Expected goals
0.601. FSV Mainz 051 goal scored
2.67FC Bayern München2 goals scored
Bundesliga · Round 9
1–2
FinishedMEWA Arena, Mainz
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Bayern Munich surpasses Mainz away from home and secures 2-1 victory in the Bundesliga
Bavarians extend positive streak in the German championship by adding three important points away from their domain on Saturday
FC Bayern Munich achieved an important 2-1 victory over 1. FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday, at the MEWA Arena, in the ninth round of the Bundesliga. The visiting team overcame the opposing pressure away from home to secure the positive result and maintain the good moment in the season.
Incidents
1. FC
14'⚽
Joshua Kimmichassist. Harry Kane
45'🔄
Manuel Neuer↔ Jonas Urbig 🤕
57'⚽
Lennart Karlassist. Harry Kane
63'🔄
Jae-sung Lee↔ Paul Nebel
63'🔄
Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer↔ Phillip Tietz
67'🔄
Josip Stanišić↔ Alphonso Davies
67'🔄
Lennart Karl↔ Tom Bischof
68'🔄
Sheraldo Becker↔ Benedict Hollerbach
69'🔄
Silvan Widmer↔ Rael Nakuzola
76'🟨
Konrad LaimerFoul
82'🔄
Anthony Caci↔ Eric Martel
86'🔄
Joshua Kimmich↔ Sacha Boey
86'🔄
Konrad Laimer↔ Hiroki Itō
90'⚽
Phillip Tietzassist. Benedict Hollerbach
Match Recap
The match began with a lot of study between the two teams, which sought to impose their respective playing styles from the first movements on the pitch. FC Bayern Munich managed to dictate the pace at strategic moments to build a favorable score away from home. 1. FSV Mainz 05 still reacted and shook the nets to reduce the disadvantage in front of their crowd, but the visiting team demonstrated defensive consistency to neutralize the rival's investments and hold the 2-1 triumph until the final whistle.
Statistics
Possession
31%1. FSV Mainz 05≈ 28 min on the ball
69%FC Bayern München≈ 62 min on the ball
Shots on target
11. FSV Mainz 05of 11 shots
9FC Bayern Münchenof 26 shots
Pass accuracy
73%1. FSV Mainz 05233 of 318
91%FC Bayern München651 of 716
Match DNA
Six-dimensional comparison
1st half → 2nd half
Who grew or faded after the break
xG
Possession
Shots on target %
Pass %
Duels won %
Anatomy of the shots
Where each shot ended up
1. FSV Mainz 05FC Bayern München
Goals
1
2
Saved
—
7
Woodwork
—
1
Blocked
3
7
Off target
7
10
Territory map
Action intensity by pitch third
1. FSV Mainz 05
Defensetackles
Midfieldpasses
Attackshots
FC Bayern München
Attackshots
Midfieldpasses
Defensetackles
Darker shades mean more activity in that zone
Duels
Who won more battles
Ground
53%
53% · 5047% · 44
Aerial
50%
50% · 1350% · 13
Dribbles
52%
48% · 1052% · 8
Player impact
Accurate passes × offensive actions (size = rating)
Players with 30+ min only.
Match standout
Top-rated player's share of the team
FC Bayern München
Joshua Kimmich
M · #6
Rating: 9.20
Passes90Shots3Defense4Creation114
Match Highlights
The result confirms the solid phase experienced by FC Bayern Munich, which came into this commitment with three victories and two draws in their previous five performances. The Bavarian squad showed maturity to manage the score in a historically difficult stadium. On the other hand, 1. FSV Mainz 05 suffered their third consecutive defeat, with two victories and three defeats in the recent record of five games, highlighting the need for quick adjustments to rediscover the path to triumphs in the tournament.
What the Numbers Say
The away victory represents an essential step for FC Bayern Munich's plans in the national competition, reaffirming their ability to add decisive points away from their fans. Even with the classification table open in the ninth round, each positive result serves to consolidate the Bavarian confidence in the dispute for the first positions in the league. For 1. FSV Mainz 05, the home defeat turns on the alert signal and reinforces the obligation to score in the next commitments to avoid greater oscillations.
Lineup
How teams lined up at kick-off
1. FSV Mainz 05 · 3-5-2FC Bayern München · 4-5-1
CCaptain↓Substituted
1. FSV Mainz 05
Manager: Urs Fischer
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
FC Bayern München
Manager: Vincent Kompany
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Man of the match
Joshua Kimmich
FC Bayern München
Referee
Robert Schröder
Suspended
Players who became suspended in this match and will serve the suspension in the next league game.
FC Bayern München
🚫
Konrad LaimerBecame suspended due to 3 yellowsWill serve suspension in the next match against 1. FC Köln.
What Changes Now
Both teams return to the field after the break in the national calendar to play the tenth round of the Bundesliga. FC Bayern Munich plays at home on Friday, 20/11/2026, when they host 1. FC Köln at the Allianz Arena. Meanwhile, 1. FSV Mainz 05 will have another challenge away from their domain on Sunday, 22/11/2026, visiting FC Augsburg at the WWK ARENA with the mission of seeking immediate recovery in the championship.