Borussia Monchengladbach vs RB Leipzig prediction
Margins could be slim when Gladbach host RB Leipzig. (Photo by Imago)
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Under 2.5 total goals

Gladbach and RB Leipzig drew 0-0 in their last encounter in November and that was the third meeting in a row between thee clubs where under 2.5 goals landed.

Borussia Monchengladbach welcome RB Leipzig to the BORUSSIA-PARK in the German Bundesliga on Saturday, 29 March. Read our German football predictions for the contest below.

Borussia Monchengladbach vs RB Leipzig prediction: Margins could be slim in Gladbach

Key Stats

  • Gladbach and RB Leipzig drew 0-0 in their last encounter in November and that was the third meeting in a row between thee clubs where under 2.5 goals landed.
  • RB Leipzig failed to score in each of their last three away games in the Bundesliga.
  • RB Leipzig have failed to win eight of their last nine away assignments in the league.
  • Alassane Plea scored a hattrick in Gladbach’s last league game against Werder Bremen (4-2).

Correct score prediction: Borussia Monchengladbach 0-0 RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig failed to score in three successive away games in the Bundesliga before the international break. Each of those ties finished 0-0, while RB Leipzig’s reverse fixture against Gladbach earlier in the season also finished scoreless.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Visitors are slight favourites

  • HOME: 15/8 (2.88) – 34.8%
  • DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
  • AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Borussia Monchengladbach (7th) are just two points and two places behind RB Leipzig (5th) in the table, though Die Fohlen have been given just a 34.8% chance of picking up three points here.

RB Leipzig have struggled on the road this term, winning just four times in 13 attempts, however, they have been favoured in the markets and are 13/10 favourites in the match result market. Read more of our latest football predictions and analysis on our dedicated page.

Most recent H2Hs: Low-scoring pattern evident

Each of the last three meetings between Borussia Monchengladbach and RB Leipzig have featured under 2.5 goals.

Germany Bundesliga I 09/11/24

RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig

0
Borussia M'gladbach

Borussia M'gladbach

0

Germany Bundesliga I 17/02/24

RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig

2
Borussia M'gladbach

Borussia M'gladbach

0

Germany Bundesliga I 23/09/23

Borussia M'gladbach

Borussia M'gladbach

0
RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig

1

Germany Bundesliga I 11/03/23

RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig

3
Borussia M'gladbach

Borussia M'gladbach

0

Germany Bundesliga I 17/09/22

Borussia M'gladbach

Borussia M'gladbach

3
RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig

0

Borussia Monchengladbach preview: Kleindienst’s absence a big blow

Julian Weigl, Marvin Friedrich, Jonas Omlin, Simon Walde and Moritz Nicolas could all miss out for Gladbach, while key striker and top scorer Tim Kleindienst is suspended. Philipp Sander and Nico Elvedi should return from illness to feature.

Predicted lineup: Cardoso (GK), Scally, Itakura, Elvedi, Ullrich, Reitz, Lainer, Ngoumou, Plea, Hack, Cvancara

Germany Bundesliga I 10/05/25

L

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich

2

Borussia M'gladbach

Borussia M'gladbach

0

Germany Bundesliga I 03/05/25

D

TSG Hoffenheim

TSG Hoffenheim

4

Borussia M'gladbach

Borussia M'gladbach

4

Germany Bundesliga I 26/04/25

L

Holstein Kiel

Holstein Kiel

4

Borussia M'gladbach

Borussia M'gladbach

3

Germany Bundesliga I 20/04/25

L

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund

3

Borussia M'gladbach

Borussia M'gladbach

2

Germany Bundesliga I 12/04/25

L

SC Freiburg

SC Freiburg

2

Borussia M'gladbach

Borussia M'gladbach

1

RB Leipzig preview: Four players are out

RB Leipzig could be without injured quartet Antonio Nusa, Yussuf Poulsen, Forzan Assan Ouedraogo and Benjamin Henrichs this weekend. Die Roten Bullen managed to win only twice in ten league matches in the lead-up to the international break.

Predicted lineup Gulacsi (GK), Geertruida, Orban, Bitshiabu, Baku, Baumgartner, Seiwald, Raum, Sesko, Simons, Openda

Germany Bundesliga I 10/05/25

D

Werder Bremen

Werder Bremen

0

RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig

0

Germany Bundesliga I 03/05/25

D

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich

3

RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig

3

Germany Bundesliga I 26/04/25

L

Eintracht Frankfurt

Eintracht Frankfurt

4

RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig

0

Germany Bundesliga I 19/04/25

D

Holstein Kiel

Holstein Kiel

1

RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig

1

Germany Bundesliga I 11/04/25

W

Wolfsburg

Wolfsburg

2

RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig

3

Player to watch – Alassane Plea

Gladbach club icon Alassane Plea made welcome return to goal-scoring form before the international break when he snapped a seven-game dry spell with a hattrick against Werder Bremen.

Borussia Monchengladbach vs RB Leipzig prediction
Alassane Plea scored a superb hattrick before the international break. (Photo by Imago)

Plea’s finishing could be key

With top scorer Tim Kleindienst suspended for Saturday’s game, Plea’s return to form has come at the perfect time for Die Fohlen and the 32-year-old will be asked to burden extra responsibility in the final third against RB Leipzig in his prolific teammate’s absence.


Simon Winter is a professional football tipster and sports journalist with over ten years in the industry. Best known for his time with Racing Post, Simon has also had work published by Freesupertips, Bloomberg Sports, bet365, Paddy Power, Colossus Bets, These Football Times and more. Simon covers the Bundesliga and Serie A for Football Whispers.