Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Werder Bremen: Predictions, Odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Werder Bremen

• Date: Sunday, 14 September 2025

• Kick-off: 16:30 BST

• Venue: Stadion im Borussia-Park

Match Prediction: Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-1 Werder Bremen

Borussia Mönchengladbach, despite their recent struggles, may find an opportunity against a Werder Bremen side that has shown vulnerability in defence. 

The draw against Hamburger SV suggests a solid defensive setup, which could be crucial against Bremen's leaky backline. Mönchengladbach's ability to control the midfield and exploit counter-attacks could be key, especially if they can capitalise on Bremen's defensive lapses.

Werder Bremen's recent form indicates a team capable of scoring but prone to conceding. Their draw against Leverkusen showcased offensive flair, yet the heavy loss to Frankfurt exposed defensive frailties. Bremen will need to balance their attacking ambition with a more disciplined approach at the back to stand a chance against Mönchengladbach's tactical discipline.

Borussia Mönchengladbach's recent form has been underwhelming, with a loss to Stuttgart and a draw against Hamburger SV. These results highlight a struggle to convert chances into goals, which could be a concern against a Bremen side that has shown offensive prowess. However, their solid defensive performance against Hamburger SV suggests they might be able to keep Bremen's attack at bay, potentially setting up a game where they can exploit counter-attacks.

Recent Bundesliga Results:

• Loss: 0-1 vs VfB Stuttgart (A)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Hamburger SV (H)

Werder Bremen's start to their Bundesliga campaign has been a mix of high-scoring draws and heavy defeats. The 3-3 draw with Leverkusen demonstrates their attacking potential, but the 1-4 loss to Frankfurt underscores significant defensive issues. Bremen will need to tighten up at the back if they hope to compete effectively against Mönchengladbach's disciplined approach.

Recent Bundesliga Results:

• Draw: 3-3 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen (H)

• Loss: 1-4 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (A)

Historically, Borussia Mönchengladbach has had the upper hand against Werder Bremen, winning two of the last five encounters and drawing the other three. This record suggests a big advantage for Mönchengladbach going into the match.

Recent Bundesliga Results

• Werder Bremen 2-4 Borussia Mönchengladbach (15 Mar 2025)

• Borussia Mönchengladbach 4-1 Werder Bremen (03 Nov 2024)

• Werder Bremen 2-2 Borussia Mönchengladbach (04 May 2024)

• Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-2 Werder Bremen (15 Dec 2023)

• Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-2 Werder Bremen (17 Mar 2023)

• Niklas Swider (Illness) - Out

• Wael Mohya (Knee) - Out

• Haris Tabaković (Illness) - Doubt

• Giovanni Reyna (Lack of Fitness) - Doubt

• Tim Kleindienst (Muscle) - Doubt

• Nathan Ngoumou (Achilles) - Doubt

• Niklas Stark (Suspended) - Out

• Mitchell Weiser (Knee) - Out

• Maximilian Wöber (Knee) - Out

• Olivier Deman (Ankle) - Out

• Julian Malatini (Ankle) - Out

• Marco Friedl (Knee) - Out

• Jens Stage (Ankle) - Doubt

• Amos Pieper (Hip) - Doubt

• Nicolas, Scally, Elvedi, Diks, Ullrich, Sander, Honorat, Reitz, Stoger, Hack, Machino

The predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a solid midfield presence with Stöger and Reitz, which could help control the game's tempo and limit Bremen's attacking options. The inclusion of Diks indicates a reliance on his experience to bolster the defence.

• Backhaus, Sugawara, Schmidt, Coulibaly, Agu, Covic, Lynen, Njinmah, Schmid, Mbangula, Grüll

Werder Bremen's predicted lineup emphasises their attacking intent with Njinmah and Grüll, aiming to exploit any defensive lapses from Mönchengladbach. However, the absence of Stage due to injury might affect their offensive cohesion.

• Franck Honorat vs Yukinari Sugawara: Honorat's pace and dribbling skills will be tested against Sugawara's defensive solidity.

• Robin Hack vs Senne Lynen: Hack's ability to find space and score will be crucial against Lynen's midfield control.

• Philipp Sander (Borussia Mönchengladbach): Sander's versatility and work rate in midfield could be pivotal in dictating the game's flow.

• Marco Grüll (Werder Bremen): Grüll's creativity and goal-scoring threat will be essential for Bremen's chances of securing a positive result.

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