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Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. FSV Mainz
Borussia Mönchengladbach are looking to distance themselves further from the Bundesliga relegation battle. After coach Adi Hütter’s team led 2-0 in Bochum, the game was abandoned due to the now universally known Bochum cup-thrower. Thus, the game was scored 2:0 for Borussia. This victory was of great importance, as it enabled Gladbach to overtake Bochum in the table and now have a whole seven points lead over Hertha, who are currently in the relegation place. In order to finally leave the relegation battle, Gladbach would like to win the upcoming home match against Mainz. In order to achieve this goal, a sold-out Borussia-Park will back the Fohlenelf for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
Mainz, their direct neighbour in the standings, is coming to the Lower Rhine. FSV has nothing to do with the relegation battle and, on the contrary, is looking towards Europe. The Conference League place is only three points away. In order to actually play internationally in the coming season, the Nullfünfer have recently collected strong arguments. Before the international break, coach Bo Svensson’s team won 4-0 against Arminia Bielefeld. Mainz also want to score in Gladbach. You can find out who is more likely to win this clash of direct table neighbours in our Gladbach – Mainz betting tip.
Gladbach – Mainz Info
– Date & Time: 03.04.2022, at 17:30 hrs.
– Venue: Mönchengladbach, Borussia-Park
– Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 28
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Gladbach Form & Balance Check
Gladbach clearly won the deciding match against Hertha, whether Hütter would be sacked or not, with 2:0. With this victory, the Foals distanced themselves further from the relegation battle and left the direct competition behind for the time being. In order not to lose again, Borussia had to win the next duel against a direct competitor. In Bochum, too, the Foals were convincing and won 2:0. For well-known reasons, the game was only played until the 70th minute. With the second win in a row, Borussia moved up to 11th place in the table. Gladbach is now in 11th place with 33 points. Gladbach have a seven-point lead over the relegation place.
Defensive strength is back
That Gladbach can win the games against Hertha and Bochum despite a difficult sporting situation is no surprise. But the way the Fohlenelf won was quite surprising. Borussia won both games to nil. This is a surprise in so far as Gladbach had already conceded 51 goals and had to swallow a total of eleven in the previous three games. With 51 goals conceded, the team from the Lower Rhine still has the third-worst defence in the Bundesliga. Only Hertha and Fürth have conceded more goals so far.
Gladbach facts & analysis
– Gladbach are in 11th place in the table with 33 points.
– The Fohlenelf won 2 games in a row to zero.
– With 51 goals conceded, Borussia have the third-worst defence.
Mainz form & balance check
Mainz 05 had to take a forced break at the beginning of March, as the Nullfünfer were surprised by an unexpectedly high number of positive Coronatest. As a result, the games against Borussia Dortmund and FC Augsburg had to be postponed. A total of twelve players from the licensed team tested positive for the coronavirus.
After surviving quarantine, coach Bo Svennson’s team returned to action on 16 March with the match against BVB. However, the return to the pitch was lost 0:1. Thus, FSV lost two games in a row, as Mainz had already lost the previous match against Union 1:3. Only three days later, after the 0:1 home defeat, Mainz had to face Bielefeld at home. With fresh forces, FSV ended the mini-crisis and deservedly won 4:0
Can Mainz do better than 10th place?
Mainz are currently 10th in the table with 37 points. However, they are only three points behind the international places. The Conference Legaue place is therefore within reach. The Europa League place, however, is far away, with a gap of seven points. But Mainz are still underestimated shortly before the end of the season. In fact, FSV has the second strongest defence in the Bundesliga. Goalkeeper Zentner has conceded only 30 goals so far. Only FC Bayern conceded two fewer goals.
Mainz facts & analysis
– Mainz are in 10th place in the table with 37 points.
– Last time out, the Nullfünfer won 4-0.
– FSV lost the last away match with 1:3.
Predicted line-up – last update on 1 April 2022
Lately, Borussia convinced in coach Adi Hütter’s typical 3-4-2-1 system. With attacking wing-backs, Borussia pushed their offensive game deep into the opponent’s half and thus exerted more pressure on the opponent. In addition, Gladbach also knew how to make use of standard situations. Currently, the Fohlenelf’s style of play is working and leads Gladbach to victory. In terms of personnel, Hütter will definitely have to do without Hermann and Hofmann.
Mainz are also convincing in a 4-3-2-1 system. Coach Bo Svennson, however, interprets this approach more defensively than the upcoming opponent. When the Nullfünfer have possession of the ball, a clear five-man defensive chain can be seen, which is why Mainz play in a 5-3-2 system. When FSV have possession of the ball, the full-backs should also join in the offensive. Mainz play a lot of crosses and know how to set the scene for their strikers. Striker Burkardt could be absent, as he suffered a muscle strain during the U-21 international match of Germany against Israel. Should he be absent, Ingvartsen will move into the starting eleven. Definitely absent is Kohr, who is suspended with a yellow card.
Gladbach – Mainz direct comparison & statistics
Gladbach and Mainz have already met 38 times. In this duel, Gladbach earned the more positive record. The Foals won 19 games, whereas FSV only won ten. A further eleven meetings ended in a draw. The last encounter ended in a 1-1 draw.
– Mainz won the last match in Gladbach with 2:1.
– In 4 of the last 5 matches more than 2.5 goals scored.
– In each of last 5 matches, both teams have scored.
– At least 3 goals scored in each of Gladbach’s last 3 home matches against Mainz.
