Bayer Leverkusen vs. Borussia Monchengladbach: Bundesliga Match Preview, Odds & Prediction

Get ready for the exciting Bundesliga matchup between Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Monchengladbach with our comprehensive match preview, odds, and predictions. Stay informed and make informed decisions on the upcoming game in Germany.

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Bayer Leverkusen vs. Borussia Monchengladbach: Bundesliga  Match Preview, Odds & Prediction

Bayer Leverkusen vs. Borussia Monchengladbach: Bundesliga Match Preview, Odds & Prediction

On Saturday, in their 18th Bundesliga game of the season, Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen will host Borussia Monchengladbach at BayArena.

On Tuesday, the champions defeated Mainz 05 1-0 to go into second position with 38 points, four behind Bayern Munich. On January 14, the away team lost to Wolfsburg 5-1 and dropped to eleventh place with 24 points.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

With almost two xG, twelve shots from within the penalty area, and one major opportunity allowed, Leverkusen deserved credit for their performance against Mainz, who are pursuing the Champions League.

The triumphant side has now won 11 games in a row across all competitions, and this victory was only the second occasion in their previous eight Bundesliga encounters that they have maintained a clean sheet.

Alonso's squad has scored 41 goals and allowed 23 in the Premier League, placing them second and fourth, respectively.

The Schwarzroten have been practically faultless for the last two months, winning all ten of their matches and defeating Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, and Borussia Dortmund along the way.

With ten wins and two draws in their last twelve matches at BayArena, the hosts have also been in superb home form.

After losing a 2-0 lead in the first half against Borussia Monchengladbach, Leverkusen rallied to win 3-2 on August 23. However, they needed a goal from Florian Wirtz in the 101st minute to secure the victory.

In their last match, Wolfsburg completely outplayed the visitors, who had five excellent opportunities and almost four shots on goal (most of which came in the second half).

Despite the loss, manager Gerardo Seoane may take heart in the fact that his team is already 14 points ahead of their season-ending total from last year.

According to their stats, Die Fohlen is the second-worst offensive team and the fifth-worst defensive side in the top 11, with a goal differential of 0 after 26 goals scored and 26 goals conceded in the top tier.

Though they won their previous two games, Borussia Monchengladbach have only managed to win two of their last six matches overall. They have lost their previous two games in a row.

Worryingly, the visitors have only won three of their past 22 away matches, and they have only won twice in eight Bundesliga away games overall (two wins, four draws).

Bayer Leverkusen x Borussia Monchengladbach Team News

Jeanuel Belocian, a central defender for Leverkusen, will be out until September with a cruciate ligament injury, while Jonathan Tah is questionable due to sickness.

If Tah is unable to return, Edmond Tapsoba, Piero Hincapie, and Nordi Mukiele will most likely form a back three.

Since the champs won't have attackers Amine Adli and Victor Boniface until February, Martin Terrier and Florian Wirtz might back up scorer Patrik Schick.

Only winger Franck Honorat is out with an injury for Borussia Monchengladbach at the moment, but he should be back later in the month.

In lieu of Tomas Cvancara, striker Tim Kleindienst will likely make a return to the starting lineup, while Alassane Plea and Robin Hack will likely play on either wing of him.

Rocco Reitz and Julian Weigl will likely form a double pivot, with Ko Itakura and Nico Elvedi serving as center backs.

Our Predictions

Bayer Leverkusen to win & over 2.5 goals @ 1.53 on Sky247.ng

Given Borussia Monchengladbach's attacking struggles this season, it's hard to see them capitalizing on any holes that Leverkusen may be compelled to exploit with a depleted back three.

In addition, Leverkusen's impressive home record makes it seem unlikely that the visitors will come away with any points, and the team's recent stellar play should give supporters hope that they may win again.

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