Probable Lineups

4-4-2
Borussia M.Gladbach
4-2-3-1
Borussia Dortmund
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(44) 27 Goals 45 (81)
(29) 21 Assists 44 (60)
(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 7.2 (7)
25.9 Average Age 25.5
185.1 Average Height (cm) 183.8
(0.8) 0.9 Shots pg 1.2 (1.1)
(52%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 55% (51%)
(0.8) 0.8 Dribbles pg 0.8 (1.1)
(1.5) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.7 (2.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Branimir Hrgota Out 6.44
Patrick Herrmann Out 6.86
Player Reason Status Rating
Julian Schieber Out 6.45
Robert Lewandowski Out 7.65
Patrick Owomoyela Out N/A

Team News

Borussia M.Gladbach
  • Roel Brouwers will most likely remain on the bench, with Martin Stranzl and Tony Jantschke having performed well in the last game.
  • Patrick Hermann is suspended for one game, meaning manager Favre could switch to a 4-4-2 again.
  • Lukas Rupp and Mike Hanke compete for a spot in the starting line-up.
Borussia Dortmund
  • Sven Bender and Sebastian Kehl could start in central midfield, allowing Ilkay Gündogan to play in a more advanced role.
  • In Robert Lewandowski and Julian Schieber, both of Dortmund's strikers are suspended, meaning either Mario Götze or Marco Reus could start up front.
  • The front four are likely to switch positions more often during this game, with no natural striker on the pitch.

Prediction

  • Gladbach have only won one point from their last three games and the team needs to improve their organisation again. It remains to be seen how tired some players will be after another difficult Europa League trip.
  • Dortmund have been in strong form in the last few weeks and the team has recovered well from their surprising home defeat against Hamburg two weeks ago. It will be interesting to see how the team will do without a natural striker on the pitch.
  • Expect Dortmund to dominate the game from the start.
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
2 B. Dortmund 19 9 6 66 wwwddl
8 B. M.Gladbach 12 11 11 47 lwllwl

Top Players

Borussia M.Gladbach
Borussia Dortmund
J. Arango 7.36
M. Stranzl 7.26
T. Jantschke 6.98
M. Götze 7.79
R. Lewandowski 7.65
M. Reus 7.57
L. d. Jong 6
P. Herrmann 6
M. Stranzl 5
R. Lewandowski 24
M. Reus 14
J. Blaszczykowski 11
J. Arango 7
P. Herrmann 5
H. Nordtveit 4
J. Blaszczykowski 10
M. Reus 9
M. Götze 9

Match Forecast

Borussia M.Gladbach will make a comeback if they go behind  
Borussia Dortmund will score a long shot  
Borussia Dortmund will control the game in the opposition's half  
Borussia Dortmund will score as a result of a through ball  
There will be a low number of cards shown  
Borussia Dortmund will create many scoring chances  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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