Monchengladbach look toward to Europe
Borussia Monchengladbach have been enjoying life amongst the elite Bundesliga clubs in recent years. Can they continue to keep pace with the big boys? Have a read of our preview here:
So close, yet so far
Before their game with Union Berlin last weekend, Borussia Monchengladbach were just three points behind third-place Bayer Leverkusen.
Their chances of actually challenging for the top two have long since sailed, but there is still enough to play for to make coming back to finish the current campaign worth it.
They are currently a step behind the likes of RB Leipzig, Dortmund and Bayern Munich, but not as far behind as they once were. The players have failed to put together a run to propel them into the top two, however, they are incredibly hard to beat.
They have lost just twice in the last 10 games at the time of writing and will be expected to beat Union Berlin on Sunday.
Alassane Plea has been brilliant for The Foals this season. The former Nice man has created a team-high 44 chances for his side while also contributing nine goals.
Fellow Frenchman Marcus Thuram has bang home 12 goals and always looks a threat while Austrian Stefan Lainer has put in 40 accurate crosses, 28 more than any other player on the team.
Marco Rose has a well-drilled team and they will be expecting three points on Friday night.
Freiburg probably wishing season was over
Defeat last Friday at the hands of Bayer Leverkusen has left SC Freiburg with only two wins in their last 11 in the Bundesliga.
They are one of many sides not really in danger of making much of an impression at either end of the table but will nevertheless be concerned with the poor form.
Facing a team in the current top five is unlikely to change their fortunes and Christian Streich will be raking his brains to find improvements.
Vice-captain Christian Gunter is a key creative influence in the team making 31 opportunities for his teammates, twice as many as any of his teammates.
Goals have been hard to come by with Freiburg’s 38 worse than every side in the top half bar Schalke. No wins in the last four and just one win in the last eight suggests this could be another long evening for the home side.
SC Freiburg vs Borussia Monchengladbach betting tip
Freiburg’s recent form has been woeful. One win in the last eight demonstrates their struggles so we are backing Borussia Monchengladbach to win this one at odds of 1.8 with bet365.
Post bet chat James's Tips:
This defeat could put Monchengladbach's Champions League place at real risk - disappointing result.