Match preview: Bayern Munich vs Mainz, 23:30 on December 14th: A one-sided victory.

Bayern Munich vs Mainz form

Bayern Munich are almost certainly in their grasp for a direct qualification spot in the Champions League round of 16. Thanks to their 3-1 victory against Sporting a few days ago, the Bavarian giants have reached 15 points, solidifying their second place in the group and creating a 3-point gap with the nearest team outside the top 8.

With only opponents like Union SG and PSV Eindhoven remaining, Vincent Kompany's team can be considered to have completed their task of finishing in the top eight. It's worth noting that last year's minimum requirement for direct qualification to the Round of 16 was only 16 points.

Now is the time for the Allianz Arena team to focus more on the domestic league. In fact, Bayern Munich is simply unbeatable in the domestic competition. After 13 rounds of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season, FC Hollywood has won 12 and drawn only 1.

With 37 points and a goal difference of +40, the Munich giants have pulled eight points ahead of their nearest rivals. However, to ensure a comfortable start when the Champions League officially enters the knockout stage, Bayern Munich probably still needs to create an even larger gap.

The match against Mainz presents a golden opportunity for coach Vincent Kompany's team to achieve the aforementioned goal. While the home team is soaring at the top of the table and cruising towards the finish line with unstoppable force, the visitors from the state of Rhineland-Palatinate are currently mired in crisis.

With a record of only 1 win, 3 draws, and 9 losses, the team led by new coach Urs Fischer is currently bottom of the table, 5 points behind the nearest safe position. Many reasons have been analyzed for the disastrous performance of a team that finished 6th last season.

Match preview: Bayern Munich vs Mainz, 23:30 on December 14th: A one-sided victory - image 2 — An easy victory awaits the home team at Allianz Stadium this weekend.

One of the main reasons for this is having to compete in both the Conference League and other competitions. The squad, already thin in both quality and quantity, meant Mainz lacked the strength to compete consistently on two major fronts.

By sacrificing their current 8th place in the Conference League standings, the team at the MEWA Arena must accept the risks in the Bundesliga. But even if they reach their best form this season, Mainz probably still have little hope of causing an upset at the home ground of the reigning champions.

Mainz have lost all eight of their recent trips to Allianz Arena, mostly by a margin of three goals or more (7 out of 8 matches). Given their current poor away form (five losses and only one draw in their last six away games), the chances of Urs Fischer's team earning any points seem increasingly hopeless.

Team news for Bayern Munich vs Mainz

Bayern Munich: Luis Diaz is sidelined due to suspension. Jamal Musiala's injury is showing signs of recovery, but he will not be fully fit until early next year.

Mainz: New coach Urs Fischer faces numerous challenges as several key players are injured, including Anthony Caci, Maxim Dal, Robin Zentner, and Philipp Mwene. Meanwhile, Dominik Kohr and Paul Nebel are also absent due to suspensions.

Predicted lineups for Bayern Munich vs Mainz

Bayern Munich: Neuer; Laimer, Tah, Kim, Bischof; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Karl, Gnabry; Kane

Mainz: Batz; Hanche-Olsen, Maloney, Leitsch; Da Costa, Sano, Amiri, Veratschnig; Weiper, Lee; Hollerbach

Prediction: 4-0

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