Bundesliga | Gameweek 27

Mar 29, 2025 at 2.30pm UK

Stadion im BORUSSIA-PARK

Borussia M'bach vs RB Leipzig

Match preview

Borussia Monchengladbach can count themselves lucky to have only conceded twice against Werder Bremen, as they were denied six good chances and only created three of their own.

In fact, the Fohlen have conceded eight goals in their last four matches and have conceded 48.3 xG in the league so far, the second-most of any team in the top flight.

Gerardo Seoane's side are currently two points behind sixth-placed Freiburg, who occupy the Conference League qualification spot, but it should be noted that their 36 goals conceded are the worst of the Bundesliga's top eight.

Although Borussia Monchengladbach have lost two of their last four matches, they have won five and drawn one of their last eight.

However, the hosts have lost two and drawn one of their last three home games, conceding seven and scoring just twice in the process.

Their opponents, RB Leipzig, managed to defeat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 on 15 March, although they were at times very lucky, creating eight good chances and conceding more than three xG. Manager Marco Rose has been under considerable pressure this season due to the club's poor form since November, and with just eight goals scored in their last nine games, the pressure on his position has not abated.

Leipzig were held to a 0-0 draw by Borussia Mönchengladbach in the reverse fixture on 9 November, but the draw extended their unbeaten run against Saturday's hosts to four games, three of which they have won.

To their credit, Die Roten Bullen have lost just one of their last eight matches, although they have drawn four and failed to find the back of the net in three of those outings.

Rose will be alarmed by his side's poor form away from home, where they have lost seven, drawn four and won just one of their last 12 games, while they have failed to score in their last three away matches.

Recent Performance

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Team News

Borussia Monchengladbach striker Tim Kleindienst was sent off against Werder Bremen, and his absence could mean that Tomas Cvancara gets the nod ahead of attacking midfielder Alassane Plea.

The striker could be selected ahead of a double pivot of regulars Philipp Sander and Julian Weigl.

With goalkeepers Jonas Omlin and Moritz Nicolas both ruled out, expect Tiago Pereira Cardoso to be protected by centre-backs Ko Itakura and Nico Elvedi.

Meanwhile, Leipzig defender Benjamin Henrichs is sidelined with an Achilles tendon injury, so Rose may opt for a back three of Lutsharel Geertruida, Willi Orban and El Chadaille Bitshiabu.

Midfielders Arthur Vermeeren and Amadou Haidara could start together as Christoph Baumgartner and Forzan Assan Ouedraogo will not be in the squad, although Baumgartner could return from concussion in the days following Saturday's game.

With striker Yussuf Poulsen unavailable, playmaker Xavi Simons is likely to support forwards Benjamin Sesko and Lois Openda.

Possible starting lineup

Borussia Monchengladbach possible starting lineup:

Cardoso; Scally, Itakura, Elvedi, Ullrich; Sander, Weigl; Ngoumou, Plea, Hack; Cvancara

RB Leipzig possible starting lineup:

Gulacsi; Geertruida, Orban, Bitshiabu; Baku, Vermeeren, Haidara, Raum; Xavi; Sesko, Openda