Dortmund vs Monchengladbach Prediction 19 December 2025
🔊 The final round of the year-the 15th matchday-kicks off with an exciting Friday fixture at Signal Iduna Park: Borussia Dortmund host Borussia Mönchengladbach. Both clubs dropped points last weekend and are eager to bid farewell to their fans on a high note before January. This clash suggests a high-scoring affair. Niko Kovač's side remain one of the three teams in the league unbeaten at home, while Eugen Polanski's men have won three consecutive away matches. However, the North Rhine-Westphalia club have lost their last 12 visits to Dortmund in a row.
Head-to-Head
📊 In the first round match of last season, Borussia Dortmund drew 1-1 with Borussia Mönchengladbach away, while in the return fixture in Dortmund, three first-half goals secured a victory for the hosts at Signal Iduna Park (3-2). The "Black and Yellows" have remained unbeaten against the "Foals" for five consecutive matches, claiming four wins during this streak.
Head-to-head statistics Dortmund - Monchengladbach
Borussia Dortmund Team Overview
🟡 Niko Kovac's team recently traveled to the "Europa-Park-Stadion" in Freiburg, where the "Brazilians of Breisgau" had remained unbeaten for nine consecutive matches. After Rami Bensebaini's first-half goal, the situation worsened for the visitors with Jude Bellingham's red card early in the second half. Ultimately, Dortmund missed the chance to climb to second place in the standings, conceding an equalizer in the 75th minute (1-1). This marked the third instance in the last five Bundesliga rounds where Borussia dropped points after taking the lead. This season, Dortmund have lost just one league match-against Bayern Munich (1-2) in the 7th round. However, no team, apart from Freiburg, have drawn more matches than Borussia (five times).
⚫ The third-placed "Black and Yellows" are seven points better off than at this stage last season when they were eighth. Moreover, their 29 points after 14 rounds mark Dortmund's best start in four years. If they continue their successful run against Gladbach on Friday, they will at least secure a spot in the top three. Additionally, if Leipzig stumble in their match against Bayer Leverkusen, Dortmund could rise to second place.
Match Results: Borussia Dortmund
Borussia M'gladbach Team Overview
⚪ Borussia Mönchengladbach's unbeaten streak, which stretched over five matches, came to an end with a home defeat to Wolfsburg (1-3). After the Foals equalized midway through the first half-marking the club's 2000th home goal in Bundesliga history-they conceded twice more before halftime. In the second half, Polanski's side failed to turn the game around.
⚫ This brought an end to Gladbach's successful run, during which they collected 13 points from five matches with a goal difference of 11:1. The loss dropped them to 11th place, although they remain five points clear of the relegation zone. A potential victory in Dortmund could see the visitors move closer to mid-table, and they should not be discouraged by their poor away record at Signal Iduna Park. Under Eugen Polanski, Borussia Mönchengladbach have won three consecutive away matches without conceding a single goal.
Match Results: Borussia M'gladbach
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Borussia Dortmund
🎙 Niko Kovac after the match against Freiburg: "We made life difficult for ourselves with the red card. We're not happy with the result, but given the circumstances, I can accept a draw here in Freiburg, because we had to play almost the entire half with ten men. In the sending-off incident, we could have acted differently - it wasn't necessary to pass the ball to Jobe Bellingham, and if we did, it should have been to his left foot. These small details have cost us several points already. Regarding the conceded goal, I would have preferred us to attempt a header while the ball was in the air. If there had been contact, we would have been awarded a free kick for dangerous play."
❌ Jobe Bellingham will miss the match due to suspension. The participation of Marcel Sabitzer and Julian Brandt will be decided right before the game. Aaron Anselmino and Waldemar Anton are also doubtful. Salih Özcan is injured, and Filippo Mane is ill. Ramy Bensebaini has left the club to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations with the Algeria national team.
Borussia M'gladbach
🎙 Eugen Polanski after the defeat to Wolfsburg: "You can't approach any Bundesliga match like that. We're disappointed by the loss, but primarily by the first half. We hardly engaged in challenges, showed too little courage off the ball, and weren't determined enough with it. The early goal we conceded was a psychological blow, and it's something we must avoid. When we equalized out of nowhere, I hoped the team would wake up. But then we handed Wolfsburg the second and third goals. In the second half, we tried to get back into the game, but Wolfsburg played very smartly. The defeat is entirely our responsibility, and we have to accept it."
❌ Syuto Matino felt unwell and trained individually. Joe Scally is back in contention for a starting spot after serving his suspension, as is Florian Neuhaus, who trained without restrictions. Frank Honorat's participation remains uncertain as he continues his recovery from a calf issue. Marvin Friedrich also trained separately. Team captain Tim Kleindienst underwent arthroscopic knee surgery and will be sidelined for several weeks.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
Sven Jablonski has been appointed as the main referee at Signal Iduna Park. Over his last 10 matches, his average total of yellow cards stands at 3.5. Both teams rank among the least aggressive in the league by yellow card count after 14 rounds. Dortmund averages 1.6, while Gladbach averages 1.4. Therefore, a Borussia Mönchengladbach individual total of under 2.5 yellow cards appears to be a solid bet, having hit in their last nine consecutive matches.
⚽ Goal Prediction
Despite the "Black and Yellows" remaining unbeaten at home this season, it doesn't mean they haven't conceded goals-just look at Bodø/Glimt as an example. We predict that both teams will score (yes) in this encounter. This outcome has been recorded in the last six head-to-head Bundesliga meetings between these sides.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Both teams average five corners per match. Given this, opting for a Borussia Dortmund individual total of under 7.5 corners seems reasonable, as this has occurred in nine out of the last ten Bundesliga matches for the "Black and Yellows."
Editor's Prediction
Borussia Dortmund are rightfully considered the favorites for this clash. Their home form this season, along with their head-to-head record against Gladbach, supports this: the "Black and Yellows" have won 18 of their last 19 home encounters against this opponent. However, Nico Kovac's side hasn't been flawless in their last two outings, so we anticipate they might concede a goal. Nonetheless, we lean towards a home victory. A high-scoring affair seems likely, and a 3-1 scoreline in favor of Dortmund appears to be the most logical outcome.
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