Borussia Monchengladbach-Borussia Dortmund is a match valid for the 29th day of the Bundesliga and is played on Saturday at 3:30 pm: live TV, probable formations, predictions.
What is about to end has not been a good week for Borussia Dortmund, beaten twice in the space of four days between Bundesliga and Champions League. Last Saturday, the yellow-and-whites lost the all-important direct clash with Stuttgart (0-1), confirming the now well-known difficulties in front of their home crowd (so far they have picked up more points away from home than at Signal Iduna Park, 27 vs. 26).
Things did not go well in the cup either, where Edin Terzic’s men failed to avoid defeat in Madrid against Atletico in the first leg of the quarterfinals (2-1). The Colchoneros proved to be superior, and if Borussia is still “alive” they owe it to Ivorian striker Haller, author of the goal that with nine minutes left allowed the Germans to halve the disadvantage: next Tuesday they only need to win by one goal to go at least to extra time. The main goal, however, becomes not to miss qualification for the 2024-25 Champions League, which is no longer certain after the home defeat to Stuttgart. Yes, because Reus and his teammates are now fourth but tied on points with Leipzig, who joined them on 53.
Dortmund, Champions at risk
Waiting to play the direct clash in two weeks, Terzic’s team will not be able to make any missteps in the match with Borussia Monchengladbach, an opponent that is far from the best of times.
The Fohlen’s has so far been an anonymous league, living almost exclusively on the right side of the table and in constant danger of being sucked into the relegation zone. ‘Gladbach has always kept within striking distance of third-last place — today the gap is eight points — but Europe is destined to remain a mirage. Gerardo Seoane’s men broke their fast of victories just a week ago, returning to winning ways after more than a month (1-3 at Wolfsburg).
The Prediction
Despite the exertions of the double commitment, Borussia Dortmund starts slightly favored at Borussia Park. The away yellow-and-whites are a guarantee – undefeated in 9 matches away from home – and a win is needed like crazy to avoid letting Leipzig escape in the race for fourth place. We predict a match of at least one goal on each side.
Borussia Monchengladbach-Borussia Dortmund
likely lineups.
BORUSSIA MONCHENGLADBACH (3-4-3): Omlin; Elvedi, Friedrich, Wöber; Lainer, Weigl, Itakura, Netz; Honorat, Pléa, Ngoumou.
BORUSSIA DORTMUND (4-2-3-1): Kobel; Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen; Sabitzer, Emre Can; Sancho, Brandt, Adeyemi; Füllkrug.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-2
