FSV Mainz vs Bayern Munich Prediction and Betting Tips | 14th December 2024

The Bundesliga is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as FSV Mainz take on Vincent Kompany's Bayern Munich side in a crucial encounter at the MEWA Arena on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.

FSV Mainz vs Bayern Munich Preview

FSV Mainz are in ninth place in the Bundesliga standings and have been inconsistent over the past year. The home side slumped to a narrow 4-3 defeat at the hands of VfL Wolfsburg last week and will need to work hard to bounce back in this match.

Bayern Munich, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table and have been in impressive form this season. The Bavarian giants thrashed Shakhtar Donetsk by a 5-1 scoreline in the UEFA Champions League in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.

FSV Mainz vs Bayern Munich Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Bayern Munich have an excellent recent record against FSV Mainz and have won 31 out of the last 41 matches between the two teams, as opposed to FSV Mainz's seven victories.
The most recent meeting between the two teams in the Bundesliga took place in March 2024 and ended in an 8-1 defeat for FSV Mainz - their second-largest margin of defeat in the history of the competition.
FSV Mainz have won their last three matches at home against the team at the top of the Bundesliga table, with each of these three victories coming against Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich have picked up 33 points from their first 13 games in the Bundesliga this season - their best start to a league campaign since the 2015-16 season.

FSV Mainz vs Bayern Munich Prediction

Bayern Munich have a strong squad at their disposal and will be intent on making the most of their impressive form this weekend. Michael Olise has been a revelation for the Bavarians and will look to add to his goal tally on Saturday.

FSV Mainz have troubled Bayern Munich in the past but have issues to address ahead of this game. Bayern Munich are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: FSV Mainz 1-3 Bayern Munich

FSV Mainz vs Bayern Munich Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Bayern Munich to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Bayern Munich to score first - Yes