Bottom-of-the-table Borussia Monchengladbach host Freiburg in the final Bundesliga game of the weekend this Sunday night.
Gladbach head into this crucial fixture on the back of an extraordinary 6-4 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt last weekend, while Freiburg have been busy living it up on the continent.
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Borussia Monchengladbach vs Freiburg prediction: Vulnerable hosts face tough test
Key stats
- Gladbach are the only team left in the league who are yet to score first in a match.
- Gladbach have now conceded ten goals across their last two home league games.
- Freiburg are unbeaten in their last eight league fixtures against sides starting the day bottom of the table, winning seven such matches.
- Freiburg have scored in all five of their Bundesliga matches.
Correct score prediction: Borussia Monchengladbach 1-3 Freiburg
Gladbach took a small dose of encouragement from scoring four second-half goals against Eintracht last weekend. However, considering the Frankfurt side were already 6-0 up, you could argue the visitors had already taken their foot off the gas pedal.
Freiburg, on the other hand, are in great form and are also doing well on the injury front. The team head into the weekend with a strong side at their disposal as they look to extend their five-match unbeaten run across all competitions.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Hosts predicted to win
- HOME: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Borussia Monchengladbach are the expected winner of this clash, with a probability of 43.5%, and the bookmakers would be surprised if they failed to beat Freiburg.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Freiburg dominate recent meetings
Freiburg have won their last three matches against Borussia Monchengladbach, scoring three goals in two of those encounters.
In fact, Freiburg are unbeaten in eight previous meetings, last tasting defeat against Die Fohlen back in 2021.
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Borussia Monchengladbach preview: Injury problems for hosts
Borussia Monchengladbach attacker Robin Hack needed surgery to treat a torn meniscus in his right knee, meaning he will be out for several weeks.
Forward Tim Kleindienst is also battling with a knee injury, though the player is expected to make his return later this month.
Franck Honorat and Giovanni Reyna are both doubts for Sunday’s crucial fixture, with the two men struggling with adductor and thigh problems.
Predicted lineup: Nicolas (GK), Diks, Elvedi, Chiarodia, Scally, Reitz, Engelhardt, Ullrich, Stoger, Castrop & Machino
Last five results:
- Gladbach 4-6 Eintracht Frankfurt
- Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Gladbach
- Gladbach 0-4 Werder Bremen
- Stuttgart 1-0 Gladbach
- Gladbach 0-0 Hamburger SV
Freiburg preview: Visitors flying high
Freiburg remain without Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, who is nearing a return after missing the last two years with a knee injury.
Apart from that, Schuster’s men are in good shape as they look to extend their five-match unbeaten run across all competitions.
Predicted lineup: Atubolu (GK), Kubler, Ginter, Lienhart, Makengo, Eggestein, Osterhage, Beste, Manzambi, Grifo & Adamu
Last five results:
- Bologna 1-1 Freiburg
- Freiburg 1-1 Hoffenheim
- Freiburg 2-1 FC Basel
- Werder Bremen 0-3 Freiburg
- Freiburg 3-1 Stuttgart
Player to watch: Junior Adamu
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Junior Adamu, who has chipped in with two goal contributions in as many games, is expected to lead the attack for Freiburg. Should his fine form continue, he could cause Gladbach's shaky defence a lot of problems.