Munich, Germany – Bayern Munich dey poised to confirm dia status as Bundesliga champions as dem face Mainz 05 for Allianz Arena on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 2:30 PM UK time.
If Bayern fit beat Mainz and Bayer Leverkusen drop points, dem go secure di title. Bayern don gather 72 points, eight more than Leverkusen wey dey second position with 64 points. Mainz, wey dey sixth with 47 points, don dey battle to maintain European qualification spot.
For di last match wey dem play, Mainz show say dem fit score, as dem manage lead go 3-0 by half-time. But dem don concede nine goals in dem last six matches, so e clear say defensive issues dey. Meanwhile, Bayern also dey face injury wahala with key players like Manuel Neuer, Alphonso Davies, and Jamal Musiala sidelined.
Vincent Kompany, di Bayern coach, go need to manage di squad well as dem try prevent more injuries. ‘We know say Mainz fit bring fight, but we dey focus on our game. A win go put us one step closer to di title,’ Kompany talk during di press conference.
Mainz no dey in their best form either, as dem no fit win di last five matches and dey struggle with consistency in front of goal. Dem gaffer go want more from Jonathan Burkardt and other attacking players to turn tings around.
For Bayern side, di starting lineup go likely include Jonas Urbig in goal, with a backline of Joshua Kimmich, Eric Dier, Josip Stanišić, and Raphaël Guerreiro. Midfield fit include Konrad Laimer and Aleksandar Pavlović, while di attacking trio go feature Thomas Müller, Kingsley Coman, and Harry Kane.
Kompany know say if dem want to secure di title, dem need to ensure dem defend well, especially as di backline don dey weakened by injuries. ‘We get quality players wey fit step up,’ he add.
As for Mainz, dem coach gree say dem fit upset di odds. ‘We believe we fit cause upset, especially since Bayern dey deal with injuries,’ e talk. Mainz go look to inside-center backs to hold di defense strong against Bayern attack.
With just four match days left, Bayern go dey eager to grab di win to cement dia position on top di league table while Mainz dey fight for a place in European competition. Di match fit go determine who go hold titles and who go face struggle for di remaining fixtures.
