This weekend in the German Bundesliga, Borussia Monchengladbach welcome Werder Bremen to Borussia Park on Sunday, with both teams eager to secure three points after a difficult run of results.
The Foals go into the match, having returned to winning ways after a 2-0 victory over Schalke 04 in a friendly game. Before the international break, they suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to VfB Stuttgart in their last league game. The River Islanders, meanwhile, come into this game after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Bayer Leverkusen.
Read our Monchengladbach vs Bremen predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other Bundesliga predictions.
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Monchengladbach vs Bremen prediction: The Foals
Key statistics
- Their last four meetings have all produced over 3.5 goals.
- The Foals have defeated the Green-Whites two times in a row.
- Both teams have scored in each of their last four encounters.
Correct score prediction: Monchengladbach 3-1 Bremen
Following the Foals' recent form, we are predicting a 3-1 win for Monchengladbach. The home side hold the upper hand in recent head-to-head meetings and have been especially strong when playing at home against Bremen.
On the other hand, the Green-Whites have shown they can score, but their defence has looked vulnerable and often struggles under pressure. Given Monchengladbach’s form, firepower and past success in this fixture, we believe they have the quality to secure a convincing victory.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Bookmakers give Monchengladbach slight edge
- Home: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
- Draw: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- Away: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.
With the odds given to both teams, Monchengladbach are seen as the favourites with a 52.4% chance of winning. A draw is given a 26.3% likelihood, while Werder Bremen are rated at 27.8%, showing they are considered the underdogs but still have a chance to take something from the game.
Head-to-head: Monchengladbach edge past meetings
The last five head-to-head matches between these two teams have been highly entertaining and full of goals. Gerardo Seoane’s side have won two, drawn two and lost just one. The most recent match in March of this year saw Monchengladbach win by 4-2 away from home. The two matches before that both ended in draws.
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Monchengladbach preview: Injury crisis in the team
Seoane’s team have many injury concerns to deal with ahead of this game. The team's injury list includes striker Tim Kleindienst and midfielder Wael Mohya, who are both out with knee injuries.
Forward Nathan Ngoumou is sidelined with an Achilles tendon injury, and Niklas Swider is unavailable due to illness. These absences will test the depth of the squad. The team, however, will be confident in their home form and will be looking to take advantage of a vulnerable Werder Bremen side.
Predicted lineup: Nicolas (GK), Ullrich, Elvedi, Diks, Scally, Reitz, Sander, Stoger, Honorat, Machino & Hack
Last five fixtures
- 05.09.25 – B. Monchengladbach 2 – 0 Schalke
- 30.08.25 – Stuttgart 1 – 0 B. Monchengladbach
- 24.08.25 – B. Monchengladbach 0 – 0 Hamburger SV
- 17.08.25 – Delmenhorst 2 – 3 B. Monchengladbach
- 08.08.25 – Brentford 2 – 2 B. Monchengladbach
Bremen preview: Injury worries for
The away team have a significant number of players unavailable for this match. The injury list is extensive and includes Deman with an ankle injury, Friedl with a knee injury, Malatini with an ankle injury, Pieper with a hip injury, Stage with a foot injury, Weiser with a knee injury and Wober with a thigh injury. These absences are a major blow to the team and will force them to make several changes to their regular lineup.
Predicted lineup: Backhaus (GK), Stark, Coulibaly, Agu, Sugawara, Schmid, Lynen, Covic, Mbangula, Njinmah & Grull
Last five fixtures
- 30.08.25 – Werder Bremen 3 – 3 Bayer Leverkusen
- 23.08.25 – Eintracht Frankfurt 4 – 1 Werder Bremen
- 15.08.25 – Arminia Bielefeld 1 – 0 Werder Bremen
- 09.08.25 – Werder Bremen 1 – 2 Udinese
- 09.08.25 – Werder Bremen 0 – 1 Udinese
Player to watch: Franck Honorat
Franck Honorat is one player to watch in this game. The French winger is known for his creative flair and his ability to both create and score goals from the flanks. The forward scored a goal during Monchengladbach’s friendly game against Schalke 04.
Despite some injury issues in recent years, he remains an integral part of the Monchengladbach attack. He is known for his skill on the ball and his dangerous set-piece delivery, which makes him a constant threat to the opposition defence.