Although he finished last season in 4th place in the Bundesliga, Borussia Monchengladbach show that can operate at full potential when activated both internally and externally. At this time, Andre Schubert’s students occupy only the 13th position in the hierarchy of the first echelon german, with an average of 1.1 points obtained / game and a goal shameful: 11-17. In Champions League and although they got in a Group C with Barcelona and City almost impossible, the Germans are doing honorable, collecting four points, but all outsiders against Glasgow Celtic. Hermann Schulz injured and no band in western Germany will do everything possible to compensate for the lack of results in the league with a hit in Europe.
After a drought of six games in a row in all competitions without a win, Manchester City is back on track and is at the moment just a length away from the Premier League leader Chelsea. Moreover, “citizens” coming after a successful sensation “Etihad” against Barcelona (3-1) and Yaya Toure reconciliation between renegade and manager Pep Guardiola culminated in a “double” in the Ivorian league match weekend, ahead of Crystal Palace (2-1). The only uncertainties of “blue” for the duel Wednesday night Fabian Delph are still injured, and Belgian Vincent Kompany, but the latter would have theoretical chances to evolve if the recovery goes to plan.
direct meetings
Three direct confrontations occurred between the two teams. They met in League groups last year, where City won roundtrip unemotional. Also, the latest dispute between the two teams took place more than two months ago has ended with victory installment of “citizens”, 4-0.
Probable teams:
M’gladbach (3-4-1-2): Sommer- Vestergaard, Christensen, Elvedi- Wendt, Strobl, Dahoud, Traore- Stindl- Raffael, Hazard
Man. City (4-1-4-1): Bravo- Kolarov, Otamendi, Kompany, Sagna- Fernandinho- Nolito, Toure, De Bruyne, Sterling- Aguero
