Mainz vs Bayern Munich Prediction and Betting Tips

Mainz vs Bayern Munich Prediction and Betting Tips | October 30, 2024

Modified Oct 29, 2024 03:42 GMT

VfL Bochum 1848 v FC Bayern München - Bundesliga - Source: Getty — Mainz and Bayern Munich face off in the DFB-Pokal on Wednesday.

Mainz and Bayern Munich return to action in the DFB-Pokal when they lock horns at the MEWA Arena on Wednesday. This will be the first meeting between the two teams since March 9, when Vincent Kompany’s men stormed to an emphatic 8-1 victory at the Allianz Arena.

Mainz failed to find their feet in Bundesliga last weekend, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Borussia Monchengladbach at home. Bo Henriksen’s side have won only two of their eight league games this season, losing three, sitting 13th in the standings with nine points.

Mainz now turn their focus to the DFB-Pokal, where they avoided an upset in the first round, needing extra time to secure a 3-1 win over third-tier SV Wehen Wiesbaden in August.

Bayern, meanwhile, returned to winning ways in style after a heavy European defeat, steamrolling Bochum 5-0 in the Bundesliga at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion on Sunday. That came after a humbling 4-1 defeat at Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League, where Kompany’s men have three points from as many games.

In the DFB-Pokal, they kicked off their quest for a record-extending 21st title with a 4-0 victory over 2. Bundesliga outfit Ulm in August.

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

Bayern have 30 wins from their last 40 meetings with Mainz, who have picked up seven wins.
Bayern have won five of their eight away games across competitions this season, losing twice.
Mainz are winless at home this season, losing three, in five matches across competitions.

Mainz vs Bayern Munich Prediction

Bayern have been utterly dominant in the fixture and are firm favourites to come out victorious once again. Given the gulf in quality and depth between the two teams, expect Kompany’s men to take the win.

Prediction: Mainz 1-3 Bayern