Team to be updated after the lineup announcement.
Match details:
Bundesliga
Mainz vs Bayern Munich
Coface Arena, Mainz
24th April 2021
7:00 PM IST
Preview:
Bayern Munich have opened up a ten-point lead at the top of Bundesliga, thanks to RB Leipzig’s poor recent form. They look set to race to yet another Bundesliga crown but cannot afford to take any opposition lightly.
Mainz are 13th on the table but their recent form will inspire confidence. They haven’t lost in any of their last five matches, winning four games and drawing once. This could prove to be a massive result for Mainz if they defeat Bayern.
Stat and fact nuggets:
The Bavarians have a good record in this fixture, having won it 22 times. Mainz have managed just four wins, while three games have ended in draws.
Injuries and suspensions:
Mainz
Injuries: Luca Kilian, Paul Nebel
Suspensions/unavailable: Danny da Costa
Doubtful: None
Bayern Munich
Injuries: Douglas Costa, Niklas Sule, Marc Roca
Suspensions/unavailable: Corentin Tolisso, Serge Gnabry
Doubtful: None
Probable starting XI:
Mainz
Robin Zentner; Jeremiah St Juste, Stefan Bell, Moussa Niakhate; Brosinski, Leandro Barreiro, Dominik Kohr, Danny Latza; Jean Paul Boetius, Robin Quaison; Robert Glatzel
Bayern Munich
Manuel Neuer; Alphonso Davies, David Alaba, Jerome Boateng, Benjamin Pavard; Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka; Thomas Muller, Leroy Sane, Kingsley Coman; Eric Maxim Choupo Moting
Top picks:
Mainz
Robin Quaison: Robin Quaison’s presence upfront could prove to be important in this match. The striker has scored three Bundesliga goals this season.
Jean-Paul Boetius: Jean-Paul Boetius is a major threat from midfield. He’s known for getting into the final third often and can produce the final pass. Boetius has five assists this season.
Bayern
Thomas Muller: Thomas Muller has been the most important player for Bayern Munich after Lewandowski this season. Muller has scored 10 goals in the Bundesliga and has set up 18 goals for his teammates.
Joshua Kimmich: Joshua Kimmich has been vital to the German Champions in midfield. He has assisted 10 goals so far.
Captaincy options (in priority order)
Thomas Muller, Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka
Points projection:
Manuel Neuer, Points: 60-70, Grade: A
Benjamin Pavard, Points: 60-65, Grade: A+
Alphonso Davies, Points: 50-55, Grade: A
Jeremiah St Juste, Points: 40-45, Grade: B
David Alaba, Points: 50-55, Grade: A
Joshua Kimmich, Points: 65-70, Grade: A
Danny Latza, Points: 50-55, Grade: B
Leon Goretzka, Points: 65-70, Grade: A
Jean Paul Boetius, Points: 50-55, Grade: B
Thomas Muller, Points: 70-75, Grade: A+
Robin Quaison, Points: 55-60, Grade: B
Disclaimer: The views expressed here are of the author and is not a reflection of the actual points you might earn.
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