24 September 2021, 14:16 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The German Bundesliga fixture, Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Borussia Dortmund, kicks off at 17:30 (GMT+1) on Matchday 6, Saturday, September 25, at the 54,057-capacity stadium, Borussia-Park.
Preview Borussia Mönchengladbach Bundesliga, Sep 25, 2021
Preview Borussia Monchengladbach's Bundesliga campaign suffered another setback on Matchday 5 after what appeared to be positive strides, having picked up a win over Arminia Bielefeld on Matchday 4. Moenchengladbach lost to Augsburg, courtesy of a single goal by Florian Niederlechner (80') ten minutes to the stroke of full-time. The defeat leaves Gladbach with their third loss in five games: DLLWL, and in 16th place, having picked up 4 points after 1W, 1D, & 3L. Despite what promises to be a difficult game, Adi Hütter will aim for three points, knowing a victory over third-place Dortmund could signal a turnaround in fortunes. His side has an average of only 1 goal per game, having scored five times in as many Bundesliga games. At their end, they have conceded 9 goals (1.8 g.c.p.g), and have a G.D. of -4. Adi Hütter may utilize the 4—2—3—1 formation against Dortmund, with Alassane Plea in attack. Matthias Ginter will have his hands full while attempting to silence Dortmund's prolific forward, Erling Haaland, who shares top spot alongside the Golden Shoe winner (2020/21) Robert Lewandowski on the goal scorers' chart with seven goals. The 21-year-old is known to operate within Ginter's proximity at the heart of the defense. On availability, Doucoure (Achilles' tendon), Lainer (ankle), and Thuram (knee) are all ruled out while Bensebaini (groin) remains in doubt for this fixture.
Preview Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga, Sep 25, 2021
Preview The Black and Yellows are in contention for the Bundesliga title, alongside the Champions and Wolfsburg. Trailing behind the duo by only a point, Die Schwarzgelben will be in the run for a victory over Gladbach while hoping Wolfsburg slips up against Hoffenheim. - Considering the chances of Greuther Fürth picking up a point against Bayern are extremely slim. Last weekend, Dortmund brushed a stubborn Union Berlin aside in a 4-2 win. The club occupies 3rd place and has 12 points from 4W, 0D, & 1L. - With the only defeat picked up on Matchday 2: WLWWW. Dortmund have hit the back of the net 17 times in five Bundesliga games. An average of 3.4 goals scored per game. However, the Black and Yellows have conceded 11 goals so far and have a G.D. of +6. That's an average of 2.2 goals conceded per match. Marco Rose will be meeting his former side for the first time in the league this season, hoping to pick up a win. On Saturday, he could appear with the 4—3—3, having Erling Haaland in the middle. Julian Brandt (muscular) will be out, as will Can (thigh) and Coulibaly (knee), while Schulz (thigh) remains in doubt for an appearance.