Bundesliga: Bayern Munich vs Mainz 05 – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Bundesliga game between Bayern Munich and Mainz 05 who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Mainz 05 go up against Bayern Munich on Saturday for a Bundesliga meeting at Allianz Arena.

Sitting top of the table, Bayern Munich have claimed 72 points after 30 rounds, while Mainz 05 have amassed 47 points and presently rank as number 6 in the Bundesliga.

Form: Bayern Munich vs Mainz 05

Bayern Munich Form

Bayern Munich currently look solid, going undefeated in three matches, which started by drawing 2-2 against Borussia Dortmund. They followed that up by sharing the spoils with Inter in a 2-2 encounter, before beating FC Heidenheim in a 0-4 encounter. Bayern Munich won four of their previous six Bundesliga games at the Allianz Arena. They both drew and lost once, as they conceded ten and scored 18 goals.

Mainz 05 Form

Mainz 05 have been a tad mediocre in their last three matches where a win has failed to come their way. Against Holstein Kiel, they got a 1-1 draw, before coming up short against Hoffenheim, who ran out 2-0 winners. Lately, they managed to draw once again in a 2-2 game with Wolfsburg. Mainz 05 won three of a possible six away matches in the Bundesliga, as well as playing zero draws and suffering three defeats. They scored eight while also conceding eight times.

Betting stats for Bayern Munich and Mainz 05

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Bayern Munich and Mainz 05 played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Bayern Munich vs Mainz 05

Scoring 24 goals during a Bundesliga campaign is just the sort of form, every club adores in a player. Harry Kane is out to extend his current momentum, and the upcoming game should be a good opportunity to add another goal to his name. Picking Harry Kane to score seems like a no-brainer currently.

Betting markets: Bayern Munich vs Mainz 05

Full-time result

Bayern Munich won six of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing two and losing two as well. Mainz 05 won four from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew zero and lost six in this run. Bayern Munich are without defeat in 5 matches on the spin. Mainz 05 conceded a goal in their last 7 matches. Bayern Munich have not lost to Mainz 05 in 9 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Bayern Munich scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Mainz 05 scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Mainz 05 managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich were first on target in seven of their last 10 outings. Bayern Munich have scored in 28 consecutive league meetings with Mainz 05.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of Bayern Munich’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 2.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Mainz 05, who managed to score 1.5 times in those matches. Bayern Munich’s last 4 matches had over 3.5 goals. Mainz 05 conceded a goal in their last 7 matches.