The Bundesliga is back in action with another set of matches this week as Borussia Monchengladbach take on Vincent Kompany's Bayern Munich side in an important encounter at the Borussia Park on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Borussia Monchengladbach vs Bayern Munich Preview
Borussia Monchengladbach are currently in eighth place in the Bundesliga standings and have not been at their best so far this season. The home side played out a 2-2 draw against NEC last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Bayern Munich, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table at the moment and have been fairly impressive in recent months. The Bavarian giants thrashed RB Salzburg by a 6-0 margin in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar scoreline this weekend.
Borussia Monchengladbach vs Bayern Munich Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Bayern Munich have a good recent record against Borussia Monchengladbach and have won 20 out of the last 52 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Borussia Monchengladbach's 15 victories.
- Borussia Monchengladbach have won five of their last nine matches at home against Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga since the 2015-16 season and have a better such record against the Bavarians than any other team in the competition during this period.
- Borussia Monchengladbach have won their last two matches in the Bundesliga and could secure three victories on the trot in the competition for the first time since 2020.
- Bayern Munich have won their first Bundesliga of the calendar year on seven occasions in the last nine years, with their only such defeat during this period coming against Borussia Monchengladbach.
Borussia Monchengladbach vs Bayern Munich Prediction
Bayern Munich have stepped up to the plate under Vincent Kompany and have a formidable squad at their disposal. Harry Kane has been prolific for the Bavarians this season and will look to add to his goal tally in this fixture.
Borussia Monchengladbach have flattered to deceive this season but have a good record in this fixture. Bayern Munich are the better team on paper, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Borussia Monchengladbach 2-3 Bayern Munich
Borussia Monchengladbach vs Bayern Munich Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Bayern Munich to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Borussia Monchengladbach to score first - Yes