- Date and Time: August 23, 19:30 GMT+1
- Venue: Borussia-Park, Monchengladbach, Germany
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Borussia M’gladbach
Borussia M’gladbach had a tough season last year, finishing in 14th place, just one point ahead of Bochum, who were forced to play in the knockout rounds with Fortuna.
Gerardo Seoane’s side managed to climb into the top half of the Bundesliga table just once in the entire previous season, spending most of the time in the second half. This can be considered a disappointing result, as in previous years Borussia have consistently finished in the top half of the standings.
🎙️ Seoane: “I expect us to play with more urgency on and off the ball this season, to be more resilient and to respond to setbacks better. In general though, we want to stay true to the path we’re on.”#BMGB04 pic.twitter.com/Y3UuP4ROz5
— Gladbach (@borussia_en) August 21, 2024
Nevertheless, Seoane continues to coach the team and may well make some progress. Borussia’s main problem is defensive play, as M’gladbach was the third-worst team in terms of goals conceded last season. At the same time, it was in seventh place in goals scored, which could be enough for a successful finish.
In eight pre-season games, including the German Cup game against Erzgebirge Aue, Borussia has produced eight wins with a margin of 20-5. However, Strasbourg was the only serious opponent playing in the first division of their league. Therefore, it is difficult to gauge M’gladbach’s readiness for the Bundesliga opener against Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
🎙️ Seoane on @bayer04_en: “They’re a side with a lot of quality, both individually and as a team. Our job is to bring the necessary attributes and discipline to the pitch that will cause them problems.”#BMGB04 pic.twitter.com/aVHB2cekGo
— Gladbach (@borussia_en) August 21, 2024
Unlike last season, when injuries plagued the squad, only Nico Elvedi is currently missing. This has a very positive effect on the team and could help to improve their standing this season.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Bayer 04 Leverkusen played four pre-season friendly matches and one match for the German Super Cup. In regular time, the team managed to win only once, draw three times, and suffer a heavy defeat of 1-4 against Arsenal.
The match against Stuttgart was highly entertaining, with numerous scoring opportunities for both teams. Although Bayer lost Martin Terrier due to a red card received in the 37th minute, Leverkusen continued to launch several attacks with beautiful passing combinations. One of these attacks helped them equalize in the 88th minute, leading to a victory in the penalty shootout.
Getting ready for #BMGB04 🔜 pic.twitter.com/6JCM2cuVh1
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) August 21, 2024
Bayer has not lost any important players this summer and strengthened their squad with Martin Terrier and Aleix García, who can certainly help the club in the battle to defend their German champion status.
Under Xabi Alonso’s management, Bayer was the best in terms of the fewest goals conceded and expected goals against in the previous season. However, they scored fewer goals than Bayern and often achieved victory with a lot of luck in the final minutes of their matches. It will be interesting to see if they can repeat this in the new season.
Coach. 🫡#Bayer04 | #Werkself | @XabiAlonso pic.twitter.com/1oLZ58tQHh
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04fussball) August 20, 2024
With no injuries reported, Bayer can field their strongest lineup, making them the favorites in the match against Borussia.
Bet hereBorussia M’gladbach vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen Prediction
- Pick: Both teams to score
- Odds: 1.58 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Borussia M’gladbach 1-2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen
In the first part of the previous season, Leverkusen secured a convincing 3-0 victory at Borussia-Park, while the reverse fixture ended in 0-0 draw at Bayer’s field in the second part of the season.
However, it’s unlikely that we will see a repeat of those outcomes in the upcoming match.
How many trophies have we won this year, Granit? 🏆🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/UHvZdmuiDW
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) August 20, 2024
M’gladbach scored in all of their preseason matches, and with all their key players fit and ready, they’re well-positioned to pose a significant threat in attack. On the other hand, Leverkusen’s defense showed some vulnerabilities during the preseason and conceded goals in each match. This suggests that M’gladbach has a strong chance of scoring at least once in this encounter.
At the same time, Bayer is one of the strongest attacking clubs in European football, and it’s hard to imagine that the guests will not score at least one goal in this match.
Considering these factors, the option where both teams score looks very appealing.
Borussia M’gladbach vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Borussia M’gladbach Total Over 0.5 Goals
- Odds: 1.41 (22Bet)
During the pre-season matches, it was noticeable that Leverkusen had significant problems transitioning from attack to defense, which left them vulnerable to counterattacks.
M’gladbach could take advantage of this on their home turf and create problems for their opponents, potentially scoring at least one goal.
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