Borussia Monchengladbach vs Bayern Munich
There are still games to play in the season, but Borussia Monchengladbach may have already thrown the towel.
Not only have failed to win three of their last five Bundesliga games, but they are also some distance away from second-placers Bayern Munich. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig and Wolfsburg aren’t that far behind and could steal their position if they aren’t careful.
While they cannot hope to compete with the Bavarians for the league title, they could at least cement their position at third with a good victory in this six-pointer. Of course, they can expect fierce competition from Bayern as they themselves are chasing another team for the summit.
It should become an interesting game that can end in delight or sorrow for the fans at the BORUSSIA-PARK, and the hosts are hoping that they would be the happier set at the end of 90 minutes. Join the SBOBET football team as we take a look at this game.
Talking Points
Can Gladbach make the climb?
Borussia Monchengladbach started the season well and were in the thick of the competition for much of the season’s first half. The way they dominated games against sides such as Werder Bremen, Mainz, and Hannover got a lot of pundits buzzing over the exciting brand of football Dieter Hecking’s lads have played.
However, they have not performed good enough to keep their position at the summit of the league. Their most recent games against Hertha Berlin, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Wolfsburg were especially frustrating as they are now dangerously close to losing their position to RB Leipzig.
Of course, not everything has turned south for the club based in West Germany. They are still in control of their own destiny, and they can turn things around if they achieve the tough task of stopping Bayern Munich.
They must ensure that Thorgan Hazard will be playing his best football yet against the Bavarians. He is the big reason behind Gladbach’s early season successes, and his lack of productivity in their most recent Bundesliga 2019 results is a factor in their poor form.
However, opposing gaffers have been taking note of Hazard and are keeping him on lockdown. It is up to the rest of the squad to step up to the plate and help Thorgan get the three points. Lars Stindl, Alassane Plea, and Nico Elvedi must make sure that the team coordinates properly.
An easy time for Bayern?
Every Bundesliga fan and their mother knows that Bayern Munich are heavy favourites for this match and the Bundesliga title. They may not have dominated Hertha Berlin, but the quality of the players they have on their employ gives FC Hollywood all the confidence they need ahead of their BORUSSIA-PARK visit.
A huge part of their success can be owed to their manager, Niko Kovac. While the former Eintracht Frankfurt boss struggled to get Bayern into fighting form at the start of the season, he has since turned the form around. He has successfully led Bayern back within firing range of Dortmund, and a win should help them keep the pressure on their rivals.
The players also deserve as much of the credit as they are the ones enacting Kovac’s vision on the pitch. Robert Lewandowski continues to be the most effective weapon for Bayern, bagging 13 goals and 7 assists in 22 league starts. Also leading the team are Mats Hummels, Thomas Muller, and Thiago Alcantara.
However, they aren’t the only ones to watch out for. The team’s young stars are also dominating the league. Kingsley Coman, Leon Goretzka, and Joshua Kimmich are all important cogs to the Bayern machinery. While Coman is still out with injury, we can expect both Goretzka and Kimmich to leave their mark.
While there are concerns over the ageing of their attacking core, they have made moves to secure the strength of their attack moving forward. In a rather unsurprising move, Timo Werner is rumoured to be headed to Munich in the summer.
History
Die Fohlen are heavy underdogs coming into this match, as they have only won 24 of the 104 games they have played against the Bavarians since 1965. Fifty-one of those games saw Bayern take the W, while the remaining 29 fixtures were draws.
However, their most recent match was quite a surprise for pundits and bettors alike: Gladbach took advantage of Bayern Munich’s poor form and pulled off a now-legendary 3-0 triumph on Bayern’s own turf at Allianz Arena.
Betting Tip
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Borussia Monchengladbach vs Bayern Munich | Bayern Munich, First Half -0.50 @ 2.08 |
| March 03, 01:30(GMT+8) |
There is no room for doubt when it comes to the Bavarians’ ability to win football games. They have one of the best finishers in the sport in Robert Lewandowski, and the rest of the cast are playing especially exceptional football. There should be no surprise that they can finish the first half of this match ahead by a goal.
However, I think that their last meeting should allow Hecking to inspire his boys at half-time. A 1-2 comeback victory for Gladbach is on the cards, but it will all depend on whether Hazard will be able to play the level of football that is expected of him.
Bundesliga 2019 odds point to an easy Bayern victory, and there’s no reason why you should not try betting for it. However, I encourage you to check the Total Goal and 1X2 markets if you believe that another upset is bound to happen.
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
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