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Bundesliga: Borussia Monchengladbach vs Bayer Leverkusen
Kickoff Time: 2024-08-24 02:30(HKT)
Source: REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen
As a traditional powerhouse in the Bundesliga, Borussia Monchengladbach’s performance in recent years has been declining. Additionally, the club’s debt has been rising, and its revenue has decreased, forcing the team to make some compromises. Last season, Monchengladbach finished only 14th in the Bundesliga standings. From a statistical perspective, Monchengladbach scored 56 goals and conceded 67 goals last season. The team still has a very strong attacking force, but its defensive training needs improvement. This summer, Monchengladbach brought in several players, but the overall strength of the team did not see significant improvement. In the DFB Cup last weekend, Monchengladbach won 3-1 away against Erzgebirge Aue, marking a successful start to the new season.
Last season, Bayer Leverkusen won the Bundesliga championship with an unbeaten record, creating a myth of invincibility while also setting multiple records. In the new season, Leverkusen’s form remains strong. In the recently concluded DFL Super Cup, Leverkusen, despite being one player down, fought hard to take Stuttgart to a penalty shootout and ultimately defeated them to claim the championship, marking a successful start to the new season as well. This summer, Leverkusen successfully retained its main squad from last season, which is a core competitive advantage for the team. In terms of new signings, Rennes forward Martin Terrier is quite capable, Girona midfielder Aleix Garcia is also a solid addition, and 19-year-old Rennes center-back Jeanuel Belocian shows great potential and adds depth to the squad. Overall, Leverkusen’s strength is steadily on the rise.
In terms of overall strength and the level of team recruitment, Bayer Leverkusen clearly outmatches Borussia Monchengladbach. This young team remains a strong contender for the Bundesliga title this season. Furthermore, in their past encounters, Leverkusen has had a significant advantage over Monchengladbach. Therefore, it would be reasonable to expect the defending champions Leverkusen to achieve a victory in this match.
Borussia Monchengladbach’s Last 5 Games: WWWWW
24-08-17 Erzgebirge Aue 1-3 Borussia Monchengladbach
24-08-10 Borussia Monchengladbach 1-0 Strasbourg
24-08-10 Borussia Monchengladbach 2-0 Strasbourg
24-08-02 Borussia Monchengladbach 3-1 Ipswich Town U21
24-07-30 Borussia Monchengladbach 1-0 Holstein Kiel
Bayer Leverkusen’s Last 5 Games: DDLDD
24-08-18 Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 VfB Stuttgart (PEN 4-3)
24-08–10 Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Real Betis (PEN 3–1)
24-08-08 Arsenal 4-1 Bayer Leverkusen
24-08-03 Lens 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen
24-08-03 Lens 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen
Head To Head Record:
24-01-28 Bayern Leverkusen 0-0 Borussia Monchengladbach
23-08-27 Borussia Monchengladbach 0-3 Bayern Leverkusen
23-05-22 Bayern Leverkusen 2-2 Borussia Monchengladbach
23-01-23 Borussia Monchengladbach 2-3 Bayern Leverkusen
22-01-16 Borussia Monchengladbach 1-2 Bayern Leverkusen
Prediction: Bayern Leverkusen to win