Mainz has been alternating losing and winning in their last six matches to settle at the ninth spot of the current league table.
In their most recent game on Sunday, the O-Fives were nipped by third-running squad Hertha Berlin, 1-2, on the road at the Olympiastadion for their third loss in the last six rounds, as per ESPN.
Head coach Martin Schmidt's side opened the scoring in the 25th minute of the match with a left-footed shot from striker Aaron Seydel off an assist by Argentine winger Pablo de Blasis.
The capital city squad was able to level the count 11 minutes later with a goal by Bosnian forward Vedad Ibisevic from a cross by Ivorian forward Salomon Kalou.
Mainz then caught a bad break in the 62nd minute when Ivorian midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin was booked with a second yellow card and then sent off, putting the visitors on a one-man disadvantage.
Head To Head
Mainz won 2-1 at the Allianz Arena against Bayern Munich when the two sides last met in March earlier this year. Bayern Munich have won 7 of the last 8 meetings against Mainz (W7 D1),
Mainz vs Bayern Munich Stats
Both teams have scored in four of both Bayern Munich's away and Mainz's home matches across all competitions. Mainz have won their last three Bundesliga home matches and Bayern Munich have lost three of their last 6 on the road. Bayern Munich have scored at least two goals in four of their last five away matches.
Mainz Team News
Mainz 05 still have a few injury concerns ahead of this match: centre forwards Emil Berggreen and Yoshinori Muto are both out. Winger Christian Clemens is also doubtful.
Bayern Munich Team News
Bayern Munich's Kingsley Coman (winger), Javi Martinez (centre-back) and Jerome Boateng (centre-back) remain all doubtful ahead of this weekend.
