Bayern Munich aim to extend their historic unbeaten run and record-breaking goal tally when bottom club Mainz visit the Allianz Arena, while Borussia Dortmund seek to close the gap on the leaders at Freiburg.
Bundesliga Matchday 14 concludes on Sunday with two compelling fixtures as Bayern Munich continue their relentless pursuit of another title while Borussia Dortmund look to capitalise on RB Leipzig’s shock defeat.
Bayern Munich vs Mainz (17:30 CET)
Vincent Kompany’s Bayern have been simply sensational this season, setting records seemingly every week. Their 37 points from 13 matches equals the best-ever start to a Bundesliga campaign, a record they themselves set in 2015-16. The Bavarians are now eight points clear of second-placed Leipzig following the latter’s 3-1 defeat at Union Berlin on Friday.
The statistics are staggering. Bayern have scored at least two goals in 21 consecutive Bundesliga matches – an all-time record. Their 49 goals in 13 games is unprecedented, and a victory over Mainz would see them break the 50-goal barrier earlier than any team in Bundesliga history. Harry Kane continues to rewrite the record books, having recently become the fastest player to reach 10 hat-tricks in the competition (76 matches, surpassing Gerd Müller’s 161).
Mainz arrive in Munich in desperate straits. Bottom of the table with just six points from 13 matches, the 05ers have gone nine league games without a win – their worst run since 2020-21. New coach Urs Fischer, appointed this week following Bo Henriksen’s dismissal, faces a baptism of fire. The Swiss tactician’s record against Bayern is poor: 10 meetings, zero wins, seven defeats.
The visitors’ defensive woes are alarming – 24 consecutive Bundesliga matches without a clean sheet is a club record. Against a Bayern attack featuring Kane, Michael Olise (8 assists, league-leading), and Luis Diaz (6 assists), containing the hosts seems almost impossible.
Bayern will be without the suspended Luis Diaz, while Jamal Musiala remains sidelined with an ankle injury. Mainz are missing Nadiem Amiri (suspended), Philipp Mwene (groin), and Robin Zentner (groin), among others.
Freiburg vs Borussia Dortmund (15:30 CET)
The earlier kick-off sees Julian Schuster’s Freiburg host Nuri Sahin’s Dortmund at the Europa-Park Stadion. Both sides enter with contrasting European fortunes – Freiburg secured a Europa League playoff spot with victory over Red Bull Salzburg, while Dortmund’s 2-2 draw with Bodø/Glimt has left their Champions League knockout hopes in doubt.
Dortmund sit nine points behind Bayern but could move into second place with a victory, given Leipzig’s defeat. The Black-and-Yellows have been draw-prone this season with four stalemates, but their away form has been encouraging. Serhou Guirassy and Jamie Gittens lead the attacking charge, though consistency has been the issue.
Freiburg’s home record is solid – just two defeats in eight matches at the Europa-Park Stadion. Vincenzo Grifo and Maximilian Philipp provide the creative spark, while the defence organised by Julian Schuster has proven difficult to break down. However, their recent 1-0 loss to Heidenheim suggests vulnerabilities exist.
Both teams to score looks likely given the tactical approaches – Dortmund’s occasional defensive fragility meeting Freiburg’s attacking confidence on home soil.
Saturday’s completed fixtures
Friday and Saturday’s Matchday 14 action saw Union Berlin stun Leipzig 3-1, while Leverkusen claimed the Rhine derby against Köln 2-0 amid fan boycott protests. St. Pauli secured a vital 2-1 win over Heidenheim despite playing with ten men for 45 minutes, climbing out of the automatic relegation zone.
Gladbach fell 1-3 to Wolfsburg, who continue their resurgence under interim coach Frank Bauer with seven points from three matches. Hoffenheim thrashed Hamburg 4-1 in another display of the promoted side’s struggles.
Title race outlook
Bayern’s dominance has made this season feel like a coronation rather than a race. Kompany’s men are unbeaten in 22 league matches stretching back to last season – a run only matched once in the 21st century (2012-14, 53 games). Barring a dramatic collapse, a 34th Bundesliga title seems inevitable.
Bayern Munich aim to extend their historic unbeaten run and record-breaking goal tally when bottom club Mainz visit the Allianz Arena, while Borussia Dortmund seek to close the gap on the leaders at Freiburg.
Bundesliga Matchday 14 concludes on Sunday with two compelling fixtures as Bayern Munich continue their relentless pursuit of another title while Borussia Dortmund look to capitalise on RB Leipzig’s shock defeat.
Bayern Munich vs Mainz (17:30 CET)
Vincent Kompany’s Bayern have been simply sensational this season, setting records seemingly every week. Their 37 points from 13 matches equals the best-ever start to a Bundesliga campaign, a record they themselves set in 2015-16. The Bavarians are now eight points clear of second-placed Leipzig following the latter’s 3-1 defeat at Union Berlin on Friday.
The statistics are staggering. Bayern have scored at least two goals in 21 consecutive Bundesliga matches – an all-time record. Their 49 goals in 13 games is unprecedented, and a victory over Mainz would see them break the 50-goal barrier earlier than any team in Bundesliga history. Harry Kane continues to rewrite the record books, having recently become the fastest player to reach 10 hat-tricks in the competition (76 matches, surpassing Gerd Müller’s 161).
Mainz arrive in Munich in desperate straits. Bottom of the table with just six points from 13 matches, the 05ers have gone nine league games without a win – their worst run since 2020-21. New coach Urs Fischer, appointed this week following Bo Henriksen’s dismissal, faces a baptism of fire. The Swiss tactician’s record against Bayern is poor: 10 meetings, zero wins, seven defeats.
The visitors’ defensive woes are alarming – 24 consecutive Bundesliga matches without a clean sheet is a club record. Against a Bayern attack featuring Kane, Michael Olise (8 assists, league-leading), and Luis Diaz (6 assists), containing the hosts seems almost impossible.
Bayern will be without the suspended Luis Diaz, while Jamal Musiala remains sidelined with an ankle injury. Mainz are missing Nadiem Amiri (suspended), Philipp Mwene (groin), and Robin Zentner (groin), among others.
Freiburg vs Borussia Dortmund (15:30 CET)
The earlier kick-off sees Julian Schuster’s Freiburg host Nuri Sahin’s Dortmund at the Europa-Park Stadion. Both sides enter with contrasting European fortunes – Freiburg secured a Europa League playoff spot with victory over Red Bull Salzburg, while Dortmund’s 2-2 draw with Bodø/Glimt has left their Champions League knockout hopes in doubt.
Dortmund sit nine points behind Bayern but could move into second place with a victory, given Leipzig’s defeat. The Black-and-Yellows have been draw-prone this season with four stalemates, but their away form has been encouraging. Serhou Guirassy and Jamie Gittens lead the attacking charge, though consistency has been the issue.
Freiburg’s home record is solid – just two defeats in eight matches at the Europa-Park Stadion. Vincenzo Grifo and Maximilian Philipp provide the creative spark, while the defence organised by Julian Schuster has proven difficult to break down. However, their recent 1-0 loss to Heidenheim suggests vulnerabilities exist.
Both teams to score looks likely given the tactical approaches – Dortmund’s occasional defensive fragility meeting Freiburg’s attacking confidence on home soil.
Saturday’s completed fixtures
Friday and Saturday’s Matchday 14 action saw Union Berlin stun Leipzig 3-1, while Leverkusen claimed the Rhine derby against Köln 2-0 amid fan boycott protests. St. Pauli secured a vital 2-1 win over Heidenheim despite playing with ten men for 45 minutes, climbing out of the automatic relegation zone.
Gladbach fell 1-3 to Wolfsburg, who continue their resurgence under interim coach Frank Bauer with seven points from three matches. Hoffenheim thrashed Hamburg 4-1 in another display of the promoted side’s struggles.
Title race outlook
Bayern’s dominance has made this season feel like a coronation rather than a race. Kompany’s men are unbeaten in 22 league matches stretching back to last season – a run only matched once in the 21st century (2012-14, 53 games). Barring a dramatic collapse, a 34th Bundesliga title seems inevitable.
