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Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC will be looking to build on the quality they showed after a strong performance in their 1-1 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt. After the Alte Dame justifiably lost the capital derby in Köpenick at the start of the season, the traditional Berlin club showed a completely different side against the European Cup winners. Coach Sandro Schwarz’s team created a number of goal-scoring chances, which is why it was very flattering for Frankfurt to concede only one goal at the Olympiastadion. In Mönchengladbach, Hertha will once again play boldly and offensively.
Borussia Mönchengladbach is also playing courageously and offensively. Under new coach Daniel Farke, VfL is still unbeaten. However, the Foals only played to a 2-2 draw with the promoted team from Gelsenkirchen on the last matchday. Schalke demanded a lot from Borussia, which is why the upcoming hosts need an improvement in performance against Hertha. Find out who is more likely to win the opening match of the next Bundesliga matchday in our Gladbach – Hertha tip.
Gladbach – Hertha info:
– Date & Time: 19.08.2022, at 20:30 hrs.
– Venue: Mönchengladbach, Borussia-Park
– Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 3
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Gladbach Form & Balance Check
It was only in injury time that Borussia Mönchengladbach were forced to concede the 2-2 equaliser for the final score at Schalke. It was Herrmann who cleared the ball with his hand instead of his head as planned after a free kick in the penalty area. After the VAR intervened, Schalke were awarded a penalty, which Bülter converted. Before that, Farke’s team had already been challenged to turn around the 0:1 deficit. The Foals were unusually cautious in Gelsenkirchen. In addition, Thuram’s interim goal only came after a catastrophic goalkeeping error by Schalke’s Schwolow. Judging by the performance, the Foals took a step back after the 3:1 home win over Hoffenheim on Matchday 1.
Four points and unbeaten
Four points after two matchdays reads excellent on paper for Borussia Mönchengladbach. The development under the new coach Farke, who came to the Lower Rhine from Norwich, is right. The Foals already proved their enormous quality in the cup with a 9:1 win over SV Oberachern. In addition, it should not be forgotten where Borussia comes from. Last season, Gladbach was only able to free itself from the relegation battle late on. Therefore, the still young development is to be considered positive.
Gladbach facts & analysis
– Gladbach last played 2:2 at FC Schalke 04.
– The Foals picked up four points from two games.
– Haven’t lost any of their three competitive matches yet.
Hertha form & balance check
Against Eintracht Frankfurt, Hertha were required to show a significant improvement in performance to their own fans early in the season. New coach Sandro Schwarz’s team owed this to the public after another derby defeat. The Old Lady lost 1:3 in Köpenick on Matchday 1. The fact that the result was a 1-1 draw against Frankfurt had nothing to do with luck. Hertha showed a changed face and played courageously and offensively. Through Serdar, Hertha took an early lead, which they only had to give away due to an individual mistake. It was almost enough for BSC to get three points against the European Cup winners. It must be said, however, that there was definitely an improvement in performance.
New offensive revives Berlin
Against Eintracht Frankfurt, new signing Kanga made his starting debut. Although the striker missed a one hundred per cent chance to make it 2-0, the Frenchman impressed with his force and physicality. Lukebakio, who seems to have changed since his return to the capital, was also convincing. The Belgian has either scored or provided an assist in all three matches so far. Hertha’s second – or third – newcomer is winger Ejuke, who displayed enormous pace and incredible dribbling against Frankfurt. Together, Ejuke, Kanga and Lukebakio could become the Old Lady’s new hope.
Hertha facts & analysis
– Hertha are still winless this season.
– BSC have lost two out of three competitive matches.
– The Old Lady has scored in all competitive matches.
Predicted line-up – last update on 17 August 2022
Once again it was Thuram and Hofmann who got on the scoresheet for Borussia. In the 2-2 draw at Schalke, coach Daniel Farke once again played an attacking 4-2-3-1 system, in which the Foals were particularly convincing with a compact centre and strong wing play. Coach Farke has no absentees to complain about.
Coach Sandro Schwarz could again rely on Maxi Mittelstädt, who surprisingly had to replace Plattenhardt, at left-back. The Berlin native was convincing and helped drive some attacks on the left side. Myziane Maolida was also absent against Frankfurt. Coach Schwarz said about both injured players: “They are both in individual training. Today we’re going to score goals. We have to weigh up whether it makes sense for both of them to come on. But Myziane is a step further for Friday than Plattenhardt.”
In the offensive, newcomer Kanga showed himself physically strong and helped the team with his force. Lukebakio and Ejuke showed their class on the ball against Frankfurt. Systematically, the Old Lady plays in a 4-3-3 formation
Gladbach – Hertha direct comparison & Statistics
Gladbach and Hertha have already met 73 times. In this duel, Mönchengladbach just earned the more positive record. Borussia won 29 games, whereas Hertha could only win 27 encounters. A further 17 meetings ended in a draw. The last time the teams met, the final whistle blew 2:0 in Gladbach’s favour.
– Hertha have failed to win any of their last three matches in Gladbach.
– Gladbach lost only one of their eleven home matches against Hertha.
– Hertha has lost only one of their last four matches against Gladbach.
– Only one team scored in each of the last two duels.
