FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayern München: prediction and stats
BundesligaRegular Season - 9Kick-off on November 7, 2026 at 02:30 PM (UTC)MEWA ARENA, Mainz
The Footlab model makes Bayern München the favourite at 54%, against 20% for a draw and 26% for FSV Mainz 05. The most likely score is 1-2.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayern München?
Bayern München is a heavy favourite: 2,527 Elo points against 2,158 — a 369-point gap.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, FSV Mainz 05 have 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats; Bayern München have 11, 2 and 2.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Krieschow(away) | 9-0 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Bournemouth(home) | 2-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Paris FC(home) | 4-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Udinese(away) | 3-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Shabab Al Ahli Dubai(home) | 1-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Borussia Dortmund(away) | 2-1 | Super Cup |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1. FC Heidenheim(away) | 4-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 15, 2026 | RB Leipzig(home) | 3-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Aston Villa(home) | 2-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Jeju United FC(away) | 2-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 FSV Mainz 05 win(s), 1 draw(s), 4 Bayern München win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | FSV Mainz 05 3-4 Bayern München | Bundesliga |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Bayern München 2-2 FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Bayern München 3-0 FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga |
| Dec 14, 2024 | FSV Mainz 05 2-1 Bayern München | Bundesliga |
| Oct 30, 2024 | FSV Mainz 05 0-4 Bayern München | DFB Pokal |
| Mar 9, 2024 | Bayern München 8-1 FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga |
Last archived meeting: FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayern München on Apr 25, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
FSV Mainz 05 score 3.0 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Bayern München score 2.7 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 78% probability of over 2.5 goals and 75% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSV Mainz 05 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 6 | 7/15 | 11/15 |
| Bayern München | 2.7 | 1.5 | 3 | 12/15 | 12/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
FSV Mainz 05 sit 10th in Bundesliga (40 points from 34 matches) and Bayern München sit 1st (89 points from 34 matches).
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern München | 34 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 122 | 36 | 89 |
| 10 | FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 44 | 53 | 40 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayern München?
- The Footlab model makes Bayern München the favourite at 54%, against 20% for a draw and 26% for FSV Mainz 05.
- Where and when is FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayern München played?
- FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayern München is played on November 7, 2026 at 02:30 PM (UTC) at MEWA ARENA, in the Bundesliga.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 78% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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