Bayern Munich vs Mainz: Bayern Munich look to extend their lead at the top to seven points when they welcome Mainz in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
Match Details: Â
Teams: Bayern Munich vs Mainz
Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
Date: Saturday 11th December, 2021
Time: 08:00 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
Bayern Munich come into this after a huge win last week against Dortmund away from home 3-2, which gave them a four-point lead at the top.
Brandt scored the opener for the hosts before Lewandowski restored parity. Coman and Håland cancelled out each other’s strikes in either half to level the scores.
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But Lewandowski crucial the crucial winner 13 minutes from time to give the Bavarian side a hard-fought win.
This win keeps Bayern at the top with 34 points from 14 matches, having won back-to-back clashes.
On the other hand, Mainz beat Wolfsburg 3-0 at home in their previous Bundesliga clash on Saturday.
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Burkardt, Stach and Lacroix (og) scored the crucial strikes to get Mainz back to winning ways.
This win sent them to 7th in the Bundesliga standings with 21 points; and just their 2nd win in 5 matches.
Both sides met last in April during the Bundesliga 2020-21 season, where Mainz won 2-1 at home.
Form Guide
Bayern Munich: LWWWW
Mainz: WDDLW
Last Matches of both teams:
Bayern Munich 3-0 Barcelona
Mainz 3-0 Wolfsburg
Joshua Kimmich will be out until January 2022 because of a lung issue after testing positive for COVID-19 last month.
The Bayern midfielder hasn’t played since November 6. pic.twitter.com/1NCWP65SoT
— B/R Football (@brfootball) December 9, 2021
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Bayern Munich vs Mainz in India?
The match can be live streamed on Sony LIV App or Jio TV; while the broadcast is on Sony TEN 2.
Team News
Gnabry, Cuisance, Sabitzer, Stanisic continue their recovery and miss this one due to injuries. Kimmich and Choupo-Moting miss our due to Covid.
Lucoqui, Kohr and Juste have long term issues and remain out for the visitors.
Bereit für Mainz! 💪 #FCBM05 #MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/MsZqBI3AhI
— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) December 10, 2021
Bayern Munich possible 11:
Neuer, Pavard, Upamecano, Süle, Davies, Tolisso, Goretzka, Coman, Müller, Sané and Lewandowski
Mainz possible 11:
Zentner, Niakhaté, Hack, Bell, Widmer, Barreiro, Stach, Caricol, Lee, Burkardt and Onisiwo
Prediction: Bayern Munich 2-1 Mainz
Mainz are a gritty and difficult to break down side and Bayern have their work cut out for this one.
The home side look to continue their good run of form and keep their title hopes well and truly in their control.
With the home support and form of striking options, we see Bayern prevailing in this one by the odd goal.
Players to watch out for: Müller, Sané, Burkardt and Stach.
