Match summary
Before kickoff, FC Bayern München (1st, 79 pts) were 45 points ahead of FSV Mainz 05 (10th, 34 pts). Before kickoff, FSV Mainz 05 were 10th in the table but 3rd on points from the last five league games. FC Bayern München had won 8 matches in a row before this one. 88% of their 34 previous meetings had three or more goals.

