Two teams locked in a battle for consistency meet in the Borussen derby as Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Monchengladbach go head-to-head in Friday’s big Bundesliga fixture.
Can the home team prevail at Signal Iduna Park, or will Gladbach silence the iconic stadium with a surprise win in the Bundesliga? Read our Borussia Dortmund vs Borussia Monchengladbach prediction and preview to find out, but don’t forget to also check out some of our other Bundesliga predictions.
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Borussia Dortmund vs Borussia Monchengladbach prediction: Both teams to score
Key Stats
- Dortmund have a great record in Friday-held Bundesliga games, losing just one of their last 40 such fixtures.
- Dortmund have scored first in a Bundesliga-high 12 games this term.
- Twelve of Gladbach’s 18 Bundesliga goals this term came after the interval.
Correct score prediction: Borussia Dortmund 2-2 Borussia Monchengladbach
Dortmund just cannot catch a break at this moment. Niko Kovac and his men are struggling to string together victories, and the German giants come into Friday’s game on the back of successive draws against Bodo/Glimt and Freiburg.
Gladbach, meanwhile, have only picked up one win from their last four matches, though it is their away form which needs close inspection. Die Fohlen have won three straight matches on the road, scoring eight goals and conceding none in the process.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Dortmund overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 1/2 (1.50) – 66.70%
- DRAW: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
- AWAY: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Borussia Dortmund vs Borussia Monchengladbach odds that the bookies expect a win for the home team.
Nevertheless, if you liked our predictions for this game, remember to also check our betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Dominant Dortmund
Having won four of their last five meetings, Dortmund have been a dominant force in this fixture.The most recent meeting also ended with a Dortmund victory as Die Borussen powered to a 3-2 success last April.
Last six head-to-head encounters have seen both teams score, while six of the last seven have seen over 2.5 goals.
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Borussia Dortmund preview: Search for victories goes on
Successive draws have caused a bit of frustration for Kovac and his men, with Die Borussen determined to return to winning ways this Friday night.
While a title challenge may seem out of reach, Dortmund will be looking to end the calendar year on a high – especially in front of their home fans.
In terms of team news, Jobe Bellingham is suspended for the match, while Ramy Bensebaini is away on international duty with Algeria.
Predicted lineup: Kobel (GK), Sule, Can, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson, Gross, Nmecha, Svensson, Adeyemi, Chukwuemeka & Guirassy
Last five matches
- SC Freiburg 1-1 Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
- Borussia Dortmund 2-2 FK Bodo/Glimt (UEFA Champions League)
- Borussia Dortmund 2-0 TSG Hoffenheim (Bundesliga)
- Borussia Dortmund 0-1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen (DFB-Pokal)
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1-2 Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
Borussia Monchengladbach preview: Incredible away run
With three successive away victories to their name, Gladbach will be feeling confident ahead of their trip to Signal Iduna Park.
Die Fohlen have scored eight goals and conceded none across their last three away matches, underlining their dominant run on the road.
In terms of team news, forwards Robin Hack, Tim Kleindienst and Nathan N'Goumou are expected to miss out on selection.
Predicted lineup: Nicolas (GK), Scally, Elvedi, Diks, Castrop, Reitz, Engelhardt, Netz, Machino, Reyna & Tabakovic
Last five matches
- Borussia Monchengladbach 1-3 VfL Wolfsburg (Bundesliga)
- Mainz 0-1 Borussia Monchengladbach (Bundesliga)
- Borussia Monchengladbach 1-2 St. Pauli (DFB-Pokal)
- Borussia Monchengladbach 0-0 RB Leipzig (Bundesliga)
- FC Heidenheim 0-3 Borussia Monchengladbach (Bundesliga)
Player to watch – Julian Brandt
Julian Brandt is certainly the man to watch this Friday night considering he has scored three goals in his last two outings.
All three of those efforts came at home, while two were scored in the 2-2 draw with Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League.