Monchengladbach vs Leipzig Prediction 29 November 2025

🔊 Will Borussia Mönchengladbach extend their winning streak in their home clash against RB Leipzig? With Eugen Polanski at the helm, the "Foals" have found their stride, securing victories in their last three matches. Meanwhile, Ole Werner's "Red Bulls" are doing their best to keep pace with Bayern. Last season at Borussia-Park, the hosts narrowly edged out the visitors. What will unfold this time?

Head-to-Head

📊 In the 2024/25 season, Leipzig were unable to defeat Gladbach at the Red Bull Arena in the first round, resulting in a 0-0 draw. In the second round, Borussia secured a home victory over the Red Bulls with a goal from Alassane Pléa, who no longer plays for the Foals, winning 1-0. Overall, across their last 16 head-to-head encounters, Leipzig hold more than double the victories with 9 wins compared to Gladbach's 4. Three matches ended in a draw.

Borussia M'gladbach Team Overview

⚫ Gladbach are experiencing a renaissance. After a dismal start to the season, the team have won four consecutive matches, and Eugen Polanski has extended his contract with the club until 2028. The "Foals" defeated Karlsruhe in the German Cup Round of 16 (3-1), followed by three Bundesliga victories with an aggregate score of 10-1. These wins came against St. Pauli (4-0), Cologne (3-1), and Heidenheim (3-0). Currently, Polanski's side sit in 12th place with 12 points. Thanks to these victories, they have improved their goal difference, although it remains negative at 16:19. A win on Friday could propel Gladbach into the top 10, while a loss might see them remain in their current position or drop one place lower.

🟢 Haris Tabakovic has stepped up to lead the scoring in the absence of captain Tim Kleindienst and Robin Hack. He ranks third among the Bundesliga's top scorers with seven goals, already doubling his tally from the entire previous season with Hoffenheim (3 goals in 22 games). However, both Kleindienst and Hack returned to action against Heidenheim, coming on late in the match, which undoubtedly boosts the team's confidence and positivity ahead of their clash with Leipzig.

Leipzig Team Overview

🔴 Last weekend, Leipzig needed to bounce back from their 3-1 defeat to Hoffenheim before the international break. At the Red Bull Arena, they have yet to drop points this season, and in the 11th round, they faced off against Werder Bremen, who were on a five-match unbeaten streak. The Saxon club left no room for doubt, confidently defeating Bremen 2-0. Assan Ouédraogo, who deservedly earned the Man of the Match honor, and Xaver Schlager both found the net. This match was particularly special for goalkeeper Péter Gulácsi, marking his 350th appearance for Leipzig. However, the victory was marred by an injury to Ouédraogo, with the coaching staff confirming that the midfielder will miss several matches.

⚪ Ole Werner's side continues to chase Bayern Munich, trailing by six points, and are two points ahead of Bayer Leverkusen. Yet, a defeat in Mönchengladbach could see the Saxon club slip out of the top three contenders. Breaking down Leipzig's defense is no easy task; the Red Bulls have kept five clean sheets, the third-best record in the league. Only Bayern and Borussia Dortmund have managed more with six each. Ole Werner's team has conceded just seven goals in their last ten league matches.

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Borussia M'gladbach

🎙 Eugen Polanski at the pre-match press conference on the opponent and team atmosphere: "Leipzig are coming to us, sitting second in the table. Barring their first game, their season has been outstanding. So, we're up against a team that's tough to beat. However, I see how we perform as a team. Against Leipzig, we certainly need to step up, but regardless of Leipzig being our next opponent, I fundamentally want us to improve. We don't want to rest on our laurels; we want to take all the positives from recent matches and continue to get better. We know what we're capable of and want to measure ourselves against the strongest opponents. I'm very pleased with how we've been looking lately. We concede little, create plenty of scoring chances, and convert our goals. The team spirit and camaraderie are good, which means the atmosphere in the squad is also good. Now, I must ensure we don't become complacent and understand why we're successful right now. Because we've achieved everything through hard work and must continue working hard. Then we can achieve even more."

❌ As for personnel issues: backup goalkeeper Jonas Omlin (muscle injury), defender Fabio Chiarodia (hip), midfielders Nathan Ngoumou (Achilles) and Philipp Zander (muscle injury), as well as forward Jan Urbig (illness) will miss the upcoming game.

Leipzig

🎙 Ole Werner ahead of the match against Gladbach: "They've bounced back after a tough start to the season, winning their last three league games and advancing to the next round of the DFB-Pokal. They have a very clear game plan and style. They're extremely dangerous when they lose possession and pose a threat from set-pieces. Their possession structure is solid, and they look to find space before ramping up the tempo. They're very strong on counterattacks, with a clear and smart approach to executing them successfully. The key is to avoid making too many mistakes in possession to prevent Gladbach from getting chances to attack us. We also need to create a real threat in the final third, as they've defended very well in recent weeks. Set-pieces—at both ends of the pitch—will play a crucial role."

❌ Romulo will miss the trip to Mönchengladbach due to irritation in his right knee tendon. Assan Ouédraogo will be sidelined with a tendon injury in the back of his left knee. Benjamin Henrichs (rehabilitating from an Achilles tendon rupture), Viggo Gebel (torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee), El Chadaille Bitshiabu (muscle injury), and Kevin Kampl (personal reasons) remain unavailable for the match.

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

Timo Gerach has been appointed as the main referee for the match in Mönchengladbach. In his last 10 matches, the German referee has averaged 4.8 yellow cards per game. Both Gladbach and Leipzig are among the more disciplined teams, with their players receiving an average of 1.5 cautions per match. Therefore, we opt for a total under 4.5 yellow cards, a scenario that played out in both head-to-head encounters between these teams last season.

⚽ Goal Prediction

It's worth noting that the outcome "both teams to score (no)" has been a common result in their last six meetings. However, we'll go with the bet both teams to score (yes) this time. Borussia are playing at home, riding a wave of confidence, having scored three goals in each of their last four matches. Leipzig also showcase impressive attacking form, having scored in 11 consecutive matches.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Leipzig lead the Bundesliga in average corners per match with 6.4. Gladbach sit mid-table with an average of 4.8 corners. In head-to-head matchups, Leipzig have also had the upper hand, averaging 5.81 corners to Gladbach's 3.94. Therefore, we choose Borussia Mönchengladbach's individual total under 5.5 corners, which has been the case in 7 of their last 8 Bundesliga games.

Both teams head into the game in high spirits, with Leipzig being slight favorites despite their recent defeat in Sinsheim. Meanwhile, the "Foals" are riding a winning streak. It's worth noting that the last six encounters between these clubs have seen the "both teams to score (no)" bet come through. However, we predict that the upcoming match will have a total of fewer than 3.5 goals, which is also backed by the stats from their previous meetings. We expect both teams to find the net at least once, and the match could end in a 1-1 draw.