Real Madrid vs. Borussia Monchengladbach Match preview
It is a crucial game for Real Madrid to either make or break as they host Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League on Wednesday night in their final clash in Group B.
Los Blancos currently in on third spot in the group after five matches just one point behind the group leaders; it will be a must-win clash for both sides
Die Fohlen are coming into this game with a 2-2 draw against SC Freiburg in Germany Bundesliga, while Los Blancos won 1-0 away to Sevilla in Spanish LaLiga.
Match Facts
- Real Madrid has won four times, drawn once, and lost thrice in eight matches in all competitions this season.
- Los Blancos has registered two clean-sheets in the last eight matches in all competitions.
- Borussia Monchengladbach has registered three clean sheets in the last eight matches in all competitions this season.
- Die Fohlen has featured in 10 Bundesliga matches this season winning four times, drawn four times, and lost twice.
- Real Madrid has won two out of three home matches in all competitions this season.
- Borussia Monchengladbach has won two out of four away matches in all competitions this season.
Real Madrid vs. Borussia Monchengladbach Head to Head
These teams have met once, just the previous Champions League where the match ended 2-2 draw at Borussia-Park.
Real Madrid Team News
Los Blancos receive a huge boost as they welcome back their captain Sergio Ramos from injury, the captain is likely to slot right in the centre-back to replace Nacho Fernandez.
Meanwhile, Eden Hazard is still in the treatment room with Dani Carvajal, Lucas Vazquez standing in for the latter recently, though now Vazquez may find his spot under great threat over the returning of Alvaro Odriozola.
Martin Odegaard is also likely to make his return to the Reals midfield, with Marco Asensio also pushing for a start in Zidane’s forward three.
Borussia Monchengladbach Team News
The visitors will miss the services of centre-backs Nico Elvedi and Tony Jantschke again, this will prompt the call of Christoph Kramer to defence once more.
Ramy Bensebaini tested positive for coronavirus and he is yet to make his return, but Thuram is sure to come back into the team after being named on the bench for the draw with Freiburg.
Real Madrid vs. Borussia Monchengladbach Prediction
This should be a thoroughly entertaining game – one which is sure to be one of the biggest of Reals’ Madrid boss managerial career.
Monchengladbach wants just a draw therefore they can’t err on this, with the attacking talent in the Die Fohlen ranks. They may be better off going for goals despite several defensive concerns
Our topbets pundit is predicting a home win and Betway is backing the results with 1.74 odds while 1XBet is giving 1.775 Odds.
Goals – Over 2.5
The previous encounter the two teams have produced more than two goals; therefore chances of registering more than two goals are likely to be on the scoreboard.
We expect more goals to be produced in this match therefore over 2.5 markets ascertained by our pundits
Betway are backing the goals with 1.54 while 1XBet is placing odds at 1.57.
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