Monchengladbach vs Augsburg Prediction
🔊 The Bundesliga returns to Mönchengladbach as Borussia host Augsburg in the 16th round. With just a two-point gap between the teams, a win for the Fuggerstädter could see them leapfrog the Foals by the end of this round. However, can Manuel Baum's side secure a victory when they haven't won away in their last six matches, five of which ended in losses? Meanwhile, recent head-to-head stats don't favor the hosts either: Gladbach haven't beaten Augsburg since 2023.
Head-to-Head
📊 Augsburg boast an impressive record in recent matches against Gladbach, having secured three victories in their last three head-to-head encounters. The "Foals" last triumphed over this opponent in the 2022/23 season with a 2-0 win. In February 2025, Gladbach suffered a heavy home defeat, losing 3-0, as Alexis Claude-Maurice's hat-trick powered the visitors to a commanding victory.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Borussia M'gladbach Team Overview
⚫ From late October to the end of November, Borussia, under the guidance of Eugen Polanski, enjoyed a powerful run, securing four wins and a draw. However, December turned out to be disastrous. After a home exit in the DFB-Pokal Round of 16 against St. Pauli (1-2), the Foals managed an away victory against Mainz (1-0). But they then suffered a home defeat to Wolfsburg (1-3) and were beaten in Dortmund (0-2) in the final match before the winter break. Currently, the club sits in 12th place with 16 points, just four points above the relegation zone. A defeat at Borussia-Park on Sunday could see Gladbach swap places with 15th-placed Augsburg.
⚪ It's worth highlighting their scoring issues. In three December Bundesliga matches, Borussia netted only twice, both times aided by opponents: an own goal in Mainz and another in the game against Wolfsburg. On January 5, Polanski's side played a friendly against Hannover, who are fifth in the 2. Bundesliga, but suffered a heavy 0-3 loss, further underscoring Gladbach's attacking struggles.
Match Results: Borussia M'gladbach
Augsburg Team Overview
🔴 Before the winter break, Augsburg hosted Werder Bremen at home, and the match ended in a goalless draw (0-0). This result marked the third consecutive game at the WWK Arena where the Fuggerstädter remained unbeaten (two wins and one draw). This outcome allowed the team to maintain a two-point cushion above the relegation playoff zone, currently occupied by St. Pauli. However, Augsburg's away form has been significantly less impressive, with five losses and just one draw in their last six road games.
⚪ Manuel Baum's side are struggling both offensively and defensively. The Fuggerstädter have scored only three goals in their last five matches, failing to find the net in three of those games. After 15 rounds, Augsburg have conceded 28 goals-only Heidenheim (34) and Eintracht Frankfurt (30) have let in more. Another indication of their issues on the pitch was a defeat in a friendly during the winter training camp. On Monday, Augsburg fell to FC Ingolstadt from the Third Division with a score of 1-3.
Match Results: Augsburg
Latest news
Borussia M'gladbach
📝 At the start of the winter transfer window, Borussia secured the loan of central defender Kota Takai from Tottenham. The 21-year-old Japanese player has yet to make his Premier League debut for the English club but has already earned four caps for the Japan national team. Additionally, Gladbach are exploring the goalkeeper market, with former player Jonas Kersken, currently with Arminia Bielefeld in the 2. Bundesliga, among the candidates. Reports suggest preliminary talks have already taken place between the parties.
❌ On Sunday, Eugen Polanski will have to manage without Robin Hack and Nathan Ngumu. Moreover, Tim Kleindienst is not yet match-fit and is expected to remain sidelined until the end of January. Takai will also be unavailable to make his debut for the club this round.
Augsburg
📝 Manuel Baum will remain Augsburg's head coach until the end of the season. The 46-year-old reached an agreement with the club after a series of fruitful negotiations late last year. Previously leading the development and football innovation department, Baum took on the role of interim head coach on December 1. "I've really enjoyed working with the team, so I'm pleased to stay on as head coach for a while longer. However, it's also important for me to eventually return to my previous position. Until then, we'll do everything possible during the short winter break to ensure a successful season," the coach stated.
🆕 Augsburg have been active in the transfer market as well. Michael Gregoritsch, who scored 31 goals in 129 matches for the club between 2017 and 2022, has returned on loan from Danish side Brøndby. Midfielder Yannik Keitel has joined from Stuttgart, also on a season-long loan. Center-back Maximilian Bauer has been loaned out to Arminia Bielefeld. Additionally, after two and a half years with the club, Philipp Tietz has left Augsburg to join Mainz for €4 million.
❌ Dimitris Giannoulis and Jeffrey Gouweleeuw will miss the match due to suspension and a knee injury, respectively. The participation of Marius Wolf, Kristijan Jakić, and Anton Kade remains doubtful, with the first two sidelined due to illness. Meanwhile, Gregoritsch and Keitel are ready to play.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
Harm Osmers will officiate the match in Gladbach. Over his last 10 games, the German referee has averaged 4.9 yellow cards per match. The "Foals" are one of the most disciplined teams in the Bundesliga, averaging just 1.3 yellow cards per game. Meanwhile, the "Fuggers" lead the league in this category, picking up around three warnings per match. Given this, a bet on Augsburg's individual total of over 1.5 yellow cards seems optimal-this bet has been successful in 7 of Augsburg's last 8 away matches.
⚽ Goal Prediction
Considering both teams' struggles to convert chances in December, opting for under 3.5 total goals appears to be a reasonable choice. This outcome has been seen in five consecutive Augsburg matches and in 5 of Gladbach's last 6 encounters.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Both teams are comparable in average corners, though the hosts hold a slight edge-4.9 compared to the visitors' 4.4. Based on these figures and recent match statistics, we recommend an individual total of Borussia under 6.5 corners, which has been successful in 13 of Mönchengladbach's last 14 games.
Editor's Prediction
Considering Augsburg's poor away form, Borussia appear to be the favorites in this clash, despite their own struggles on the pitch. The home advantage and fan support play a significant role here. However, the "Foals" have failed to beat the "Fuggers" in their last four encounters, with the most recent three ending in defeats.
We don't focus on the results of the friendly matches held during the winter break, as both teams played with less than optimal lineups. Given the defensive issues facing the visitors, we predict a victory for Borussia Mönchengladbach, albeit a challenging one - a narrow 1-0 win.
Betting Tips: Borussia M'gladbach - Augsburg
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