Borussia Monchengladbach vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction, odds & betting tips – 23/08/2024

Champions Bayer Leverkusen begin their Bundesliga title defence against Borussia Monchengladbach at BORUSSIA-PARK on Friday, 23 August. Read our betting tips for the clash below.

Borussia Monchengladbach vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction: Expect excitement in Gladbach

Key Stats

• Five of the last six meetings between these clubs have produced over 2.5 goals.
• Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten in nine previous encounters with Gladbach.
• Victor Boniface scored twice against Gladbach in last year’s corresponding fixture between the sides.
• Die Werkself scored three goals on each of their last two visits to BORUSSIA-PARK.

Correct score prediction: Borussia Monchengladbach 1-3 Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen eased to a 3-0 win over Gladbach when they last visited BORUSSIA-PARK a year ago and that was the second time in a row where Die Werkself hit three goals at that venue.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Gladbach listed as massive underdogs

• HOME: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
• DRAW: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
• AWAY: 3/5 (1.60) – 62.5%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

True to reputation, Leverkusen scored late on to secure parity in the German Super Cup against Stuttgart last week and eventually won the tie on penalties. Having lifted silverware, the champions are 3/5 favourites to start their title defence with a win at Gladbach.

The hosts finished the previous campaign with just one win in eight home assignment and they have been given just a 20% chance of upsetting the odds against the champions on Friday. View more of our latest football predictions on our dedicated page.

Most recent H2Hs: Leverkusen have been dominant

Bayer Leverkusen avoided defeat in each of their last nine meetings with Gladbach, though their 0-0 draw with Die Fohlen in January was something of a surprise result.

Germany Bundesliga I 27/01/24

Bayer Leverkusen

0

Borussia M'gladbach

0

Germany Bundesliga I 26/08/23

Borussia M'gladbach

0

Bayer Leverkusen

3

Germany Bundesliga I 21/05/23

Bayer Leverkusen

2

Borussia M'gladbach

2

Germany Bundesliga I 22/01/23

Borussia M'gladbach

2

Bayer Leverkusen

3

Germany Bundesliga I 15/01/22

Borussia M'gladbach

1

Bayer Leverkusen

2

Borussia Monchengladbach preview: Hosts could be unchanged

Defender Nico Elvedi has an ankle injury and will be out until next month while midfielder Simon Walde is also expected to be in the treatment room until the end of August. Gladbach enjoyed a 3-1 win over Erzgebirge Aue in the DFB Pokal in their last outing.

Predicted lineup: Omlin (GK), Scally, Itakura, Chiarodia, Netz, Reitz, Weigl, Honorat, Stoger, Plea, Kleindienst

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W

Bochum

0

Borussia M'gladbach

2

Germany Bundesliga I 23/08/24

L

Bayer Leverkusen

3

Borussia M'gladbach

2

Germany DFB Pokal 17/08/24

W

Erzgebirge Aue

1

Borussia M'gladbach

3

Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24

W

Strasbourg

0

Borussia M'gladbach

1

Europe Friendlies 02/08/24

W

Ipswich U21

1

Borussia M'gladbach

3

Bayer Leverkusen preview: Terrier to serve a one-game ban

Bayer Leverkusen have no injury issues to contend with ahead of their Bundesliga opener. Summer signing Martin Terrier was sent off in last weekend's Super Cup after just 37 minutes of his debut against Stuttgart and the Frenchman is expected to be handed a one-match ban as a result.

Predicted lineup: Hradecky (GK), Tapsoba, Andrich, Hincapie, Tella, Garcia, Xhaka, Belocian, Adli, Wirtz, Boniface

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L

RB Leipzig

3

Bayer Leverkusen

2

Germany DFB Pokal 28/08/24

W

Carl Zeiss Jena

0

Bayer Leverkusen

1

Germany Bundesliga I 23/08/24

W

Borussia M'gladbach

2

Bayer Leverkusen

3

Germany Super Cup 17/08/24

W

VfB Stuttgart

2 (3)

Bayer Leverkusen

2 (4)

Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24

D

Real Betis

1

Bayer Leverkusen

1

Player to watch – Aleix Garcia

Aleix Garcia is a new face at Bayer Leverkusen haven’t joined the German champions from Girona for €18m over the summer and the midfielder gave an excellent account of himself in last weekend’s Super Cup.

Garcia’s distribution could be key

Last season in Spain’s La Liga, Garcia competed a staggering 91.7% of his attempted passes and the 27-year-old’s ability to keep possession ticking over is likely to have appealed to his new coach and compatriot Xabi Alonso.