Borussia Mönchengladbach – Union Berlin
Our Gladbach – Union Berlin betting tip is: Gladbach win – 2.15 odds
- Home advantage for Gladbach
- Gladbach will play offensively as they desperately need a win
- Union have not won their last two away games
The upcoming Bundesliga match between Borussia Mönchengladbach and Union Berlin on matchday 5 promises to be an exciting encounter. Both teams go into the game with different starting points and expectations. Find out who will come out on top in this game with our Gladbach – Union Berlin betting tip.
Borussia Mönchengladbach have had difficulties getting into the season so far. With only one win from their previous games, the team is under pressure to get back on the road to success. A win would be extremely important to break away from the lower regions of the table and build self-confidence.
Union Berlin, on the other hand, have had a solid season so far. They are still unbeaten with two wins and two draws, which has given them a good start to the season. Bo Svensson’s team would naturally like to extend their streak and bring even more stability to the season with a win.
Gladbach – Union Berlin Info
- Date & Time: 09/28/2024, 3:30 p.m.
- Venue: Borussia-Park, Mönchengladbach
- Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 5
- TV broadcast/livestream: Sky
Gladbach Form & record check
Borussia Mönchengladbach has indeed had a mixed start to the season, which was also evident in the last game against Eintracht Frankfurt. Despite 59% possession of the ball and a dominant role in the game, Gladbach was unable to convert the chances they had into goals. The game ended in a 0-2 defeat, with Frankfurt making better use of the decisive moments.
The first goal came in the 30th minute, when Frankfurt took the lead thanks to their individual class in offense. After that, Gladbach controlled the game, but lacked penetration and precision in the final third. In the 80th minute, Frankfurt then scored the final goal. Gladbach had more possession of the ball, but in offense they seemed uninspired and not very dangerous, which ultimately led to this defeat.
For the upcoming game against Union Berlin, Gladbach must work above all on their effectiveness in offense. Union is a defensively well-organized team that can mercilessly exploit mistakes. It will therefore be crucial that Gladbach not only dominates possession of the ball, but also acts more purposefully and dangerously in front of the opposing goal. Only in this way can they break their negative streak and get important points.
Injury luck
The current situation of Borussia Mönchengladbach is anything but optimal. Not only has the team struggled to find its feet in the season so far, but injury concerns are also complicating matters. Several key players are unavailable due to injuries, which is compounding an already tense situation.
Franck Honorat is missing due to calf problems, and Jonas Omlin is also out with a calf injury. Particularly bitter is the long-term absence of Yvandro Borges Sanches, who has suffered a cruciate ligament rupture. Jan Olschowsky is also unavailable to the team due to a torn medial ligament in his knee. These absences hit Gladbach hard, as they are already struggling for form and stability.
Gladbach Facts & Analysis
- Only one win from four games so far
- 14th place in the league
- Lost the last two home games
Union Berlin Form & Record Check
Union Berlin are currently in strong form and have seen a significant improvement in performance compared to last season. They remain undefeated, most recently winning 2-1 against Hoffenheim. They made their mark in the first few minutes with an early double strike: Rothe scored in the 4th minute, and only two minutes later Jeong Woo-yeong made it 2-0. Although Hoffenheim came back to 2-1 through Bülter in the second half, Union played out the game confidently. In particular, their strong pressing in the opening minutes caught Hoffenheim off guard and showed one of the Berliners’ greatest strengths.
Favorite opponent – Gladbach
Gladbach is clearly Union Berlin’s favorite opponent, having only won once in eleven meetings against the Berliners. Union Berlin has not lost to Gladbach in eight games and will arrive with confidence, strengthened by this statistic. Nevertheless, Gladbach will do everything they can to break this negative streak and get a win.
Union Berlin Facts & Analysis
- Union Berlin have not lost a game this season
- Union have not lost in their last four away games: two wins and two draws
- Unbeaten against Gladbach in eight direct duels
Gladbach will play in the classic 4-2-3-1 formation, which allows them to build up pressure on the wings and control the midfield with a stable defense. This formation allows them to play offensively from the start and put Union under pressure early on.
Union Berlin is expected to play in the 3-4-2-1 system again, as they did successfully against Hoffenheim. This formation gives them stability in defense, while they can quickly switch to attacking play through the wings.
Gladbach – Union Berlin head-to-head comparison & statistics
The direct comparison between the two teams shows a clear dominance of Union Berlin. In eleven meetings, Gladbach have only won once, while Union have recorded seven wins and three draws. Despite this clear record, the current situation means it will be a thrilling game in which both teams will give their all to win.
Direct comparison (H2H)
