Bayern Munich vs Mainz – Expected Lineup and Team Updates

Bayern Munich will face Mainz at the Allianz Arena in the Bundesliga this weekend.

The German champions are currently unbeaten in the league and hold an eight-point lead in the title race. Recently, they defeated Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League, bringing them closer to reaching the last 16.

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This Sunday, we take on Mainz at the Allianz Arena! pic.twitter.com/Ds26J7FOTv

— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) December 11, 2025

Mainz comes to Munich after a difficult season, sitting at the bottom of the Bundesliga with just one win so far.

Bayern Munich vs Mainz – Predicted lineup and team news

Bayern Munich team news

Alphonso Davies returned to the pitch recently, easing concerns after being sidelined for 262 days due to an ACL injury.

Jamal Musiala is also nearing his return from a fractured fibula he sustained in the summer, though Bayern will proceed cautiously with his comeback.

Luis Díaz will miss this match after receiving his fifth yellow card against Stuttgart, resulting in a one-game suspension. He also missed the match against Sporting due to a red card suspension in Europe.

Bayern Munich predicted lineup

Predicted Bayern Munich XI: Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Karl, Gnabry; Kane.

What time is kick-off?

The match will kick off at 16:30 GMT on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

How to watch Bayern Munich vs Mainz

The game will be available to watch live on Amazon Prime PPV.