suffering from an ankle injury and Jerome Boateng (adductor). Javi Martinez could pass a late fitness test while Rafinha is back from suspension.
Mainz
Defender Stefan Bell is doubtful due to a knee injury, while Danny Latza has a thigh problem. Their lethal forward Yoshinori Muto also has a knee problem that could rule him out of this match.
Which channel is broadcasting Bayern Munich vs Mainz on TV or Online?
USA: Fox Sports 1 USA, Fox Sports GO, Fox Soccer 2GO USA
Canada: Sportsnet World Now
UK: BT Sport Europe, BT Sport Live Streaming
Germany: Sky Go Deutschland, TeleClub Sport Live, Sky Bundesliga 1/HD, Sport1.FM, Sky Bundesliga 3/HD
*NOTE: Live broadcast data is subject to change
Quick facts
- Bayern have scored at least two goals in their last 12 matches in the league
- Bayern have beaten Mainz in their last seven meetings in all competitions
- Bayern have scored at least two goals against Mainz in their last seven games
- This match has recorded over 2.5 goals in their last three meetings
- Mainz have scored at least twice in their last three games in Bundesliga
Match details, result and original broadcast info
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