Prediction: Borussia Monchengladbach vs RB Leipzig

Verdict: RB Leipzig win

Best Odds: 8/13

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Smelling the chance to lay down another marker on Saturday afternoon, RB Leipzig will travel to North Rhine-Westphalia when they meet a struggling Borussia Monchengladbach.

Borussia Monchengladbach

Starting with the hosts, while Borussia Monchengladbach might have managed to pinch themselves a top-half finish among Germany’s elite last season, it is no secret that the Foals are enduring a public struggle this time around. While Gerardo Seoane’s men might have marked their return from September’s international break with an action-packed 3-3 stalemate away at Darmstadt last weekend, the one-time Luzern boss finds some mounting pressure on his shoulders. Heading into the fortnight interval with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, Gladbach have failed to win any of their opening four top-flight appearances. With their extended issues highlighted by a 3-0 drumming at home against Bayer Leverkusen on August 26th, Saturday’s hosts have also gained a reputation for their rather glaring struggles at the back. Along with opening the 2023/24 campaign with a remarkable 4-4 draw against Augsburg last month, Seoane’s downbeat squad have shipped 12 strikes in their first four Bundesliga showdowns.

Team News

Suffering from a long-term knee injury and not making a single Bundesliga appearance since the end of May, Borussia Monchengladbach will once again be without 32-year-old Christoph Kramer. The ex-Leverkusen midfielder will be joined on the sidelines by Jonas Omlin and Kouadio Kone this weekend.

Coming off the bench and notching his third Bundesliga strike of the season away at Darmstadt last weekend, Czech Republic international Tomas Cvancara should be handed a full recall on Saturday afternoon.

RB Leipzig

As for the visitors, opening their Champions League adventure with a routine 3-1 victory away at Young Boys in midweek, RB Leipzig have continued to shine on either side of September’s international break. With their sights now firmly set on mounting a genuine title charge this time around, the Red Bulls should be smelling the chance to lay down another marker here. Marking their return from the fortnight interval with a stellar 3-0 win at home against Augsburg, Marco Rose’s men have won each of their previous four appearances across all formats. With their recent purple patch highlighted by a 5-1 romp against a high-flying Stuttgart on August 25th, Leipzig will travel to Borussia-Park riding a real wave of momentum. Notching 14 strikes on their four-match winning flurry and really gaining a reputation for their free-flowing approach under the former Borussia Dortmund boss, it should also be noted that Rose’s side claimed a 3-0 victory when they last met Saturday’s opponents back on March 11th.

Team News

Once again missing out away at Young Boys earlier in the week after sustaining a recent knee injury, Leipzig are still sweating over the fitness of attacking talisman Dani Olmo. The Spanish international will be joined on the sidelines by the likes of Willi Orban and Amadou Haidara here.

Coming off the bench earlier in the week and now bagging four goals in as many appearances for club and country, Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko will be hoping to make a first start of the season on Saturday afternoon.

Key Factors to Consider

• When the two sides last met for a Bundesliga showdown back on March 11th, RB Leipzig picked up a 3-0 victory at the Red Bull Arena.
• Likewise, Saturday’s guests have won each of their last four appearances across all competitions.
• Including a 3-1 win away at Young Boys in midweek when opening this year’s Champions League adventure, Rose’s side have notched 14 goals on their four-match winning run.
• Continuing on from last season, Borussia Monchengladbach have recorded just two wins from their previous 11 Bundesliga appearances.
• On a similar note, Saturday’s hosts have shipped 12 goals in their first four Bundesliga appearances this season.

Conclusion

Opening their Champions League adventure with a thumping performance in midweek as they breezed their way to a 3-1 victory away at Young Boys, Leipzig are enjoying what has been a stellar purple patch. Marking their return from September’s international break with a 3-0 romp at home against Augsburg, Rose’s high-flying squad have now won each of their previous four appearances across all formats. Really gaining a reputation for their free-scoring displays in the final third, Saturday’s guests will be smelling the chance to lay down another marker this weekend. Picking up a 3-0 win when they welcomed Gladbach to the Red Bull Arena back on March 11th, we are expecting a similar outcome here.

Verdict: RB Leipzig win

Best Odds: 8/13

Bookmaker: Dachbet