Bundesliga | Gameweek 5

Sep 28, 2024 at 2.30pm UK

BORUSSIA-PARK Nebenplatz 1

Borussia M'bach vs Union Berlin

Match preview

In the first half of their 2-0 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt, the home side struggled to create any real chances in front of goal, failing to create any real chances while creating two of their own.

Although Borussia Monchengladbach came out better in the second half, they still failed to create a single clear-cut chance and produced fewer xG from open play than Eintracht Frankfurt in the period.

In fairness to Gerardo Seoane, his side have faced tough opposition in their opening four league games, including last season's Bundesliga winners and runners-up.

Seoane could point to the fact that his side have created the sixth most xG of any team in the top flight, the fourth most shots on target per game and the fifth most touches in the opposition box.

However, Borussia Monchengladbach have won just once, lost six and drawn three of their last 10 Bundesliga matches.

In fact, the hosts have lost 12, drawn nine and won just four of their last 25 league matches, while they have lost four and drawn three of their last seven top-flight games.

Their opponents, Union Berlin, have made a good start to the season, beating Hoffenheim 2-1 in their last outing on 21 September.

The visitors were particularly dominant in the first half, enjoying 60% of the possession, creating over one xG and limiting Hoffenheim to just two long-range efforts.

The Eisernen have won three of their five games so far this season, scoring just five goals but keeping three clean sheets.

Despite their positive results this season, Union Berlin have conceded the second most xG of any team in the division and it will be interesting to see if they can continue to keep their opponents at bay.

Bo Svensson's side have failed to win any of their last seven Bundesliga away matches, losing 11, drawing six and winning just one of their last 18 top-flight games.

Recent Performance

Borussia Monchengladbach Bundesliga form:LWLL

Borussia Monchengladbach form (all competitions):WLWLL

Union Berlin Bundesliga form:DWDW

Union Berlin form (all competitions):WDWDW

Injuries and suspensions

Borussia Monchengladbach

41 J. Olschowsky

38 Y. Borges Sanches

9 F. Honorat

1 J. Omlin

Union Berlin

18 J. Juranovic

10 K. Volland

9 I. Prtajin

39 Y. Stein

Possible starting lineups

Borussia Monchengladbach(4-2-3-1)

33Nicolas(GK)

29Scally(DR)

3Itakura(DC)

30Elvedi(DC)

20Netz(DL)

8Weigl(DMC)

27Reitz(DMC)

19Ngoumou(AMR)

7Stöger(AMC)

25Hack(AML)

11Kleindienst(FW)

Union Berlin(3-4-2-1)

1Rønnow(GK)

2Vogt(DC)

5Doekhi(DC)

4Leite(DC)

19Haberer(DMR)

15Rothe(DML)

8Khedira(MC)

13Schäfer(MC)

16Hollerbach(AMC)

11Jeong(AMC)

17Siebatcheu(FW)