2026-2027 Bundesliga: Mainz vs. Bayern Munich, Probable Lineups

Bayern Munich visits Mainz today at 3:30 p.m. at the MEWA Arena for a match on Matchday 9 of the Bundesliga. The Bavarians are tied for first place in the standings with Borussia Dortmund and are looking to continue their title run, buoyed by their Champions League victory over Atlético Madrid. The situation is more complicated for the home team, coming off three consecutive losses in league and cup play and looking to bounce back in front of their home crowd.

The home team is expected to line up in a 3-5-2 formation, relying on the attacking duo of Tietz and Becker. Amiri, Lee, and Sano are expected in midfield, with Caci and Widmer on the wings. Posch and Mwene will miss the match, both suspended by the disciplinary committee, in addition to the unavailable Kohr and Silas.

Bayern is expected to respond with their usual 4-2-3-1 formation, with Kane as the lone striker, supported by Olise, Karl, and Brown. Kimmich and Pavlovic will anchor the midfield, while Stanišić is expected to round out the back line alongside Laimer, Upamecano, and Kim. The Bavarians will have to do without Luis Díaz, Gnabry, and Musiala. Also worth noting is the absence of Vincent Kompany from the bench, as he is still recovering from the illness that struck him in recent weeks. Assistant coach Aaron Danks will take his place.

Probable Lineups

MAINZ (3-5-2): Zentner; Da Costa, Gruber, Potulski; Caci, Lee, Sano, Amiri, Widmer; Tietz, Becker. Coach: Fischer.

BAYERN MUNICH (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Stanišić; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Karl, Brown; Kane. Coach: Danks.