Borussia Monchengladbach look set to avoid Europe League demotion this weekend as the side welcomes Shakhtar Donetsk this week. The Group B clash schedules for Wednesday at Borussia Park with kickoff at 8:55 pm.
In the reverse fixture earlier this month, Gladbach took home the win in an epic thrashing of the side that ended in a 6-0 win. The match saw Alassane net a hat-trick for the side.
The 6-0 win marked the German’s side biggest victory in the European competition. Furthermore, the win took the side to the top of Group B ahead of their Ukrainian visitors this Wednesday.
Marco Rose’s side currently remains unbeaten across the competition with three points secured from their last three exploits. A win this week will surely guarantee the side a spot in the last 16 knockout stages. Inter Milan and Real Madrid are playing against each other in the group, with one of them guarantee to drop points.
On the other hand, Shakhtar Donetsk shocked the entire world after pulling off a 3-2 win against Real Madrid. The shock was that the side missed many first-team players due to coronavirus scare in the camp.
The side continued their impressive displays against title rivals in a dramatic 3-0 away win to Dynamo Kyiv. Rose has more men on his camp to choose from compared to their previous meeting that secured the win.
Borussia Monchengladbach vs Shakhtar Donetsk Head to Head
Both sides have only one game against each other with Borussia Monchengladbach taking home the win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Gladbach 1-1 Augsburg
Leverkusen 4-3 Gladbach
Donetsk 0-6 Gladbach
Gladbach 1-0 RB Leipzig
Gladbach 2-2 Real Madrid
Away
Donetsk 1-1 Oleksandria
Dynamo Kyiv 0-3 Donetsk
Donetsk 0-6 Gladbach
Donetsk 4-1 Mariupol
Poltava 1-1 Donetsk
Borussia Monchengladbach Team News
Plea after netting a hattrick during their reverse fixture will be unavailable after testing positive for coronavirus. Breel Embolo looks set to get the nod in charge of the attack. Jonas Hoffman is out with a torn muscle while Zapata looks set to make a long-awaited comeback after a knee surgery.
Shakhtar Donetsk Team News
Shakhtar will benefit from several first-team players available for selection. Ismaily and Maksym Malyshev remain long-term absentees for the side with respective knee injuries. Viktor Kovalenko remains unavailable with a positive coronavirus test.
Prediction and Odds
We expect a close battle between both sides with Shakhtar fired up to prove a point this Wednesday.
Gladbach Win
Both Teams to Score
Most Goals: 2H
