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Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. FC Augsburg
If someone had told us before the season that the clash between Gladbach and Augsburg on matchday 22 in the Bundesliga would be about staying in the league, we would have looked out of the laundry in amazement. But in mid-February, exactly this scenario is reality and Gladbach are probably experiencing their worst crisis in over 10 years. The Foals are in 13th place in the table with 23 points and are just one point ahead of sixteenth-placed FC Augsburg, who visit Borussia-Park on Saturday. Accordingly, both desperately need the points and actually have to win.
Above all the Gladbachers, who have not been able to get going in the second half of the season and have only managed to pick up one point from their last 3 games. Augsburg, on the other hand, have been able to gain some breathing space with their win against Union and are now 4 points ahead of the direct relegation zone. Find out who we think can make a step out of the basement in this Gladbach – Augsburg tip.
Gladbach – Augsburg Info:
– Date & Time: 12.02.2022, 15:30 Uhr
– Venue: Borussia-Park (Mönchengladbach)
– Competition: Bundesliga, 22nd matchday
– TV broadcast: Live on Sky Sport
Gladbach Form & Balance Check
It has to be said quite clearly that the Foals are one of the biggest disappointments this season. After 21 matchdays they have just 23 points and could slip to a relegation place with bad luck on Saturday. They have only picked up one point from their last 3 games against Leverkusen, Union and Bielefeld and these poor performances mean they simply can’t get going.
Against Augsburg, they can now make a real breakthrough and in view of their individual class, a win is an absolute must. But they have already claimed that in some other games and in the end Gladbach left the field as losers. They will therefore be under a lot of pressure at the weekend.
Who leads the way at Borussia?
The only real constant at Gladbach this season is goalkeeper Yann Sommer. The Swiss has been one of the best goalkeepers in Germany for years and keeps his team in the game time and again with great saves. But there is often uncertainty on the field and the top performers of recent years are almost exclusively in a slump in form. There is no player who can provide a scoring threat and help the team with goals even in bad games. But currently no player at Gladbach comes close to this form, even if the potential is actually there.
Gladbach Facts & Analysis
– Winless for 3 games now
– Only one point ahead of the relegation place
– They have conceded the third most goals of all Bundesliga teams
Augsburg Form & Balance Check
After just managing to avoid relegation last season, this season should be more stable from the start. But this year, the Augsburgs’ performances are not really consistent, which is especially noticeable in their fluctuating performances. They have not even won two games in a row this season and simply cannot get out of the bottom of the table. They are 4 points clear of a direct relegation place, but the Augsburgers should not think they are safe yet.
Individually stronger than they have been in a long time
Never before have Augsburg spent as much money as they have this season to strengthen their squad. With Niklas Dorsch and Arne Maier, they have signed two really promising six-pointers who are also used regularly. In the winter, Ricardo Pepi was bought for almost € 17 million – a record transfer fee for the club. But there are always problems in the performances of the individual players and a striker is missing, just like at Gladbach, who scores in double figures despite a difficult season. But currently, a lot of the focus is on the development of the club. In itself, that’s the right approach, but if FCA end up getting relegated, they’ll have got bogged down in Augsburg.
Augsburg Facts & Analysis
– The win against Union was Augsburg’s first in the second half of the season.
– They currently occupy 16th place in the table
– Top scorer is Gregoritsch with 5 goals
Predicted line-up – last update on 10 February 2022
All the regulars are actually available for the home side apart from Stindl. Neuhaus and Koné did their job well against Bielefeld and could again form the double six. An alternative would be Kramer, who could return after his Covid infection. Augsburg actually have no reason to change anything compared to the win against Union. Possibly Pepi with his pace is an option for the attack.
Gladbach – Augsburg direct comparison & statistics
Although you wouldn’t necessarily guess it, the direct comparison so far easily goes to the Augsburg side. Of 21 games so far, Gladbach have won 6 and Augsburg 7. A whole 8 times they parted with a draw and the first leg was won by FCA in an incredibly tough game with 1:0. The golden goal scorer was Florian Niederlechner.
– Last season, Gladbach had 10 points more at this point.
– Borussia have won only one of their last 9 games
– Gladbach have always scored in their last 7 matches
