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Borussia Monchengladbach will be looking to take a huge step towards Bundesliga survival when they welcome Mainz 05 to Borussia Park for a tasty Sunday night encounter.
Gladbach could go seven points clear of the bottom three with a victory over Die Nulfunfer – a gap which would seemingly ensure their top-tier status.
Mainz, on the other hand, will be looking to shake off a painful defeat in the Europa Conference League quarter-final last Thursday night – a loss which crushed their hopes of continental glory.
Check out our prediction, preview and betting tips, including the latest odds. If you want more, make sure to visit our ‘Today’s Betting Tips’ page for more expert predictions.
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Borussia Monchengladbach vs Mainz 05 key stats
- Gladbach are looking to claim their first season double over Mainz since the 2019-20 campaign.
- Gladbach are on their lowest points tally after 29 games since the 2010-11 season.
- Mainz have lost back-to-back games for the first time under Urs Fischer.
- Fischer has won his last four matches as manager against Gladbach.
Borussia Monchengladbach vs Mainz 05: Hosts inch towards Bundesliga survival
| Borussia Monchengladbach | vs | Mainz 05 |
|---|---|---|
| 14th | Position | 9th |
| 30 | Points | 33 |
| 35 | Goals For | 35 |
| 49 | Goals Against | 44 |
| 10 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 14th | Home Rank | 13th |
| 11th | Away Rank | 8th |
Following a difficult campaign, Borussia Monchengladbach are close to securing their place in the Bundesliga for yet another year.
Die Fohlen need one or two big results to mathematically ensure safety, and Eugen Polanski’s men will be confident of getting those results - especially at home.
Gladbach are unbeaten in their last four matches at Borussia Park, picking up eight points during that time - including victories over Union Berlin and St Pauli.
On top of that, they will be buoyed by the fact their last meeting with Mainz ended in a 1-0 victory away from home.
One big plus for Gladbach in recent weeks has been their goalscoring ability, with the team rattling the net seven times across their last four matches.
In fact, only six teams in the Bundesliga have managed to score more goals than Gladbach since the start of March.
When it comes to injuries, there are a few concerns for the hosts, who will be without Tim Kleindienst, Robin Hack and Nathan Ngoumou. There are also doubts over youngster Jan Urbich.
Mainz are also struggling when it comes to injuries, with Benedict Hollerbach, Jae-Sung Lee, Silas and Robin Zentner all on the sidelines.
To make matters worse, Urs Fischer and his men are coming into this game on the back of a painful quarter-final defeat in the Europa Conference League.
Mainz took a 2-0 lead into their second-leg clash with Strasbourg, but their trip across the border ended in a hugely disappointing 4-0 defeat.
That result, combined with their 1-0 defeat to Freiburg last weekend, means Mainz have lost back-to-back matches under Fischer for the very first time.
Die Nulfunfer are not mathematically safe from relegation, but boasting a seven-point gap over the bottom three with five matches remaining leaves them in a strong position.
Borussia Monchengladbach vs Mainz 05 form guide & betting tips
| Borussia Monchengladbach | vs | Mainz 05 |
|---|---|---|
| L-W-D-D-L | Form | D-W-W-W-L |
| 5 | Points | 10 |
| 12th | Form Table | 5th |
| 8 | Goals For | 8 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 5 |
| L-W-D-D-L | Form (All Competitions) | W-W-W-L-L |
Whispers predicts: Borussia Monchengladbach 1-1 Mainz 05
Mainz were on a sensational nine-match unbeaten run before their recent defeats, and many will be tipping the visitors to return to winning ways.
However, Borussia Monchengladbach are strong at home, and we are backing them to get at least a point out of this fixture.
The draw is available at 5/2, but if you want more value for your money, you could consider backing a 1-1 result in the correct score market at around 6/1.
Another market to consider is both teams to score, with bookies offering 7/10 odds on both teams to rattle the net.
> Match Result - Draw at 5/2 | Likelihood: Probable
> Both teams to score at 7/10 | Likelihood: Probable
> Correct Score: Borussia Monchengladbach 1-1 Mainz 05 at 6/1 | Likelihood: Outsider