Bwin predicts a 3-1 win for Bayer Leverkusen against Borussia Mönchengladbach on Sunday afternoon.
Leverkusen won their first game of the Bundesliga last time out, a 3-1 home victory against Frankfurt.
Mönchengladbach, on the other hand, only have a single point to their name. The away side this weekend have lost their last two league matches.
Explore Bwin’s detailed preview for Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 16:30 BST match.
Fixture: Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
Date: Sunday, 21 September 2025
Kick-off: 16:30 BST
Venue: BayArena
Match Prediction: Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3-1 Borussia Mönchengladbach
Leverkusen's recent form suggests a team capable of high-scoring games, with a win against Eintracht Frankfurt and a draw against Werder Bremen. Their attacking prowess, demonstrated by scoring three goals in two of their last three league matches, could exploit Gladbach's defensive frailties, evident in their recent 0-4 loss to Werder Bremen.
Bayer's ability to score against strong opposition indicates they might dominate possession and create numerous scoring opportunities.
Gladbach, on the other hand, has struggled to find the net, failing to score in their last three Bundesliga matches. Their defensive issues could be a significant concern against a Leverkusen side that has shown resilience and offensive strength. However, Gladbach's resilience in drawing against Hamburger SV suggests they might be able to frustrate Leverkusen's attack at times, potentially keeping the scoreline closer than expected.
Leverkusen's recent results show a team with a potent attack but occasional defensive lapses. Their 3-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt and 3-3 draw with Werder Bremen highlight their ability to score freely, which could be crucial against a Gladbach side that has struggled defensively. However, their loss to Hoffenheim indicates a need for defensive solidity, which might be tested by Gladbach's counter-attacking threats.
Recent Bundesliga Results:
Win: 3-1 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (H)
Draw: 3-3 vs Werder Bremen (A)
Loss: 1-2 vs TSG Hoffenheim (H)
Gladbach's form has been poor, with two losses and a draw in their last three outings in the German top-flight. Their inability to score, coupled with a heavy defeat to Werder Bremen, suggests a team low on confidence and struggling to find their rhythm. This could make it challenging for them to compete against a Leverkusen side that has shown both offensive flair and resilience.
Recent Bundesliga Results:
Loss: 0-4 vs Werder Bremen (H)
Loss: 0-1 vs VfB Stuttgart (A)
Draw: 0-0 vs Hamburger SV (H)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen has had the upper hand in recent encounters, winning three of the last five matches against Borussia Mönchengladbach, with the other games in the run ending in draws. This historical advantage could play a psychological role in the upcoming match.
Recent Bundesliga Results
Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3-1 Borussia Mönchengladbach (18 Jan 2025)
Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-3 Bayer 04 Leverkusen (23 Aug 2024)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0-0 Borussia Mönchengladbach (27 Jan 2024)
Borussia Mönchengladbach 0-3 Bayer 04 Leverkusen (26 Aug 2023)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2-2 Borussia Mönchengladbach (21 May 2023)
Jeanuël Belocian (Knee) - Out
Jonas Hofmann (Muscle) - Out
Martin Terrier (Achilles) - Out
Niklas Swider (Mononucleation) - Out
Wael Mohya (Knee) - Out
Tim Kleindienst (Meniscus) - Out
Nathan Ngoumou (Achilles) - Out
Predicted Lineup: Flekken, Quansah, Badé, Tapsoba, Vázquez, Palacios, García, Grimaldo, Tillman, Tella, Schick
Leverkusen's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining possession and exploiting the flanks with Grimaldo and Vázquez, while Schick and Tella provide a potent attacking threat. Their recent form indicates a need for defensive stability, which Badé and Tapsoba will be crucial in providing.
Predicted Lineup: Nicolas, Diks, Elvedi, Chiarodia, Ullrich, Sander, Reitz, Honorat, Reyna, Hack, Machino
Gladbach's predicted lineup indicates a reliance on counter-attacks, with Reyna and Hack looking to exploit spaces left by Leverkusen's attacking forays. Their recent struggles suggest a need for defensive solidity, which Diks and Elvedi will need to anchor.
Patrik Schick vs Nico Elvedi: Schick's goal-scoring prowess will be tested against Elvedi's defensive resilience.
Alejandro Grimaldo vs Kevin Diks: Grimaldo's attacking flair from the left could challenge Diks' defensive capabilities.
Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer 04 Leverkusen): Tapsoba's defensive solidity will be crucial in containing Gladbach's counter-attacks.
Giovanni Reyna (Borussia Mönchengladbach): Reyna's creativity and ability to unlock defences could be key for Gladbach's offensive efforts.
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