Mainz vs Mönchengladbach
Bundesliga
Saturday
2nd March 2024
Coface Arena
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the Bundesliga fixture between Mainz and Mönchengladbach.
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Mainz form analysis
Die Nullfünfer has struggled defensively at times recently, conceding 7 goals across their last five games which has spoiled some solid attacking play. On February 24th, Mainz fell 2-1 away to Bayer Leverkusen as Kohr’s early leveler was erased by a second half winner from Andrich. Earlier on February 17th, Mainz edged Augsburg 1-0 thanks to van den Berg’s winner, a rare clean sheet across this run. Prior to that on February 11th, Mainz was beaten 3-1 away by Stuttgart despite a consolation strike from Ajorque after conceding thrice to Mittestadt, Leweling and Undav.
Mainz’s best performance came in a 1-1 home draw with Union Berlin on February 7th after Burkardt leveled Gosens’ strike. Mainz’s worst showing saw them fall 1-0 at home to Werder Bremen on February 3rd from an early Ducksch goal. So Mainz has shown flashes of promising attack but prolonging intensity and organization defensively is badly needed to complement it.
Mönchengladbach form analysis
Borussia Mönchengladbach has displayed strong attacking prowess at times recently but prone defending has spoiled good offensive performances. On February 24th, Mönchengladbach earned an impressive 5-2 home win over Bochum led by goals from Ngoumou, Weigl, Reitz, Siebatcheu and Honorat. Earlier on February 17th though, their defense was badly exposed again in a 2-0 away loss at RB Leipzig, spoiling their momentum.
Prior to that, Mönchengladbach drew 0-0 with Darmstadt on February 10th and Bayern Munich on February 3rd after Elvedi’s shock opener was reclaimed. Mönchengladbach’s best performance came in a solid 0-0 away draw against Bayer Leverkusen on January 27th. So Mönchengladbach clearly possesses attacking weapons able to overwhelm lesser teams but struggles badly containing talented opposition. Greater organization and discipline defensively could help transform their inconsistent form if paired with their dangerous attack.
