Prediction: Borussia Monchengladbach vs Wolfsburg

Verdict: Wolfsburg double chance

Best Odds: 3/5

Bookmaker: Unibet

Hoping to try and find a route into the European places this weekend, Wolfsburg will make the trip to a struggling Borussia Monchengladbach on Sunday afternoon.

Borussia Monchengladbach

Starting with the hosts, marking their return from the international break with yet another downbeat display, Borussia Monchengladbach find themselves in the midst of a real Bundesliga struggle. Eventually having to settle for a 0-0 stalemate away at Koln, Daniel Farke’s have only continued to show a string of issues on either side of the fortnight interval. In fact, along with opening Sunday’s showdown at Borussia-Park in the midst of a five-match winless run, the former Norwich boss has also seen his side claim just a single top-flight victory from their previous eight attempts. With their extended crisis stemming all the way back to January 28th, the Foals have also gained a reputation for their toothless performances in the final third. With their continued rut highlighted by a stunning 4-0 drumming away at Mainz on February 24th, Farke’s side almost find themselves sat in Bundesliga limbo.

Team News

Once again missing out as Borussia Monchengladbach had to settle for a 0-0 stalemate away at Koln last weekend, Farke will be without the duo of Julian Weigl and Tony Jantschke here.

While Marcus Thuram might have bagged just a pair of strikes in his last 11 domestic appearances, the French international will spearhead Gladbach’s attack on Sunday afternoon. Alassane Plea could come in and replace 34-year-old Lars Stindl in the final third.

Wolfsburg

As for the visitors, mounting a stellar late comeback at home against Augsburg last weekend as they eventually snatched a 2-2 draw, Wolfsburg have largely impressed on either side of the international break. Heading into the fortnight interval with a 1-0 victory away at Stuttgart on March 18th, Nike Kovac’s side have their sights firmly set on securing a European return this season. Making the trip to Borussia-Park in the midst of a five-match unbeaten run, the former Monaco boss should be smelling the chance for his side to make a Bundesliga statement on Sunday afternoon. Sat within touching distance of finding a route into the top-six, the Greens should also be boosted by their recent success on the road. In fact, including back-to-back top-flight wins against Stuttgart and Koln, Wolfsburg have collected seven points from their previous three Bundesliga matchups away from the Volkswagen Arena.

Team News

Wolfsburg will once again be without the trio to Kilian Fischer, Lukas Nmecha and Bartol Franjic when they make the trip to Borussia-Park this weekend. Notching four goals in his last six appearances for club and country, 24-year-old Omar Marmoush should once again spearhead Kovac’s attack here.

Both coming off the bench and finding the net in last weekend’s 2-2 draw against Augsburg, Luca Waldschmidt and Felix Nmecha will be hoping for a full recall on Sunday afternoon.

Key Factors to Consider

• When the two sides met for their reverse meeting on October 15th, Borussia Monchengladbach and Wolfsburg played out a 2-2 draw at the Volkswagen Arena.
• In fact, four of the previous five Bundesliga meetings between Sunday’s opponents have finished in a stalemate.
• The Foals have managed to muster just a single victory from any of their last eight straight Bundesliga appearances – a run that stems all the way back to January 28th.
• Along with enjoying a five-match unbeaten run against Bundesliga opposition, Wolfsburg have also lost just one of their last seven appearances.
• Sunday’s guests have collected seven points from their last three Bundesliga matchups away from the Volkswagen Arena.

Conclusion

Enjoying a five-match unbeaten run and with just a single defeat to their name since back on February 5th, Wolfsburg should be smelling the chance to make a Bundesliga statement on Sunday afternoon. Sat within touching distance of breaking into the European spots, the Greens should also be excited by their recent success on the road. Including back-to-back victories against Stuttgart and Koln, Kovac’s men have mustered seven points from their last three Bundesliga appearances away from the Volkswagen Arena. Looking to make a top-flight statement here, Wolfsburg should be relishing the trip to a Gladbach squad who are enduring a major domestic struggle. Bagging just one win from their last seven outings, the Foals have shown a string of issues at both ends of the pitch. Likewise, recording just a single victory in front of their own supporters since opening 2023, we are backing an away double chance this weekend.

Verdict: Wolfsburg double chance

Best Odds: 3/5

Bookmaker: Unibet