Borussia Monchengladbach Form
Borussia Monchengladbach are going through a slump and have failed to win in five consecutive rounds (four draws, one defeat). In their last match against Wolfsburg (0:0), the hosts were solid in defence and limited their opponents to 1.52 xGA. However, in attack the team under Eugen Polanski are struggling — 36 goals scored (the fifth-worst figure) and only one goal in the last three rounds. With average possession of 46%, the hosts take 11.5 shots per game, but only four of them are on target.
Key numbers for Borussia Monchengladbach:
Borussia Monchengladbach have conceded more than one goal in seven of the last eight head-to-head meetings with Borussia Dortmund.
In 16 of the previous 20 meetings, Borussia Monchengladbach have scored fewer than two goals.
The team under Eugen Polanski average four corners per game, with only Hamburg (3.7) delivering fewer.
Potential lineup (3-5-2): Moritz Nicolas — Philipp Sander, Nico Elvedi, Fabio Chiarodia — Joe Scally, Rocco Reitz, Yannik Engelhardt, Kevin Stoger, Lukas Ullrich — Franck Honorat, Haris Tabakovic
Out: Nathan Ngoumou, Tim Kleindienst (injuries), Jens Castrop (suspension)
Borussia Dortmund Form
Borussia Dortmund have redeemed themselves in front of their home supporters after two defeats in a row. The visitors thrashed Freiburg 4:0, scoring four goals from five shots on target and 3.37 xG. The team under Niko Kovac are outstanding in attack — 65 goals — and they rarely slip up away from home. In 15 away rounds, the away side have lost only twice, including 1:2 against Hoffenheim, which ended a 10-match unbeaten run.
Key numbers for Borussia Dortmund:
Borussia Dortmund have scored more than one goal in 18 of their last 21 matches.
In seven consecutive away matches, the visitors have scored in the second half.
The team under Niko Kovac have conceded only 31 goals in the Bundesliga — the best record.
Potential lineup (3-4-2-1): Gregor Kobel — Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, Luca Reggiani — Julian Ryerson, Marcel Sabitzer, Jobe Bellingham, Daniel Svensson — Maximilian Beier, Julian Brandt — Serhou Guirassy
Out: Felix Nmecha, Karim Adeyemi, Niklas Sule, Ramy Bensebaini, Emre Can (injuries)
