The Bundesliga returns after the international break with a fascinating clash as Borussia Mönchengladbach hosts Werder Bremen at Borussia-Park. Both teams are looking to secure their first league win of the season and will be eager to make a statement.
Match Details:
CompetitionDateKick-off (GMT)VenueBundesligaSeptember 14, 20253:30 PMBorussia-Park, Mönchengladbach, Germany
Team Form and Analysis:
Borussia Mönchengladbach enters this match in a difficult run of form, with just one point from their first two league games. The hosts were held to a goalless draw at home by newly-promoted Hamburg SV and then suffered a 1-0 defeat to Stuttgart. While they have struggled to find the back of the net, they have shown that they can create chances. They will be looking to capitalize on their strong home form and get their season back on track.
Werder Bremen, meanwhile, has also had a difficult start to the season. The visitors are coming off a thrilling 3-3 comeback draw against Bayer Leverkusen but still have only one point from their first two matches. They will be without key defender Niklas Stark, who is suspended after receiving a red card in their last match. However, they will be boosted by the return of Jens Stage and Marco Friedl from injury and will be looking for a much-improved performance to get a result in this tough away fixture.
Head-to-Head:
The historical head-to-head record between these two clubs is in favor of Borussia Mönchengladbach, who have won 20 of their 48 competitive meetings to Werder Bremen’s 14. In recent encounters, the record has been more balanced, with Borussia Mönchengladbach winning two of the last six meetings and drawing three. Their last encounter at Borussia-Park in the last Bundesliga season ended in a 4-1 victory for the home side.
Player to Watch:
Borussia Mönchengladbach: All eyes will be on their key attacking players, particularly Franck Honorat, who has been a consistent goal threat. New signing Giovanni Reyna could also make an impact on his debut after his move from Borussia Dortmund.
Werder Bremen: The focus for Werder Bremen will be on their new manager Horst Steffen’s system, which has shown clear patterns of play. They will be looking to young striker Karim Coulibaly, who scored a dramatic equalizer in their last match, to provide an attacking spark.
Prediction:
Given Borussia Mönchengladbach’s home advantage and their dominant historical record against Werder Bremen, they are the slight favorites to win this match. However, Werder Bremen’s fighting spirit and the potential return of key players from injury suggest that this will be a tight and highly competitive affair. A narrow home victory for Borussia Mönchengladbach or a hard-fought draw seems like a very plausible outcome.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Werder Bremen match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
UK: Sky Sports, Sky Go
USA: ESPN+
Canada: DAZN
India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV
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