Mainz vs Bayern Munich
Bundesliga
Saturday
21st October 2023
Coface Arena
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the Bundesliga gameweek 8 fixture between Mainz and Bayern Munich.
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Mainz form analysis
Mainz’s recent Bundesliga matches show a team struggling badly for form and consistency. They were thrashed 0-4 at home by Werder Bremen to start this period, with their defence ripped apart. A 1-3 loss away at Stuttgart followed as only Barreiro could respond to Guirassy’s hat-trick. Mainz’s poor form continued with a 1-2 home defeat to Augsburg despite Ajorque putting them ahead early on. An away trip to Leverkusen brought another loss by an 0-3 margin as Mainz couldn’t handle the likes of Grimaldo and Hofmann. To their credit, Mainz stopped the rot with a 2-2 draw away at Gladbach, fighting back twice through Gruda and Barkok to earn a point.
Overall, this run of games has highlighted Mainz’s issues defensively and in converting positive play to results under Bo Svensson. Conceding early goals has undermined them, while only scoring more than once in a game on one occasion shows their attacking struggles. However, Mainz have shown spirit to battle back in their last two matches. Mainz must start turning positive performances into wins soon rather than just draws.
Bayern Munich form analysis
Bayern Munich started slowly, needing a late Sané strike and Tel winner to beat Gladbach 1-2 away. But Bayern hit top form in their next game, thrashing Bochum 7-0 at home as Kane grabbed a hat-trick in a ruthless attacking display. Despite being held 2-2 away at title rivals Leipzig after leading twice, Bayern rebounded with an emphatic 3-0 home win over Freiburg thanks to goals from Coman and Sané.
Bayern have appeared vulnerable defensively at times, conceding at least once in every league game during this spell. However, their awesome attacking firepower has made up for any defensive issues. Star striker Kane has been lethal, bagging 6 goals, while Sané and Coman provide pace and creativity from the wings.
Overall, Bayern remain dominant and their offensive talent makes them heavy favorites to reclaim the Bundesliga title. Their current reliance on outscoring opponents looks sustainable given the riches in attack. Fearsome going forward, Bayern are still the team to beat this season.
