Wed Oct 30 20:21:55 UTC 2024: ## Bayern Munich Aim for Back-to-Back Wins as They Face Mainz 05 in DFB-Pokal

**Mainz, Germany** – Bayern Munich will be looking to secure their second consecutive victory when they face Mainz 05 in the second round of the DFB-Pokal at Mewa Arena on Wednesday.

Despite their impressive 5-0 win over VfL Bochum last weekend, Bayern have been in mixed form recently, winning only two of their last six fixtures. However, they remain a formidable attacking force, having scored 39 goals in 11 matches across the Bundesliga and Champions League.

Mainz, on the other hand, are struggling in the league, currently sitting 13th with only nine points after eight matchweeks. They narrowly escaped elimination in the first round of the DFB-Pokal, needing extra time to overcome Wehen Wiesbaden.

The hosts will be missing several key players, including Andreas Hanche-Olsen, Nikolas Veratschnig, Jonathan Burkardt, and Nadiem Amiri, who are all sidelined with injuries.

Bayern will also be without midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic and defenders Hiroki Ito, Josip Stanisic, and Sacha Boey. However, they have depth in their squad, and manager Vincent Kompany is expected to field a strong lineup.

While Bayern are the clear favorites on paper, Mainz will be looking to exploit any weaknesses in their defense, which has conceded nine goals in their last six matches.

The match promises to be an intriguing encounter as both teams will be looking to advance to the next round of the DFB-Pokal.

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