The DFB-Pokal is back in action with another round of games this week. On Wednesday, FSV Mainz faces off against Bayern Munich, led by Julian Nagelsmann, in a crucial match at the MEWA Arena. FSV Mainz has been inconsistent thus far this season, ranking 11th in the Bundesliga standings.
The visitors, who defeated VfL Bochum by a score of 5-2 over the weekend, will be upbeat going into this match. On the other hand, Bayern Munich is currently at the top of the league, but they haven’t been at their best in recent weeks.
In their previous match, the Bavarian giants were held to a 1-1 draw by Eintracht Frankfurt, so they will need to step it up this week.
Mainz vs Bayern Match Details :
- Mainz 05 v Bayern Munich
- DFB Cup Germany
- Date – 01/02/2023
- Starting time – 19:45 UTC
- Venue: Mewa Arena, Mainz, Germany
Mainz vs Bayern Prediction :
Since the beginning of the year, Bayern Munich has deceived fans and is currently in a slump. This week, the Bavarians have a point to prove after losing their last three games. On their day, FSV Mainz can be a force to be reckoned with, and they have previously posed a challenge to Bayern Munich.
However, Bayern Munich should be able to win this game because they appear to be the superior team.
Prediction: FSV Mainz 1-4 Bayern Munich
Mainz vs Bayern Head to head :
Bayern Munich has won 27 of the last 36 games against FSV Mainz, compared to FSV Mainz’s three victories. This is a good record for Bayern Munich. Bayern Munich is currently leading the Bundesliga with 37 points at the halfway point of the season, marking the 10th time in the last 12 seasons that they have done so.
For the first time in eight years, Bayern Munich has failed to win their first three Bundesliga games of the year. FSV Mainz has won two of their last four Bundesliga matches against Bayern Munich, ending a four-game losing streak to the Bavarians.
In the eight games that the two teams have played, there have only been 42 goals and one clean sheet. In 2019, Bayern Munich beat their opponents 6-0 to keep them at bay.
Mainz vs Bayern Team news :
Due to injuries suffered on Wednesday, Mainz will be without Stefan Bell (muscle), Robin Zentner (back), Delano Burgzorg (ankle), Jonathan Burkardt (knee), and Marlon Mustapha (thigh). After the defender left in the 68th minute of his team’s victory over the weekend, Maxim Leitsch is likely to take Bell’s place, and Anton Stach and Marcus Ingvartsen could start.
Due to various injuries, Bayern will travel without Leon Goretzka, Noussair Mazraoui, Manuel Neuer, Lucas Hernandez, Sadio Mane, and Bouna Sarr. As a result, Nagelsmann will have fewer opportunities to rotate.
Following his move from Ajax earlier this month, Daley Blind will almost certainly make his debut for the team. Serge Gnabry, on the other hand, will likely start after only appearing on the bench against Frankfurt on Saturday.
Mainz vs Bayern Betting tips :
- Tip 1: Bayern Munich came out on top.
- Tip 2: the game with more than 2.5 goals.
- Tip 3: Bayern Munich will score first.
- Tip 4: Leroy Sane will score.
Mainz vs Bayern Lineups :
Mainz 05:
- Dahmen;
- Hanche-Olsen, Leitsch, Hack;
- Da Costa, Stach, Barreiro, Caricol;
- Fulgini, Ingvartsen;
- Onisiwo
Bayern Munich:
- Ulreich;
- Pavard, Upamecano, De Ligt, Blind;
- Sabitzer, Gravenberch;
- Gnabry, Musiala, Coman; Tel
Mainz vs Bayern Where to Watch :
| Country | Channels |
| United Kingdom | BoxNation |
| Germany | DAZN, DAZN2 |
| United States | Fox Soccer Plus, ViX |
| France | Molotov, Free, L’Equipe, L’Equipe Web |
| Nepal | SONY TEN 3 HD, Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3 |
| India | JioTV, SONY TEN 3 HD, SONY TEN 3, Sony LIV |
| Sri Lanka | Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 3 HD |