RB Leipzig vs Mönchengladbach
Bundesliga
Saturday
17th February 2024
Red Bull Arena
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the Bundesliga fixture between RB Leipzig and Mönchengladbach.
RB Leipzig vs Mönchengladbach: Preview
RB Leipzig form analysis
Die Roten Bullen began their 2024 Bundesliga campaign with a disappointing 1-0 home loss to Eintracht Frankfurt on January 13th, conceding early to A. Knauff. Things worsened on January 20th as Leipzig lost 3-2 in a thriller at home to Bayer Leverkusen despite goals from X. Simons and L. Openda. The low point came on January 27th with a 5-2 thrashing away to Stuttgart, conceding 5 despite B. Šeško and L. Openda scoring.
Looking to recover, on February 4th Leipzig earned a solid 2-0 home win over Union Berlin thanks to goals from L. Openda and B. Šeško. Most recently on February 10th, Leipzig drew 2-2 away to Augsburg – B. Šeško and L. Openda scored but Leipzig conceded twice. Overall, Leipzig have struggled defensively but shown attacking promise. Tightening up at the back and maintaining their goal threat will be critical if they are to continue at the top.
Mönchengladbach form analysis
Borussia Mönchengladbach began their 2024 Bundesliga campaign with a 3-1 home win over Stuttgart on January 14th thanks to goals from R. Hack and J. Siebatcheu. However, on January 21st Gladbach suffered a disappointing 2-1 home loss to Augsburg, conceding after taking an early lead through J. Siebatcheu. On January 27th against Bayer Leverkusen, Gladbach bounced back with a hard-fought goalless home draw.
But on February 3rd away to Bayern Munich, Gladbach lost 3-1 after going ahead through N. Elvedi before conceding to A. Pavlović, H. Kane and M. de Ligt. Most recently on February 10th, Gladbach earned a valuable point from a 0-0 home draw with Darmstadt. Overall, Gladbach have been solid but inconsistent so far. Winning at home while picking up points on the road will be key if they hope to push for the top table.
RB Leipzig vs Mönchengladbach: Prediction
The last five league matches at this stadium have produced three goals on average. This figure is less than three in the visitors’ last four league matches while travelling. It might be unreasonable to expect four or more goals in this fixture.
The Red Bulls have lost two of their last three games at home. Furthermore, thay have just registered a win in six league matches. They are unlikely to dominate a side who have picked up points more often than not since new year.
