Brentford will take on Borussia Monchengladbach in a friendly on Friday, 8 August, in what will be both clubs' final pre-season matches of the summer before competitive action gets underway.
The hosts have had a turbulent summer off the pitch, and there are concerns around a possible relegation battle this season, but a strong performance in front of their fans this week could ease some of these worries.
Borussia Monchengladbach, meanwhile, are looking to end what has been a productive set of pre-season friendlies.
As part of our ongoing selection of pre-season friendly betting tips, check out our Brentford vs Borussia Monchengladbach prediction below.
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Brentford vs Borussia Monchengladbach prediction: An unspectacular end to pre-season
Key stats
- Neither of Borussia Monchengladbach's two most recent pre-season friendlies have produced more than two goals.
- Borussia Monchengladbach have kept a clean sheet in four of their six pre-season friendlies this summer.
- Bretnford will line up without last season's top scorer, Bryan Mbeumo, and last season's second top scorer, Yoane Wissa.
Correct score prediction: Brentford 0-1 Borussia Monchengladbach
Brentford's summer has cost them goals, and although Yoane Wissa may now be staying put, he is unlikely to play any part in this one. The Bees have scored in both of their pre-season matches so far, but they are yet to play a team at the level of Borussia Monchenglabach. The Germans have been solid defensively all summer and will fancy the job on Friday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: No odds available
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- DRAW: N/A
- AWAY: N/A
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
No odds are currently available for the match between Brentford and Borussia Monchengladbach, but we will update this page when they are released. In the meantime, feel free to check out more of our best betting tips for matches being played this week.
Most recent H2Hs: A first-ever meeting
This is the first time that Brentford and Borussia Monchengladbach have ever played each other, which adds a bit of something extra to the fixture. With neither of these teams regulars in European competitions, it is unlikely that they will meet again in a competitive match any time soon.
Brentford preview: Where will the magic come from?
With Bryan Mbeumo now a Manchester United player and Yoane Wissa angling for a move himself, Brentford are short up front. Igor Thiago, who was signed last summer, could be the man to score the goals this season while Kevin Schade is another option. Brentford fans will get to watch new signing, Antoni Milambo for the first time on Friday.
Predicted lineup: Kelleher (GK), Kayode, Van den Berg, Collins, Henry, Carvalho, Yarmolyuk, Jensen, Lewis-Potter, Damsgaard, Schade
England Premier League 10/05/25
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Ipswich
0
Brentford
1
England Premier League 04/05/25
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Man Utd
3
Brentford
4
England Premier League 01/05/25
W
Nottm Forest
0
Brentford
2
England Premier League 19/04/25
W
Brighton
2
Brentford
4
England Premier League 12/04/25
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Arsenal
1
Brentford
1
Borussia Monchenglabach preview: A look at their new goal machino
While Brentford are still searching for a new striker this summer, Borussia Monchengladbach have brought one in. Shuto Machino has been signed from Holstein Kiel and he could make his first appearance for the club on Friday.
Predicted lineup: Nicolas (GK), Scally, Elvedi, Friedrich, Netz, Sander, Reitz, Sander, Honorat, Stoger, Hack, Machino
Germany Bundesliga I 10/05/25
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Bayern Munich
2
Borussia M'gladbach
0
Germany Bundesliga I 03/05/25
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TSG Hoffenheim
4
Borussia M'gladbach
4
Germany Bundesliga I 26/04/25
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Holstein Kiel
4
Borussia M'gladbach
3
Germany Bundesliga I 20/04/25
L
Borussia Dortmund
3
Borussia M'gladbach
2
Germany Bundesliga I 12/04/25
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SC Freiburg
2
Borussia M'gladbach
1
Player to watch: Kevin Schade
If Brentford are to make up for the loss of Bryan Mbeumo, and potentially Yoane Wissa, too, then they are going to need Keivn Schade to have the season of his life. The German had his most productive season yet for the Bees in 2024/25, scoring 11 Premier League goals, but he will be expected to get more than that this time around.