The Bundesliga kicks off its weekend motion at Borussia-Park as Borussia Monchengladbach hosts Werder Bremen, two groups striving to climb up the league desk and bridge the hole in direction of the European locations.
Match Preview
Gladbach’s dramatic win within the DFB-Pokal quarter-finals final week was adopted by a sobering defeat to Union Berlin over the weekend.
Gerardo Seoane’s aspect succumbed to a 3-0 loss, halting their latest enchancment within the Bundesliga regardless of successful 5 of their final eight league video games.
The crew’s spectacular dwelling type has been pivotal, with 5 consecutive dwelling victories contributing to their development within the Pokal. Regardless of a shaky begin, they’re nonetheless inside attain of the European spots, sitting seven factors away.
Scoring hasn’t been a difficulty for Gladbach, netting 28 objectives in 14 league matches, however their defensive vulnerabilities persist, with solely Darmstadt having a worse defensive report.
Werder Bremen, however, faces a frightening job towards a robust dwelling crew, scuffling with their away type.
They’ve secured only one level of their final 9 Bundesliga away matches, presently sitting on the backside of the away factors desk.
Regardless of their away woes, a win towards Gladbach may propel Bremen into the highest half, showcasing the significance of enhancing their away performances.
Crew Information
Gladbach’s attackers Tomas Cvancara and Robin Hack are unsure attributable to sickness, whereas a number of gamers like Jantschke, Itakura, and Siebatcheu may return quickly. Nevertheless, goalkeeper Jonas Omlin shall be out till 2024.
Bremen faces their very own harm issues with Friedl and Zetterer out till January. Veljkovic and Bittencourt could possibly be nearing returns, however Rapp, Opitz, and Pieper stay long-term absentees.
Potential Lineups
Gladbach: (3-5-2)
Nicolas;
Scally, Elvedi, Freidrich;
Weigl, Neuhaus, Reits, Netz, Honorat;
Plea, Cvancara
Bremen: (3-5-2)
Pavlenka;
Gross, Stark, Jung;
Weiser, Schmid, Stage, Lynen, Agu;
Borre, Ducksch
Prediction: Borussia Monchengladbach 3-1 Werder Bremen
With Gladbach’s sturdy dwelling type and Bremen’s away struggles, a high-scoring encounter is anticipated with Gladbach securing one other three factors, persevering with their dominance at dwelling towards Bremen.