"To rotate or not to rotate? That is the question for Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany. Some of the Bavarians need a blow, but with just two games left in the Hinrunde, Kompany's willingness to use his bench players might be tested. This seems like a natural place to rotate, but the past has not always shown Kompany being willing to rest key players (even when their play indicates they need a game of downtime)."
"Regardless...rotate...don't rotate...it does not matter - Bayern Munich should be able to easily race away from Mainz 05. We are expecting Bayern Munich to put the pressure on from the outset and systemically wearing down Die Nullfünfer. It just feels like Bayern Munich will make life hell for Urs Fischer (who seems to know and understand how this one might play out), but even an "anything can happen" philosophy might now be able to carry the visitors. The Bavarians are simply better."
Bayern Munich face Mainz 05 with Vincent Kompany considering whether to rotate players ahead of the end of the Hinrunde. Several Bayern players could use rest, but Kompany has not consistently rested key players in the past. Bayern are expected to apply pressure from the start and gradually wear down Mainz 05. Urs Fischer may anticipate Bayern strategies, but Mainz are unlikely to withstand sustained pressure. A convincing Bayern win is forecast, with a predicted 3-0 first-half lead and two additional second-half goals for a 5-0 final score. Bavarian Podcast Works episodes provide further Bayern and German national team coverage.
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