Mainz 05 vs Bayern Munich – 2019/20 Bundesliga match preview, predicted lineups

Bayern Munich will take on Mainz on Saturday in 2019/20 Bundesliga as the season moves ahead. Bayern go into this game as the favourites.

Kick-off : 3:30 PM (Local)

Venue : Opel Arena, Mainz

Bayern Munich trail table toppers RB Leipzig by a solitary point. It means Bayern just need to keep winning games which they usually do in the Bundesliga and they will fast catchup Leipzig.

The Bavarians are currently second in the points table after 19 games with 39 points. The goal difference is +33.

At Mainz, Bayern will need to be at their best and three points is what they will be after.

Hans-Dieter Flick will field a strong side which will attack and try to keep a clean sheet.

On the other hand, Mainz are struggling in the Bundesliga and trying to win games is what they will have to do to avoid relegation.

The 05ers at present are 15th in Bundesliga after 19 games with 18 points. The goal difference is -17.

Achim Beierlorzer know Bayern will be a tough challenge and winning points against them takes efforts.

Mainz can deploy defensive tactics and look to trouble Bayern on counters.

Team news and possible lineups

Ridle Baku will be unavailable for Mainz for the Bayern game as due to suspension. While new signing Jeffrey Bruma is available and will play.

As for Bayern Munich, Serge Gnabry is available and will likely play.

Mainz XI : Zentner, Pierre-Gabriel, Niakhate, Bruma, Caricol, Latza, St. Juste, Onisiwo, Boetius Quaison, Mateta.

Bayern Munich XI : Neuer, B. Pavard, J. Boateng, D. Alaba, A. Davies, Kimmich, Thiago, Muller, Goretzka, S. Gnabry, Lewandowski.

Prediction

I think Bayern Munich should dominate this game and win in the end by 3-0. The goal scorers might be Leon Goretzka, Serge Gnabry and Robert Lewandowski.