How to watch Mainz 05 vs Bayern Munich; Bundesliga broadcast
Find out how to watch Mainz 05 vs Bayern Munich, including schedule, lineups, predictions, and more from the Bundesliga.
The Mainz 05 vs Bayern Munich match will air on ESPN+ Plus on Saturday, December 14, at 9:30 AM ET / 6:30 AM PT. From the Mewa Arena, Mainz will seek redemption after falling to Bayern in the German Cup, while Bayern Munich aims to solidify their dominance in the Bundesliga. Discover how the teams are performing, their possible lineups, and predictions.
How Does Mainz 05 Arrive?
Mainz 05 has experienced ups and downs in recent matches. On December 8, they lost 4-3 to VfL Wolfsburg in an action-packed game where Mainz's defense struggled against relentless attacks. Earlier, on December 1, they secured a solid 2-0 victory over Hoffenheim, demonstrating balanced performance in attack and defense. On November 24, Mainz delivered a commanding 3-0 win against Holstein Kiel, showcasing offensive prowess. On November 9, they defeated Borussia Dortmund 3-1, capitalizing on defensive errors.
However, not all results have been positive. On October 30, they faced Bayern Munich in the German Cup and suffered a 4-0 defeat. Mainz aims to redeem themselves in this Bundesliga rematch against the Bavarians.
Recent Matches for Mainz 05
• December 8, 2024: Wolfsburg 4-3 Mainz 05 (Bundesliga)
• December 1, 2024: Mainz 05 2-0 Hoffenheim (Bundesliga)
• November 24, 2024: Holstein Kiel 0-3 Mainz 05 (Bundesliga)
• November 9, 2024: Mainz 05 3-1 Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
• October 30, 2024: Mainz 05 0-4 Bayern Munich (German Cup)
How Does Bayern Munich Arrive?
Bayern Munich enters this match as the undisputed leader of the Bundesliga. On December 10, they demolished Shakhtar Donetsk 5-1 in the Champions League, displaying exceptional offensive performance. On December 7, they defeated Heidenheim 4-2, though defensive lapses were noticeable. On December 3, they suffered a 1-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen in the German Cup, a surprising result given their usual dominance.
In the Bundesliga, Bayern drew 1-1 with Borussia Dortmund on November 30 in a tightly contested match. On November 26, they secured a 1-0 victory over PSG in the Champions League, affirming their status as one of Europe’s top teams.
Recent Matches for Bayern Munich
• December 10, 2024: Shakhtar Donetsk 1-5 Bayern Munich (Champions League)
• December 7, 2024: Bayern Munich 4-2 Heidenheim (Bundesliga)
• December 3, 2024: Bayern Munich 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen (German Cup)
• November 30, 2024: Borussia Dortmund 1-1 Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)
• November 26, 2024: Bayern Munich 1-0 PSG (Champions League)
Possible Lineups
Mainz 05
• Robin Zentner
• Danny Da Costa
• Stefan Bell
• Dominik Kohr
• Anthony Caci
• Kaishu Sano
• Nadiem Amiri
• Philipp Mwene
• Paul Nebel
• Lee Jae Sung
• Jonathan Michael Burkardt
Bayern Munich
• Daniel Peretz
• Konrad Laimer
• Dayot Upamecano
• Min-Jae Kim
• Raphael Guerreiro
• Leon Goretzka
• Joshua Kimmich
• Michael Olise
• Leroy Sané
• Thomas Müller
• Jamal Musiala
Predictions
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