Borussia Monchengladbach performs well on their home turf and, if they suffer defeats, it’s usually against top teams competing for the highest positions. The upcoming opponent, however, is fighting to avoid relegation, so theoretically, the team under Gerardo Seoane should not encounter significant problems. Let’s see if this theory holds in reality. Over the last four matches, “Borussia” has alternated between victories and defeats. Based on this statistic, the hosts should secure a victory in the upcoming clash. It’s quite possible, considering the opponent they’ll face on their home ground. The club faces personnel issues. In the upcoming match, players like Ulrich, Wolf, Itakura, Kone, Lainer, Omlin, Sibacho, Chvancara, and Yanchke won’t be able to assist the team. Despite this, the hosts are still considered clear favorites. Let’s see if they can confirm this assumption.
In the previous round, Werder managed to win against Augsburg (2:0), breaking a winless streak of five consecutive matches. The game against the upcoming opponent will undoubtedly be challenging. To take any points from M?nchengladbach, the guests must play at the peak of their abilities, and it’s uncertain whether that will be enough for a positive result. This season, Werder demonstrates better performance exclusively on their home turf, struggling on away matches. In the last five away games, Ole Werner’s proteges only managed to secure one point in a match against Wolfsburg (2:2). In the Bundesliga, only “Heidenheim,” a debutant in the national championship, performs worse on away grounds. Like their upcoming opponent, the “musicians” face personnel problems. In this upcoming clash, players such as Opitz, Piper, Rapp, and Fridl won’t be able to help the team. The coaching staff has replacements for these players, but it remains unclear if these substitutions will be effective.
