Mainz 05 v Bayern Munich Prediction and Preview – 26/09/15
Bundesliga preview – Mainz 05 v Bayern Munich prediction
Mainz 05 once again have a decision to make between Daniel Brosinski and Leon Balogun for the right back spot. Danny Latza will get the nod once again over Christoph Moritz while Fabian Frei is out injured. Cordoba, Jairo and De Blasis are all knocking on the door to a starting berth in attack.
Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola has decisions to make all over the park following their last game. In defence Javi Martinez is fit enough to return, allowing David Alaba to return to his favoured left back position with Juan Bernat losing out. Thiago may just get the nod over Mario Gotze in midfield and Robert Lewandowski is certain to start from the off.
Possible Line-ups
Mainz: 4-2-3-1 formation: Karius; Bussman, Bell, Bungert, Balogun; Latza, Baumgartlinger; Bengtsson, Malli, Clemens; Muto
Bayern Munich: 4-3-3 formation: Neuer; Lahm, Boateng, Martinez, Alaba; Thiago, Alonso, Vidal; Muller, Lewandowski, Costa
Statistics
Last 10 matches:
- Mainz have won 5, drawn 0 and lost 5
- Bayern have won 9, drawn 0 and lost 1
Over the course of their previous 10 matches:
- Mainz have scored an average of 1.7 goals and conceded an average of 1.3 goals per game
- Bayern have scored an average of 3 goals and conceded an average of 0.8 goals per game
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in:
- 8 of Mainz previous 10 matches
- 10 of Bayern’s previous 10 matches
The teams have met 21 times in all, Bayern dominate with 14 wins, there have been 4 draws with Mainz winning 3.
Prediction
Mainz sit mid-table in the Bundesliga, winning their last two home games. A 1-0 defeat at Leverkusen on Wednesday night will have disappointed considering the chances they created although they were in the game for the majority. Obviously there will be few tougher games for Mainz this season but their players will want to make a statement against the Champions.
Bayern Munich sit in their familiar spot atop the table, scoring 20 goals in six league games while conceding only 3. Bayern have a red hot strike force of Thomas Muller and the 5 goal super sub Robert Lewandowski to call upon which should be enough to continue their incredible run of games with over 2.5 goals.
We have went for the Champions in this one, unsurprisingly. With Lewandowski asking questions over Guardiola’s selection policy he may wish to make a statement starting the game this time. Both sides like to attack, so we have dipped into the corner market and the goals markets in this game.
Tips
Over 8 corners at 4/6 – Click here to bet with Bet365
Over 3 goals at 5/4 – Click here to bet with Bet365
Robert Lewandowski to score Anytime and Bayern win 3-1 at 13/1 – Click here to bet with Bet365
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