Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Monchengladbach Predictions

Bundesliga leaders Borussia Monchengladbach are set to take on Bayer Leverkusen at BayArena this weekend. Leverkusen will face a tough test from Monchengladbach as they attempt to end a 3 game winless run in the Bundesliga. Monchengladbach will see this game as an opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the table. 

This game has not come at a good time for Leverkusen. They are winless in their last 3 Bundesliga games. Furthermore, they have won just 1 of their last 6 games in all competitions. They will face a Monchengladbach side who have won 5 of their last 6 Bundesliga games. 

Both of these teams are most comfortable when they are on the attack. These two teams are in 4th and 5th place respectively, on the Bundesliga’s shots per game table. Leverkusen have taken an average of 15.8 shots per game this season, meanwhile, Monchengladbach have taken an average of 14.7 shots per game. 

Leverkusen have been struggling to score goals in recent games. They have scored just 4 goals over their last 6 competitive games. However, they have scored in all but one of their 7 competitive home games this season. 

We feel that Leverkusen are likely to score at home versus a Monchengladbach side who have kept just 1 clean sheet in their last 9 competitive games. 

Both teams have also scored in 5 of Monchengladbach’s last 6 competitive games. We predict that both teams will score in this Saturday’s match. 

None of the last 10 games between these two teams have resulted in a draw. We are confident that this Saturday’s meeting will find a winner. 

Leverkusen are undefeated in their last 8 Bundesliga home games. Monchengladbach have also been tough to beat away from home this season. They have won 3 of their 4 away games, only losing away to Dortmund by 1 goal. 

Monchengladbach have been impressive at the back in recent games. They have conceded just 5 goals in their last 6 Bundesliga games. They are also the Bundesliga’s 3rd highest goalscorers at present. We are confident that Monchengladbach will manage to outscore Leverkusen in this match. 

Leverkusen have not conceded more than 2 goals in a home game this season. We predict that a 2-1 win for Monchengladbach is a likely result of this game.