Borussia Monchengladbach vs Bayer Leverkusen Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Bundesliga 2024-25

Published at :August 22, 2024 at 7:08 PM

Modified at :August 22, 2024 at 7:08 PM

Reigning champions begin new season away from home.

The 2024/25 Bundesliga campaign gets underway as Bayer Leverkusen begin the defence of their title at Borussia Park on Friday. The 2023/24 campaign was a difficult one for Borussia Monchengladbach. They narrowly avoided relegation to the second division. They have brought in some good quality players in the transfer window and will look to have a much better season. Overall the squad has improved and fans can expect a better Gladbach team as compared to last season.

Bayer Leverkusen stunned the footballing world last season. They not only claimed their first Bundesliga title but also went unbeaten in the league campaign. They can continue this stunning form when they travel to face Gladbach. Last season they won 14 out of 17 away fixtures.

This time as well Xabi Alonso’s men will look to perform similarly. This will be a mouthwatering clash for the fans for sure.

Kick-Off:

Friday, 23 Aug 2024 at 07:30 PM UK

Saturday, 24 Aug 2024 at 12:00 AM IST

Location: Borussia-Park

Form

Borussia Monchengladbach (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Bayer Leverkusen (in all competitions): W-W-L-D-W

🎙️ Seoane on @bayer04_en: "They're a side with a lot of quality, both individually and as a team. Our job is to bring the necessary attributes and discipline to the pitch that will cause them problems."#BMGB04 pic.twitter.com/aVHB2cekGo
— Gladbach (@borussia_en) August 21, 2024

Players to Watch

Franck Honorat (Borussia Monchengladbach)

Franck Honorat is a versatile attacking player who can contribute in various positions across the forward line. His ability to receive diagonal through balls is one of his most vital assets as he knows how to time his runs to exploit gaps in the defensive line. He is a constant threat on the counterattack, utilising his speed to significant effect.

Honorat has excellent dribbling skills, acceleration and top speed. He excels at beating opponents by using pace. He prefers to stay near the touchline and aims to deliver crosses into the opposition box, primarily targeting the striker.

Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen)

Victor Boniface offers himself as an option for receiving teammates’ passes regularly. He mainly looks to receive the ball at his feet with his back to goal. He can quickly turn and attack the space and is a clinical finisher inside the box.

Boniface is physically strong and it is difficult for opponents to take the ball off him. He is also a reliable option for a more direct approach such as long goal kicks. He has great awareness of his surroundings and can read the game very well.

Match Facts

The most common result of matches between Borussia Monchengladbach and Bayer Leverkusen is 2-2. Eight matches have ended with this result.
Their last meeting was a 0-0 draw.
The average number of goals in meetings between Borussia Monchengladbach and Leverkusen is 3.

Borussia Monchengaldbach vs Bayer Leverkusen: Betting Tips & Odds

Tip 1: Bayer Leverkusen to win this fixture – 4/7 by bet365
Tip 2: Both teams to score
Tip 3: Goals scored over 2.5

Injury and Team News

The home team will miss two players due to injury in this Bundesliga game. Jan Olschowsky is out due to a knee injury and Borges Sanchez is out due to a ligament injury. The rest of the players are fit and will be available for the match.

Bayer Leverkusen don’t have any injury concerns going into this fixture. They will have all players available for the upcoming match.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches: 39

Borussia Monchengladbach: 9

Bayer Leverkusen: 21

Draws: 9

Predicted Lineups

Borussia Monchengladbach Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Omlin(GK); Scally, Itakura, Chiarodia, Netz; Reitz, Weigl; Honorat, Stoger, Plea; Kleindienst

Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Hradecky(GK); Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Xhaka, Andrich, Grimaldo; Writz, Adli; Boniface

Match Prediction for Borussia Monchengladbach vs Bayer Leverkusen

Borussia Monchengladbach enjoyed a perfect pre-season. They performed well and started their season with a win over Aue in the DFB-Pokal first round. The hosts are in for a tough fight against Leverkusen. Fans can expect an exciting match. The visitors will be very confident going into the match and will probably win this fixture.

Prediction: Borussia Monchengladbach 1-3 Bayer Leverkusen

Telecast for Borussia Monchengladbach vs Bayer Leverkusen

India: Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports

USA: ESPN+

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