Leverkusen vs Monchengladbach (Pick, Prediction, Preview)

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Bayer Leverkusen – Borussia M’gladbach – A lot was expected of these two rivals, and all have seen them in the fight for high rankings, namely the position that water in the Champions League, in which they played this season, however, in the championship are both second failed and did not justify the expectations, with the Bayer least in the Champions league chested the next round, while Borussia had to be content with third place in the group and continuing competition in the European league. And in the Bundesliga, Bayer stands noticeably better, because they have seven points but more slowly closer to European positions, and Borussia is on the other side closer to the relegation zone. Bayer was able to celebrate in the first round after the break, while Borussia only drew. In the first season of the Borussia at home celebrated with 2: 1, but this team is without a win in Leverkusen since 2012.

Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer had a bad first half of the season and are determined to repair all below, so in that style and went after the winter break. They welcomed uncomfortable Hertha and celebrated with 3: 1, which brings them back to fight for a European position, or if you just want the Champions League, then they will need a long period of positive series, similar to that from the end of last season, when they were also at one time was only in the middle of the table, and then in a fantastic finale reached the third place in the standings. They play this season, the Champions League and so far successful, because they won the next round but they hope that can continue.

Do these matches knockout stages all the attention will be paid to the championship and in the latter bound national exam will be uncomfortable opponent again, although Borussia no visiting triumph. He returned to the lineup after a long absence due to injury midfielder Bellarabi and immediately played, while in midfield and was Baumgartlinger. In the early stage match against Hertha Berlin due to injury had to get stopper Dragovic and now will probably Tah again be a starter, while the Aranguiz and should return in midfield.

Probable lineups Bayer Leverkusen: Leno – Henrichs, Toprak, Tah, Wendell – Aranguiz, Kampl – Bellarabi, Calhanoglu, Brandt – Chicharito

Borussia M’gladbach

Complete the first part of the season was pretty bad for Borussia and even in the Champions League, although they eventually reached the consolation prizes and placements in the European league. Present are still in the Cup, where they will play the next round, but their priority is a weak point and there can not forfeit. They had a series of eight games without a win, but then finally mastered Mainz at home with 1: 0, with a lot of problems. Then again, two consecutive defeats before the break, from which they expected to help them a little consolidate ranks and play better below.

However, it seems that nothing came of it, because last weekend hosted at posljednjeplasiranog Darmstadt and it was a really great opportunity to finally wins at home, but in spite of domination have failed and the match ended 0: 0th He was their only the second visiting point this season, and the others were only three goals scored. In the break between the two parts of the championship to change the coach and instead Schubert is here now Dieter Hecking, that that’s failed to make any significant progress. He returned the game system with four at the back, but he could not count on all the players. Newcomers fullback Seville, Kolodziejczak was on the bench, while for this game does not announce changes.

Probable lineups Borussia M’gladbach: Sommer – Jantschke, A.Christensen, Vestergaard, Wendt – Kramer, Dahoud – Hofmann, Hazard – Stindl – Raffael

Bayer

Leverkusen – Borussia M’gladbach TIP

Both teams want to correct the impression in the second half of the season, but only the Bayer started off well, while Borussia still in crisis. Especially bad team from M’gladbach play away and therefore do not believe that much in Leverkusen can fritter. Bayer took shape and we expect their new triumph.


Prediction: Over 2,5 goals

Odds: 1.95