Bayern Munich vs Borussia Monchengladbach – Bundesliga – Preview

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Sreya

Bayern Munich hosts Borussia Monchengladbach at the Allianz Arena, Munich on 30th April, Saturday as the Bavarian club aims to secure yet another Bundesliga title. A win tomorrow could put the championship firmly out of Borussia Dortmund’s reach with only two games remaining to be played after.

Bayern Munich are leading the title race with eighty one points, seven points ahead of the second-placed Borussia Dortmund. Borussia Monchengladbach are on the fifth position with forty eight points from their fifteen wins and three draws, in course to qualify for the UEFA Europa League next season.

Bayern Munich defeated Hertha Berlin in their previous game. Borussia Monchengladbach returned to winning ways as well after two consecutive losses when they beat Hoffenheim 3-1 in their last match.

Team News

Arjen Robben and Holger Badstuber are sidelined through injuries. Nico Schulz, Avaro Dominguez, Tony Jantschke, Martin Stranzl are confirmed absentees for Borussia Monchengladbach while Fabian Johnson has been listed as a doubt.

Bayern Munich Possible Starting Lineup: Manuel Neuer, Rafinha, Jerome Boateng, Mehdi Benatia, Juan Bernat, Joshua Kimmich, Douglas Costa, Thiago Alcantara, Mario Gotze, Franck Ribery, Thomas Muller.

Borussia Monchengladbach Possible Starting Lineup: Yann Sommer, Nico Elvedi, Andreas Christensen, Havard Nordtveidt, Ibrahima Traore, Mahmoud Dahoud, Granit Xhaka, Oscar Weindt, Thorgan Hazard, Andre Hahn, Raffael.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Head-2-Head statistics, Borussia Monchengladbach have won three and lost two of their last six encounters with Borussia Dortmund. However, the visitors have lost seven of their last eight away matches in the league while Bayern Munich have won fifteen of their previous sixteen home fixtures in the Budnesliga.

On current form, Pep Guardiola’s side are likely to win with a 2-0 scoreline.