Bayern Munich welcome struggling Mainz 05 to the Allianz Arena on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Vincent Kompany’s side aim to maintain their dominant position at the top of the Bundesliga table. Mainz arrive under new management and desperate for points to climb away from the relegation zone.
Bayern enter the game in scintillating form. They won their last four Bundesliga matches, scoring at least three goals each time. Harry Kane and Michael Olise lead a fearsome attack that terrorizes defenses across Germany.
Key Details for Bayern Munich vs Mainz 05
- Date & Time: Sunday, December 14, 2025 – 17:30 CET (11:30 ET)
- Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich
- Current Standings: Bayern lead the Bundesliga with 37 points from 13 games. Mainz sit in 18th with just 6 points.
Bayern boast an incredible home record this season. They scored multiple goals in every league game at the Allianz Arena. Kompany rotates squad options wisely ahead of a busy festive period.
Mainz appointed Urs Fischer as their new coach recently. He seeks an immediate impact, but this fixture looks tough. Mainz failed to win any of their last nine Bundesliga games and struggle defensively against top sides.
Predicted Lineups
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Neuer – Laimer, Tah, Kim, Bischof – Kimmich, Goretzka – Olise, Karl, Gnabry – Kane
Mainz 05 (5-3-2): Batz – Hanche-Olsen, Maloney, Leitsch, da Costa, Veratschnig – Amiri, Sano, Lee – Weiper, Hollerbach
Injuries hit both teams. Bayern miss Jamal Musiala and others, while Mainz deal with suspensions and knocks.
Head-to-Head and Form Guide
Bayern dominate recent encounters. They won 24 of the last 33 meetings against Mainz. Experts predict a comfortable home victory, with many tipping over 2.5 goals.
Harry Kane chases more records. He already netted prolifically this campaign and loves facing Mainz.
Where to Watch Bayern vs Mainz 05
Fans stream the game live on platforms like ESPN+, Disney+ Premium, or official Bundesliga broadcasters. Check local listings for full coverage.
Sources: FC Bayern official, Bundesliga.com, Sofascore, FotMob, ESPN, Bavarian Football Works.
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