Union Berlin vs Borussia Monchengladbach Prediction: Can Union Berlin reclaim the top spot?

Union Berlin have finally been overthrown as the current league leaders with Bayern's win over Mainz. The pressure is now on Union Berlin to get the win and return to the top of the Bundesliga. Monchengladbach started the season in amazing form. However, a dip in form has seen them move to the middle of the table. Can Union Berlin play under pressure to regain the top spot? Will Monchengladbach be pushed over? One thing is expected in this game and that is an amazing foot with goals.

Union Berlin

The surprise loss to the bottom-placed team, Hertha Berlin, reduced the gap at the top and Bayern have taken full advantage of this. The onus is now on Union Berlin to respond with a win. This is a pressure the Union Berlin players are not used to. How they will cope will be very interesting to see. Due to this unfamiliar position, it is quite tricky to predict a win for Union Berlin although that is very likely. 

Borussia Monchengladbach

Monchengladbach was in good form and winning matches until recently. This can be attributed to the injury of many key players including the reliable club captain. However, with a skilful attack led by Thuram, the team has been scoring goals. 

Head-to-head encounters

Only eight matches have been played between these two teams as Union Berlin gained promotion not long ago. Of the eight matches played, Union Berlin won three, Monchengladbach won two and 3 results produced a draw. Monchengladbach have not won any of the last four matches with Union Berlin. From the statistics, Union Berlin have not won at the An der Alten Försterei stadium.

Injuries and suspensions

• Union Berlin: Sven Michel, Kevin Mohwad;
• Borussia Monchengladbach: Kouadio Kone, Yann Sommer, Ko Itakura, Mamadou Doucoure, Florian Neuhaus, Hannes Wolf, Jonas Hofmann, Christoph Kramer.

Key stats

• Monchengladbach have not yet won any away game this season;
• Union Berlin have lost two matches in the Bundesliga so far.

Expert Betting Tips

The away team has not won any game away from home but have been scoring on the road. A win may be difficult for Monchengladbach but both teams to score look a good bet. Below are the predictions. 

• W1 for 2.05 at betway;
• BTTS for 1.7 at 1xbet;
• Over 8 corners for 1.57 at bet365.