Bundesliga action returns with a bang on Friday as a fast-improving Borussia Monchengladbach side welcome title contenders RB Leipzig at Borussia-Park.
Can the hosts prevail in Friday's clash, or will Leipzig continue to pile pressure on the league leaders? Read our Borussia Monchengladbach vs RB Leipzig 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 Monchengladbach vs RB Leipzig prediction: Tight game on the cards
Key Stats
- Gladbach are without a win in their last six Friday-held Bundesliga matches.
- Gladbach have scored ten of their 16 league goals in the last three outings.
- Leipzig have scored the opening goal in their last ten league matches.
Correct score prediction: Borussia Monchengladbach 2-3 RB Leipzig
Having won their last four games across all competitions, it is clear that Gladbach are on the rise. However, picking up a victory against one of the top title contenders might be a stretch too far.
Leipzig should have enough quality in their squad to bag their latest win and continue piling pressure on league leaders Bayern Munich.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Leipzig backed to win
- HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.33%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.60%
- AWAY: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.60%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Borussia Monchengladbach vs RB Leipzig 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: Mixed results in recent years
When looking at the recent head-to-head record, you get a mixed picture. Both teams have picked up three wins across their last seven meetings, with Gladbach winning the most recent encounter.
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Borussia Monchengladbach preview: The unbeaten run continues
Borussia Monchengladbach were stuck inside the automatic relegation zone after losing six of their first nine Bundesliga games. Since then, Die Fohlen have completely turned things around, picking up four successive wins across all competitions – including three in the Bundesliga.
On the injury front, Fabio Cristian Chiarodia remains on the sidelines with a thigh injury. Nathan Ngoumou is carrying an Achilles tendon injury, while goalkeeper Jonas Omlin has a muscle problem.
Predicted lineup: Nicolas (GK), Scally, Elvedi, Diks, Castrop, Reitz, Engelhardt, Netz, Honorat, Neuhaus & Tabakovic
Last five matches
- Heidenheim 0-3 Gladbach (Bundesliga)
- Gladbach 3-1 FC Koln (Bundesliga)
- St Pauli 0-4 Gladbach (Bundesliga)
- Gladbach 3-1 Karlsruher (DFB Pokal)
- Gladbach 0-3 Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)
RB Leipzig preview: Title hunt is on
RB Leipzig are arguably the top challengers for Bayern Munich’s throne in the Bundesliga this season. Ole Werner's men have won eight of their 11 league matches since the start of the campaign.
On the injury front, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, Benjamin Henrichs and Assan Ouedraogo are all expected to be on the sidelines with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Gulacsi (GK), Baku, Orban, Castello, Raum, Schlager, Seiwald, Baumgartner, Diomande, Harder & Nusa
Last five matches
- RB Leipzig 2-0 Werder Bremen (Bundesliga)
- Hoffenheim 3-1 RB Leipzig (Bundesliga)
- RB Leipzig 3-1 Stuttgart (Bundesliga)
- Cottbus 1-4 RB Leipzig (DFB Pokal)
- Augsburg 0-6 RB Leipzig (Bundesliga)
Player to watch: Haris Tabakovic
Borussia Monchengladbach striker Haris Tabakovic is the man to watch on Friday.
The player has scored five of his seven league goals for Gladbach in their last five Bundesliga outings. On top of that, all three of his home goals have arrived after the hour mark.