Bayern Munich are in touching distance of what would be their 34th German national title and the 33rd of those won in the Bundesliga era. All that is needed for it to happen this Saturday is a win at home against Mainz 05, combined with a Bayer Leverkusen slip-up against FC Augsburg. There is also pride on the line for the Bavarians in this matchup, as they were defeated in the reverse fixture. It was one of their two league losses so far this season. Last Word on Football brings you our Bayern Munich predicted lineup for the match.
Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup vs Mainz 05
How Bayern Munich Have Lined Up Recently
In last weekend’s impressive victory over 1. FC Heidenheim, Bayern started as follows: Jonas Urbig was in goal, as the backline consisted of Konrad Laimer, Eric Dier, Josip Stanisic, and Raphael Guerreiro. The holding midfielders were Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar Pavlovic, as the front four included Michael Olise, Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry, and Harry Kane.
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That means that coach Vincent Kompany made four changes compared to the previous starting 11. Pavlovic came in for the injured Leon Goretzka, while Guerreiro, Coman, and Gnabry joined the lineup in favour of Kim Min-jae, Thomas Müller, and Leroy Sané. The 4-2-3-1 formation changed into a creative 4-2-4, with Gnabry joining Kane up front at times.
Bayern Munich Recent Form and Tactics
The 4-0 victory over Heidenheim was exactly the right response to the Champions League exit and the 3 game winless streak that preceded it. It was also a psychological message to Leverkusen, letting them know that Bayern are now fully focused on regaining the Bundesliga trophy they lost last season.
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The 4-2-4 formation may or may not change back to a 4-2-3-1, depending on available personnel, though these formations are, of course, fluid within a match anyway.
Bayern Munich Injuries to Consider
Jamal Musiala, Dayot Upamecano, Alphonso Davies, and Hiroki Ito all remain out for certain. During his pre-match press conference, Kompany mentioned that Müller had been sick earlier this week, but should be back Saturday. The coach expressed more worry about Guerreiro and his possible absence.
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Oddly enough, Manuel Neuer was neither mentioned nor asked about at the press conference, despite this match having been designated as the one where he might make his return from injury weeks ago.
Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup vs Mainz 05
Urbig, Laimer, Dier, Kim, Stanisic, Kimmich, Pavlovic, Olise, Müller, Gnabry, Kane.
