Bundesliga Preview: Mainz

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Mainz will look to continue its 9-game undefeated streak in the Bundesliga.
By LoneStar249 Aug 12, 2024, 12:30am CEST
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Mainz delivered another ho-hum season, finishing 13th. After only producing a single win in the first 21 Bundesliga games, Mainz fired Jan Siewert in February and brought on Bo Henriksen to steady the ship.

Bayern Munich swept Mainz last season with 3-1 and 8-1 victories, the latter showcasing another Harry Kane trick. Ironically, the 8-1 rout in March was Mainz’s last defeat of the season. Mainz went on to win five matches and draw four others.

Mainz has been relatively quiet during the transfer window and should expect to finish midtable yet again.

Manager: Bo Henriksen, 2nd year

Total market value: €99M

Starting XI market value: €75M

Formation: 3-4-3

Key Players: Brajan Gruda, winger; Jonathan Burkardt, forward; Anthony Caci, left-back

Key Additions: Paul Nebel, midfielder (return from loan, Karlsruher); Armindo Sieb, forward (loan, Bayern Munich)

Key Departures: Sepp van den Berg, center-back (end of loan, Liverpool); Leandro Barreiro, midfielder (free transfer, Benfica)

2023-24 Bundesliga results: 7W-14D-13L, 35 points, 39 goals, 13th place

2024-25 European competition: n/a

Bundesliga prediction: 9W-12D-13L, 39 points, 45 goals, 12 place

Opening match: Home vs Union Berlin