Borussia Monchengladbach vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview, Prediction, Lineups and Team News | Bundesliga

Preview

• Date – Friday, August 23, 2024
• Kick-off Time – 06:30 PM GMT
• Venue – Borussia-Park, Monchengladbach

Defending champions Bayer Leverkusen are set to kick off their Bundesliga 2024-25 campaign when they take on hosts Borussia Monchengladbach in the next game. All eyes will be on the Xabi Alonso-coached side who became the undefeated winners of the league last time.

With an aim to replicate last season’s heroics, Bayer 04 Leverkusen have made some smart signings in the ongoing transfer window. The side is maintaining good form too and has recently won the DFL Supercup after beating VFB Stuttgart.

Hosts Borussia Monchengladbach have been scheduled into a tough test right at the start of the season. Gerardo Seoane will have to implement something different to shock the reigning champions. Even a draw would be satisfactory for them.

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Team News

Borussia Monchengladbach Team News

Goalkeeper Jan Olschowsky and midfielder Borges Sanches will be out of the game owing to knee injuries. The side might also miss Simon Walde. However, Seoane has been able replacements for them.

Bayer Leverkusen Team News

Bayer Leverkusen are having a squad free from injuries. This gives Xabi Alonso the choice to choose from a vast list of the last season’s “invincibles”. However, new signing Martin Terrier’s availability for the opener is doubtful as he might be handed a suspension for a red card in the last game.

Predicted Lineups

Borussia Monchengladbach Predicted Lineup:

Omlin (GK); Scally, Itakura, Elvedi, Netz; Reitz, Weigl; Honorat, Stoger, Hack; Kleindienst

Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Lineup:

Hradecky (GK); Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Xhaka, Garcia, Grimaldo; Wirtz, Adli; Boniface

Head-To-Head

To date, Borussia Monchengladbach and Bayer Leverkusen have clashed 43 times. Bayer Leverkusen have dominated in most of the games, winning a massive 23 games of the total. Hosts Borussia Monchengladbach have attained wins in only nine instances, while 11 ended in draws. Of those 23 wins, Bayer Leverkusen have won 21 in Bundesliga.

Borussia Monchengladbach vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction

This is expected to be a cakewalk for visitors Bayer Leverkusen. They possess a stronger squad, which looks well-balanced and well-prepared. The team looks set for a long. Hosts Borussia Monchengladbach will look to shock the defending champions but are unlikely to do so.

Predicted Score: Borussia Monchengladbach 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen

Betting Tips and Odds (Subject to Change)

• Borussia Monchengladbach to win – 5.00
• Bayer Leverkusen to win – 1.60
• Draw – 4.33
• Odds Source – Ladbrokes

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