Mainz vs Borussia Monchengladbach Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds
(Courtesy : DFL/Bundesliga)
Only one point separates these two teams.
Mainz are set to take on Borussia Monchengladbach in round eight of the Bundesliga 2024-25 action at the MEWA Arena aiming to return to winning ways after suffering defeat at the hands of RB Leipzig in the last game.
Mainz have endured a mixed start to the new season as they currently find themselves in the 12th position in the standings after seven games. They have gathered only eight points from these games, winning two, drawing two, and losing three in the process. Bo Henriksen’s side have registered one win in the last three games. However, their next two games will be crucial for them as after facing Borussia Monchengladbach, they are set to face Bayern Munich in round two of the DFB Pokal.
Borussia Monchengladbach on the other hand are also in the same boat as their opponents with only one point separating these two sides. After a mixed start to the season, Gerardo Seoane’s side are starting to pick up the results winning two in the last three games as they aim to climb up in the standings. They are also set to face Eintracht Frankfurt in the second round of DFB Pokal which is set to take place on 30 October.
Kick-Off:
Friday, 25 October 2024 at 7:30 PM UK
Saturday, 26 October 2024 at 12:00 AM IST
Location: MEWA Arena
Form:
Mainz (in all competitions): L-W-L-W-L
Borussia Monchengladbach (in all competitions): L-W-L-W-W
Players to Watch
Jonathan Burkardt (Mainz)
Jonathan Burkardt has been a reliable player for Mainz who consistently works hard for the team and has come a long to make it here, from the academy to the first team, it has been a rollercoaster ride for the striker. This season in particular he has looked dangerous scoring six goals from eight games and doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon with anything he shoots finds the back of the net. He also recently received his first call-up to the German national team.
Kim Kleindienst (Borussia Monchengladbach)
Kim Kleindienst is looking unstoppable at the moment with the veteran forward enjoying a great run of form this season. This season, he has already scored five goals from the opening seven games with two of them coming against FC Heidenheim in the last game. He has already impressed everyone with his performances so far and was recently awarded a call-up to the German national team for his impressive start to the season.
Match Facts
- Mainz suffered a 2-0 loss against RB Leipzig in the last league game
- Borussia Monchengladbach secured a 3-2 win over FC Heidenheim in the last game
- Mainz are unbeaten in the last seven games against Borussia Monchengladbach
Mainz vs Borussia Monchengladbach: Betting tips and odds
- Tip 1: Borussia Monchengladbach to secure the win– 2/1 with William HILL
- Tip 2: Tim Kleindienst to score a goal anytime in this game – 7/4 with bet365
- Tip 3: Mainz to score the opening goal– 5/6 with sky bet
Injury & Team News
Mainz have three injury concerns in their squad for this clash. Andreas Hanche-Olsen is dealing with an ankle injury while the likes of Karim Onisiwo and Nikolas Veratsching are sidelined due to hamstring and hip injuries respectively.
Meanwhile, Borussia Monchengladbach have a host of players who are currently on the injury table. The list includes Jan Olschowsky, Jonas Omlin(tendon), Luca Netz(foot), Nathan N’Goumou, Nico Elvidi(hamstring) Yvandro Borges Sanches(cruciate ligament) sidelined due to injuries. Gerardo Seoane will be hoping some of these players recover in time to be able for selection.
Head to Head
Total Matches – 32
Mainz – 9
Borussia Monchengladbach – 13
Draws – 10
Predicted Lineup
Mainz predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):
Zentner (GK); de Costa, Jenz, Leitsch; Widmer, Sano, Amiri, Mwene; Sieb, Lee; Burkardt
Borussia Monchengladbach predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Nicolas (GK); Lainer, Itakura, Friedrich, Scally; Reitz, Weigl; Honorat, Plea, Hack; Kleindienst
Match Prediction for Mainz vs Borussia Monchengladbach
Both teams have endured mixed results this season and are far from their brilliant best. Considering their overall performance in the league, we expect this game to be a tight one with Borussia Monchengladbach edging Mainz in a closely contested game.
Prediction: Mainz 1-2 Borussia Monchengladbach
Telecast for Mainz Vs Borussia Monchengladbach
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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