Borrusia Monchengladbach returns to the Borrusia Park after the coronavirus stoppage on Saturday to take on Bayer Leverkusen after leapfrogging RB Leipzig into the third place during last week’s fixture.
A 3-1 thrashing of Frankfurt was enough to seal two wins in a row for Monchengladbach moving the side to 52 points sitting six points clear of title contenders Bayern Munich, and two points clear of second-placed Borrusia Dortmund.
Bayern Leverkusen also poses a threat to the side, especially after their 4-1 thrashing of side Werder Bremen. The win saw the side clinch a five unbeaten run in the league which is a threat for Monchengladbach.
The clash makes the match of the weekend with both sides equally posing a threat to each other with their current form. However, Monchengladbach will be heading into the game with their heads held high, especially after finding the best of Leverkusen in their last two meetings.
Coach Peter Bosz is rejuvenating the side with the young spirit that seems to be working well for him. The overturn in the side has extended their unbeaten run and current form. Will Bosz’s new form break the curse at Borrusia Park?
Borrusia Monchengladbach vs. Bayern Leverkusen Head to Head
Both sides have 29 games between them with Bayern Leverkusen taking home 14 wins against Monchengladbach with ten wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Bayern Leverkusen 1-2 Borrusia Monchengladbach
Bayern Leverkusen 0-1 Borrusia Monchengladbach
Borrusia Monchengladbach 2-0 Bayern Leverkusen
Bayern Leverkusen 2-0 Borrusia Monchengladbach
Borrusia Monchengladbach 1-5 Bayern Leverkusen
Bayern Leverkusen 2-3 Borrusia Monchengladbach
Borrusia Monchengladbach 2-1 Bayern Leverkusen
Borrusia Monchengladbach 2-1 Bayern Leverkusen
Borrusia Monchengladbach Team News
The rise in the form of Thuram has been the highlight of the team with the Frenchman involved most goal-scoring chances created on the team. Thuram scored the second goal that sealed the 3-1 thrashing of Frankfurt.
There is a contract situation for 23-year-old centre back Elvedi who has only one year on the contract. The youngster attracts interest from several top clubs such as Arsenal.
Bayern Leverkusen Team News
Coach Bosz continues to freeze out forward Volland who is recovering from an ankle injury. The contract situation is still under talks with talks of a contract extension out of the window. The same goes for high flying midfielder Havertz who sealed two goals in their last encounter with interests from top-flight clubs.
Prediction and Odds
Borussia Monchengladbach has found the better side of their opponents on two occasions. However, the current form of Leverkusen will pose a threat to the third-place position for the side.
Draw
Both Teams to Score
Goals Under 2.5
Havertz to Score
