Sat Apr 26 13:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Mainz 05 Faces Bayern Munich Despite Winless Streak
**Mainz, Germany** – Mainz 05, currently on a five-game winless streak, will face Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday, with the Bavarian giants potentially securing the league title prematurely. Despite their recent struggles and the daunting task ahead, Mainz remain upbeat. Coach Bo Henriksen praised his team’s high motivation, citing an “arguably best training session of the year.”
Henriksen’s confidence is partly fueled by Mainz’s 2-1 victory over Bayern in their first encounter this season. While Mainz boasts a strong home record against Bayern, winning four out of the last five home matches, they have lost their last seven away games against the record champions. Despite the current five-match winless run, the team, a surprise contender this season, still holds onto hopes of European qualification. However, their remaining fixtures – against Frankfurt, Bochum, and Bayer Leverkusen – present a significant challenge.
Although their usually strong defense has faltered recently, Mainz still boasts the third-best defensive record in the league with 36 goals conceded. Veteran defender Stefan Bell returns to the squad for the Bayern game and could even feature.
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