Bayern Munich will be eyeing a truckload of goals in the Bundesliga on Saturday evening when they visit a Mainz side sat close to the bottom of the table.
Mainz are 17th and have managed just two points from seven games as they prepare for a reunion with former manager Thomas Tuchel, who needs a win as the Bundesliga threatens to offer another genuine title race. Both Bayer Leverkusen and Stuttgart are ahead of Bayern coming into Matchday 8.
Bayern have 17 points on the board with five wins and two draws and, with an almost full squad to choose from and Harry Kane in top form, the trip to MEWA Arena is expected to be a straightforward one.
Here’s all you need to know about Mainz vs Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga this weekend.
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Mainz have internally suspended winger Anwar El Ghazi for his social media activity which showed support for Palestine and he won’t feature against the German champions.
Forward Jonathan Burkardt, defender Andreas Hanche-Olsen and young forward Nelson Weiper are all out with injuries, meaning Mainz are missing a significant amount of players as they try to turn things around.
Mainz predicted lineup vs Bayern Munich (3-4-2-1): Zentner; Van den Berg, Bell, Fernandes; Da Costa, Barreiro, Kohr, Caci; Gruda, Lee; Ajorque.
Manuel Neuer missed the majority of the 2022/23 season after breaking his leg while skiing, but the Germany international has been spotted stepping up his recovery and reports in Germany have hinted he could make his long-awaited comeback, depending on Tuchel’s discretion.
Tuchel will not be able to call on the services of Tarek Buchmann at the weekend, along with Raphael Guerreiro and Dayot Upamecano. There are also doubts over Serge Gnabry.
Bayern have had their own social media situation to deal with after Noussair Mazraoui showed his support for Palestine publicly. He has been in talks with the club and didn’t train on Thursday, so his involvement at the weekend seems unlikely.
Bayern Munich predicted lineup vs Mainz (4-2-3-1): Ulreich; Laimer, De Ligt, Kim, Davies; Kimmich, Goretzka; Sane, Musiala, Coman; Kane.
The two league games between these sides last season saw 12 goals scored and a win apiece for each club, though a repeat of Mainz’s 3-1 victory in April isn’t expected here.
Kane himself has scored eight league goals already this term, more than Mainz’s whole squad has managed (six), and the visitors’ clinical nature in the final third should see them charge to a straightforward and comprehensive win.
Prediction: Mainz 0-3 Bayern Munich
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