Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Union Berlin Match Preview

What we know

Borussia Mönchengladbach will be looking to turn around their form after a mixed recent performance, with their last five matches yielding just one win. In contrast, Union Berlin has displayed resilience, particularly in tight encounters.

Current League Positions

• M'gladbach: 12th with 22 points (GD -9)
• Union Berlin: 9th with 25 points (GD -8)

Availability

Both teams are without significant injuries or suspensions. The lineups include:

• Borussia Mönchengladbach

  • Goalkeepers: Tobias Sippel, Moritz Nicolas, Jan Jakob Olschowsky
  • Players: Tiago Pereira Cardoso, Kevin Diks, Kota Takai, Fabio Chiarodia, Lukas Ullrich, Hugo Bolin, Niklas Swider, Fritz Fleck, Wael Mohya, Jens Castrop, Rocco Reitz, Shuto Machino, Haris Tabaković, Jan Urbich, Alejo Sarco

• 1. FC Union Berlin

  • Goalkeepers: Frederik Rønnow, Carl Klaus, Matheo Raab
  • Players: Derrick Köhn, Leopold Querfeld, Andrik Markgraf, Stanley N'Soki, Danilho Doekhi, Tom Rothe, Tim Skarke, David Preu, Aljoscha Kemlein, Jeong Wooyeong, András Schafer, Livan Burcu, Ilyas Ansah, Dmytro Bohdanov, Andrej Ilic

Tactical note

Both teams may deploy contrasting tactics; M'gladbach might focus on an attacking style, attempting to capitalize on home advantage, while Union Berlin’s recent performances suggest a strong defensive setup, aiming to counterattack.

What to watch

• Head-to-Head Record: M’gladbach has struggled historically against Union Berlin, with a record of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses in their last encounters.
• Recent Form: Observing how both teams adapt their approaches and strategies based on previous game outcomes will be crucial for this fixture.