It hasn’t been a straightforward start to the season for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, but they could turn their fortunes around this weekend.
Dortmund come into the round sitting fifth in the standings after losing two of their last five matches. However, it could be worth noting that they have avoided defeat in their last two.
Borussia Monchengladbach had been in fine form before their shock defeat last weekend. Being back in front of their own fans could spark a return to winning ways after claiming victories in two of their last four.
Odds
Borussia Dortmund will be preferred on the moneyline at +106 this weekend. A home victory for Borussia Monchengladbach may be an interesting selection at +233.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Borussia Monchengladbach | +233 |
| Draw | +300 |
| Borussia Dortmund | +106 |
Dortmund Dominate Historical Record Against Gladbach
| Total | Borussia Monchengladbach | Borussia Dortmund | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 47 | 14 | 29 | 4 |
| Bundesliga Games | 40 | 10 | 26 | 4 |
| Goals | 152 | 56 | 96 |
Borussia Dortmund boasts an excellent recent record against Borussia Monchengladbach.
They have won 17 of the last 20 competitive meetings between the sides, which includes wins in each of the last three. Over the same period, Gladbach have recorded just three victories.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 3.25 Goals @ -110
Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Borussia Dortmund Key Stats
- Gladbach have failed to win in their last eleven Bundesliga matches played in the Saturday evening kick-off slot.
- Gladbach have recorded wins in each of their last four at Borussia-Park, and are one win away from matching their total of home wins in the entirety of the first half of last season.
- Dortmund have picked up just one point from their opening five away matches in the Bundesliga this season, their fewest at this stage since 1989-90.
Borussia Monchengladbach Team News
Gladbach will be sweating on the fitness of Alassane Plea, as the striker is a doubt due to a strain. However, Florian Neuhaus and Luca Netz are expected to be passed fit to start.
Possible Lineup
Moritz Nicolas (GK); Joe Scally, Marvin Friedrich, Kou Itakura, Luca Netz, Julian Weigl, Florian Neuhaus, Franck Honorat, Alassane Plea, Robin Hack, Tim Kleindienst
Borussia Dortmund Team News
Waldemar Anton and Julian Brandt aren’t expected to return for Borussia Dortmund until the start of 2025 due to groin and hamstring injuries, respectively. Karim Adeyemi is also a doubt to feature on Saturday.
Possible Lineup
Gregor Kobel (GK); Julian Ryerson, Nico Schlotterbeck, Almugera Kabar, Ramy Bensebaini, Felix Nmecha, Marcel Sabitzer, Pascal Gross, Jamie Gittens, Serhou Guirassy, Giovanni Reyna
Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Borussia Dortmund Prediction
At the prices available, Dortmund appear to be a dangerous selection based on their away form in the Bundesliga so far this season.
For that reason, it could be worth siding with Gladbach after dominating at Borussia-Park in recent weeks.
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