Dortmund vs B. Monchengladbach Prediction & Betting Tips (19 December)

Almost halfway through the season, we can practically already say that Borussia Dortmund will not be able to win the title of German champion. Although it is on the Bundesliga podium, BVB is already 9 points behind the leader, Bayern Munich, who seems to be heading alone at the top of the standings. After having carried out 2 good operations in the league against Bayer Leverkusen 1-2 and Hoffenheim 2-0, Niko Kovac's men had to share the points last week against Freiburg 1-1, thus missing the opportunity to make up part of their gap on the Bavarians. At the same time, Borussen are in 10th place in the Champions League league stage after being held to a 2-2 draw by Bodo/Glimt last week. On the other side of the median, Borussia Mönchengladbach are no doubt happy to be in 11th position in the standings heading into the winter break.

It must be said that this team had completely missed its debut in this championship by suffering a series of defeats during the first weeks of competition. But the Foals then took the bull by the horns by raising their level to achieve several successes and thus climb out of the red zone. That said, after having lined up 4 victories in 5 days including one against Mainz 0-1, Gladbach was dominated at home last week by Wolfsburg 1-3.

Still absent during the trip to Friborg last week, the defender Anton and young Anselmino are expected this Friday evening. It will undoubtedly be the same for the environment executive Sabitzer who missed his team's last two games. Scorer last week, Algerian defender Bensebaïni joined his team to play in the CAN. Finally, England midfielder Jobe Bellingham will be suspended after being sent off last weekend. At the forefront, the Guinean striker Guirassy (5 goals in Bundesliga; 3 goals, 2 assists in C1) is no longer as effective as in the last two seasons but he retains his starting place. The formidable Adeyemi (4 goals in the Bundesliga; 2 goals, 2 assists in C1) and attackers Brandt (3 goals, 2 assists) and Beier (2 goals, 3 assists) should also be present.

Convalescing after contracting mononucleosis, attacker Urbich will be missing. It will be the same for the French striker Ngoumou, the important midfielder Sander and the important defender Chiarodia. Winger Neuhaus and attackers Hack, Honorat and Kliendienst complete a busy infirmary. Good news, however, for the visitors who find defender Scally who was suspended last weekend. Up front, we should find the formidable striker Tabakovic who has 7 goals to his credit. The probable line-ups for Borussia Dortmund - Borussia Mönchengladbach: