The Bundesliga returns to the fold with another round of matches this weekend as Borussia Monchengladbach take on an impressive Bayer Leverkusen side in an important clash at the BayArena on Sunday.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Monchengladbach Preview
Borussia Monchengladbach are currently in 11th place in the Bundesliga standings and have not been at their best so far this season. The away side slumped to a shock 5-2 defeat at the hands of Borussia Dortmund last week and will need to work hard to bounce back in this fixture.
Bayer Leverkusen, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the league table at the moment and have been inconsistent this season. The hosts failed to reach the UEFA Europa League final this week and have a point to prove in this fixture.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Monchengladbach Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Bayer Leverkusen have a good recent record against Borussia Monchengladbach and have won 24 out of the last 44 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Borussia Monchengladbach's nine victories.
- Bayer Leverkusen have won each of their last six matches against Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga - their longest such run against any team in the competition.
- Bayer Leverkusen have scored a total of 155 goals against Borussia Monchengladbach - more than they have managed against any other team in the competition.
- After a run of six victories in seven matches in the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen are winless in their last three games in the competition.
- Borussia Monchengladbach have picked up 39 points from their 32 games in the Bundesliga - their worst tally at this stage of the competition since the 2010-11 season.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Monchengladbach Prediction
Bayer Leverkusen have stepped up to the plate this season but are currently in the midst of a slump. The hosts are winless in their last five matches in all competitions and cannot afford another debacle this weekend.
Borussia Monchengladbach have flattered to deceive this season and are yet to hit their stride this year. Bayer Leverkusen are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 Borussia Monchengladbach
Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Monchengladbach Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Bayer Leverkusen
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Bayer Leverkusen to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Florian Neuhaus to score - Yes