Tomás Yelmini
The best German soccer action is back! The Bundesliga schedule resumes, and the final match of Matchday 16 will be Borussia Monchengladbach vs Bayer Leverkusen.
This will be a match between two teams that are in middle position in the standings. The home team is in 8th place with 22 points, and it is also three points away from entering the European Cup qualification zone. Meanwhile, Leverkusen is in 12th place with 18 points.
At JefeBet we tell you how these two teams arrive at the matchday 16 of the German Bundesliga, as well as the predictions, odds, and probable lineups for this Borussia Monchengladbach vs Bayer Leverkusen match.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Odds for the Borussia Monchengladbach vs Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga Matchday 16 Game on January 20, 2023
- Where: Borussia Park – Monchengladbach, Germany
- When: Sunday, January 22, 2023, 11.30 AM E.T.
- Moneyline: Borussia Monchengladbach (+160) / Draw (+270) / Bayer Leverkusen (+135)
- Asian Handicap: Borussia Monchengladbach (+0.5, -185) / Bayer Leverkusen (-0.5, +125)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-180) / Under (+135)
- Both teams score: Yes (-195) / No (+150)
Odds provided by DraftKings.
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Borussia Monchengladbach Preview
Borussia Monchengladbach’s last official Bundesliga match was last November 11, when the team defeated Borussia Dortmund 4-2 at home. This was a great victory, given that they defeated a direct rival for qualification to the European competitions. Dortmund is in 6th place with 25 points.
Gladbach was in the news these days because their starter goalkeeper, Swiss Yann Sommer, would have everything settled to join Bayern Munich. Indeed, Bayer Munich has been trying to sign him even during the winter break, after the injury of their starter goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer. So, the team will have a big void to fill.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Jan Olschowsky; Rams Bensebaini, Nico Elvedi, Ko Itakura, Joseph Scally; Christopher Kramer, Julian Weigl; Jonas Hofmann, Kouadio Koné, Marcus Thuram; Alessane Pléa.
Bayer Leverkusen Preview
Bayer Leverkusen, the team led by Spaniard Xabi Alonso, did not have a good start to the season. However, the last three victories in a row, that the team attained before the World Cup break and the winter break, give the squad some hope of achieving its goal that now seems impossible: qualifying for the Champions League. “It won’t be easy, but it’s possible,” the coach said.
The good news for Leverkusen is that Florian Wirtz, who has recovered from a cruciate ligament tear, is back in action: “For me, as a coach, Florian’s return is a gift,” said Alonso.
Probable lineup (3-4-3): Lukas Hrádecky; Jonathan Tah, Edmond Tapsoba, Piero Hincapié; Nadiem Amiri, Exequiel Palacios, Robert Andrich, Michael Bakker; Florian Wirtz, Moussa Diaby, Adam Hlozek.
JefeBet Prediction
This Borrusia Monchengladbach vs Bayer Leverkusen match will be a close clash. While the visiting team is on its way up, the home team has to fight to move up the standings. At JefeBet we believe the Die Fohlen will win.
Prediction: Borussia Monchengladbach win 2-1.
