Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Monchengladbach Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Xabi Alonso’s side are on a seven-match winning streak.
Bayer Leverkusen are looking unstoppable at the moment as they aim to secure their eighth consecutive victory on the road. Xabi Alonso’s side are set to take on Borussia Monchengladbach in round 18 action at the BayArena on Saturday.
Bayer Leverkusen are probably the most in-form team in the Bundesliga right now. Last season’s invisibles are back to their brilliant best having registered seven consecutive victories in a row. Currently trailing Bayern Munich by four points in the standings, they have all the tools to defend their title if they continue this momentum going forward. A free kick from Grimaldo in the last match was enough to see off the match against Mainz.
Borussia Monchengladbach on the other hand have endured a mixed campaign so far. They are languishing in the 11th spot in the standings having accumulated 24 points from 17 matches. However, Gerardo Seoane’s side will be aiming to bounce back here after losing consecutive matches against Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg.
Kick-Off:
Saturday, 18 January 2025 at 5:30 PM UK; at 11:00 PM IST
Location: BayArena
Form:
Bayer Leverkusen (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W
Borussia Monchengladbach (in all competitions): W-W-D-L-L
Players to Watch
Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen)
Patrik Schick has been in sensational form for Bayer Leverkusen this season. The Czechia international is in the form of his life at the moment having scored six goals in his last three matches. A four-goal haul against Freiburg followed by a brace against Borussia Dortmund has seen him lead Bayer Leverkusen to a winning run at the moment.
Alassane Plea (Borussia Monchengladbach)
After a slow start to the season, Alassane Plea is back among the goals in recent matches. This season, he has scored six goals in 17 appearances while laying on another two assists. However, half of his goals have come in his last four appearances, having scored three goals and provided another assist.
Match Facts
- Bayer Leverkusen secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Mainz in the last league game
- Borussia Monchengladbach were hammered by Wolfsburg by 5-1 in the last game
- Leverkusen are unbeaten in ten matches against Borussia Monchengladbach
Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Monchengladbach: Betting tips and odds
- Tip 1: Bayer Leverkusen to secure the win– 2/7 with William HILL
- Tip 2: Florian Wirtz to score a goal anytime in this game – 11/8 with bet365
- Tip 3: Game to end with goals over 3.5– 1/1 with sky bet
Injury & Team News
Bayer Leverkusen will be without four players for this match. The injury list includes Amine Adli, Jeanuel Belocian, Jonathan Tah, and Victor Boniface.
For Borussia Monchengladbach, they will be without Franck Honorat and Nathan N’Goumou due to ankle and groin issues. Also, Tim Kleindienst remains a possible doubt for this match.
Head to Head
Total Matches – 32
Bayer Leverkusen– 16
Borussia Monchengladbach– 9
Draws – 7
Predicted Lineup
Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):
Kovar (GK); Mukiele, Tapsoba, Hincapie; Frimpong, Xhaka, Andrich, Grimaldo; Palacios, Wirtz; Schick
Borussia Monchengladbach predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Nicolas (GK); Scally, Itakura, Elvedi, Ullrich; Reitz, Weigl, Sander; Plea, Cvancara, Hack
Match Prediction
Xabi Alonso’s side are heading into this clash in magnificent form as compared to visitors who have lost consecutive matches. We expect Bayer Leverkusen to triumph considering the form they are in.
Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 Borussia Monchengladbach
Telecast
India – SonyLiv, Sony Sports Network
UK – Sky Sports Mix, Sky Go UK
US – ESPN+
Nigeria – StarTimes App, Canal+ Sport 1 Afrique
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