Power test: Gladbach against Bavaria - who secures the victory?

On Saturday, January 11, 2025, Borussia Mönchengladbach will meet FC Bayern Munich. The game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. in Mönchengladbach. While the game is not transferred on free TV, fans have the opportunity to follow the encounter on the Pay TV on Sky. The countdown start on Sky Sport starts at 6:00 p.m. In addition, a live stream via Sky Go and WoW TV is available, a subscription is necessary to follow the games.

FC Bayern Munich will endeavor to consolidate his lead by winning. After a convincing test game you won 6-0 against RB Salzburg, head coach Vincent Kompany said that his team's fitness was positive. At the same time, Borussia Mönchengladbach points out its successful history against Bavaria. Gerardo Seoane, the trainer of Gladbach, emphasizes the need for serenity and strategic pressing to stand up to Bavaria.

Current form and team notes

In the last seven games, Borussia Mönchengladbach has scored four victories, two draws and one defeat and scored a total of 14 goals. Nevertheless, the defensive has recently been fighting, only two to zero victories in the last eleven games and in the last four games there were a total of six goals. However, the team has a strong home series, has been unbeaten in Borussia Park for six games and was able to win five of these encounters.

For the game on Saturday, Nathan N’Goumou (long -term injured) and Franck Honorat (doubtful) are missing. The offensive series could be led by Tim Kleindienst, supported by Kevin Stöger, Alassane Pléa and Robin Hack. Ko ItaKura and Nico Elvedi are expected to play in defense, while the midfield is strengthened by Rocco Reitz and Julian Weigl.

Bayern, on the other hand, go into the game with a strong record. After the dominant 5-1 victory against RB Leipzig before the winter break, they are leaders and remain unbeaten in the league, with only 13 goals and another impressive goal difference of +34. Despite a current phase of weakness with a victory and a draw in the last four Bundesliga games, they were only able to lose once in the last 15 league metches.

Important players such as Dayot Upamecano (locked) and Hiroki Ito, Sacha Boey, Josip Stanišić and Tarek Buchmann (injured) are canceled for Bavaria. Manuel Neuer is expected to guard the goal, while the defense from Konrad Laimer, Eric dier, Kim Min-Jae and Alphonso Davies could exist. Thomas Müller should take a key role in attack, while Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka are expected in midfield. Jamal Musiala and João Palhinha, on the other hand, will probably not play.