FC Bayern Munich vs 1.FSV Mainz 05 Prediction 26 April 2025
Added on 24 April, 2025
One of the key fixtures of Bundesliga Matchday 31 sees Bayern Munich take on Mainz in what could be a decisive step toward the title.
With 72 points and a commanding goal difference of 87:29, Bayern are closing in on another championship, maintaining an eight-point lead over their closest challengers. Thomas Tuchel’s side have hit strong form recently, securing victories over St. Pauli (3:2), Augsburg (3:1), and Heidenheim (4:0), while also drawing 1:1 with Union Berlin and 2:2 with Borussia Dortmund.
Mainz, on the other hand, have entered a rough patch at a crucial stage of the season. The Carnival club have gone five games without a win, dropping points in a 2:2 draw with Freiburg, a 1:3 loss to Borussia Dortmund, a 1:1 result against Holstein Kiel, a 0:2 defeat to Hoffenheim, and a 2:2 draw with Wolfsburg. This poor run has seen them slide down to sixth place with 47 points and a goal difference of 48:36, putting serious doubt on their Champions League hopes.
With Mainz clearly off their best and Bayern firing on all cylinders, especially in the attacking third, it’s hard to see anything other than a comfortable win for the hosts. The gulf in class, current form, and motivation strongly favors Munich as they edge closer to clinching the title.
Bayern to win with -1.5 Asian handicap 1.69