Our betting experts preview the DFB-Pokal match between Mainz 05 and Bayern Munich and offer team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
The DFB-Pokal tie at MEWA Arena on Wednesday sees home team Mainz 05 up against Bayern Munich in the Round of 16.
Mainz 05 vs Bayern Munich Preview
Mainz 05 Form
Mainz 05 delivered a bit of everything as their last three matches added four points to their tally. An encounter with VfB Stuttgart brought a 1-1 draw, which was followed by a 1-2 defeat at the hands of B. Dortmund. Their most recent game had them back on the winning trail, as they beat Bochum by 5-2. The 05ers were only able to win two of their past six possible home matches in the league. These produced a record of 2-2-2 in which they scored 13 and nine goals.
Bayern Munich Form
Having collected three points from their previous three matches without winning, Bayern Munich are on the lookout for a win again. Against RB Leipzig, they settled for a 1-1 draw, before splitting the points with FC Koln in a 1-1 draw. In their latest match, they once again had to settle for a single point after drawing 1-1 against Eintracht. The Bavarians claimed a remarkable four wins from six away matches in the DFB-Pokal, with no draws but two defeats. They also banged in 32 goals, whilst conceding 15.
Mainz 05 vs Bayern Munich Stats
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Mainz 05 and Bayern Munich. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- Mainz 05 have won 3 of their last 10 home games (D4 L3).
- Mainz 05 have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 10 games.
- Mainz 05 have seen BTTS in their last 8 games.
- Bayern Munich have won 7 of their last 10 away games (D2 L1).
- Bayern Munich are unbeaten in their last 17 games.
- Bayern Munich have scored the first goal in 9 of their last 10 games.
Mainz 05 vs Bayern Munich Betting Tips
Full-time result
Mainz 05 claimed three wins in the previous 10 matches at home across all tournaments, as well as drawing four and losing three. Bayern Munich won seven of their last 10 away games, as they also drew two and lost one of these matches. Good luck taking on Bayern Munich currently, as they look back on an excellent streak of 17 games without defeat and are unbeaten in their last eight on the road.
Both teams to score
Both teams have scored in the last 8 consecutive Mainz 05 games and in the last 4 Bayern Munich matches.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Mainz 05, who scored an average of two goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Bayern Munich’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 2.9 goals in these matches. Mainz 05 scored at least once in their previous 8 matches. Bayern Munich managed to score at least once in their previous 17 matches.
Match predictions: Mainz 05 vs Bayern Munich
To sum up, the upcoming match between Mainz 05 and Bayern Munich seems to be a good betting opportunity.