B. Monchengladbach – Freiburg Tips Free Betting Tips
Borussia Mönchengladbach would no doubt have been full of confidence after beating Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich 3-2, but their failings as a team were evident once again when Mainz gave the “Colts” a reality check by beating them 4-0 last weekend. Gladbach coach Daniel Farke said his team must “come back stronger,” although with nine points separating them from the top six in the table, finishing in the top half of the standings could be the limit of their ambitions this season.
The problems since the winter break have been noticeable for Gladbach and another defeat here would see them match their first half season loss total (G6, E4, P5) in what will be only their eighth league game of 2023 (G2, E1, P4). Scoring first is likely to be key to avoiding that fate, as Gladbach is the only Bundesliga team to have dropped just one point when up on the scoreboard in a home league match this season (G7).
While Gladbach are underperforming, Freiburg continue to strive for what would be an incredible European finish under longest serving Bundesliga coach Christian Streich. Never in his 11 years in charge, or in the club’s history, have Freiburg had at least 41 points at this stage of a Bundesliga season, and sitting just five points off the title race before this matchday, their fans can dare to dream as they prepare for their upcoming Europa League Round of 16 series against Juventus.
It’s also been an incredible turnaround for Freiburg away from home, after posting back-to-back 2-0 wins following a pair of 11-goal defeats to open their 2023 schedule on the road. If that’s not enough for Freiburg to enter here with confidence, then just look back to this match corresponding to last season in which they recorded their all-time Bundesliga winning record (6-0)!
Players to watch: Gladbach midfielder Christoph Kramer is set to make his 250th Bundesliga appearance here, although he shouldn’t be relied upon to celebrate with a goal as his last league goal was in 2019. Meanwhile, Freiburg’s Vincenzo Grifo is the Bundesliga’s highest scoring midfielder with 12 goals, five of which were instrumental in the win.
Key stat: Gladbach have only one clean sheet in the last 15 games, and have conceded ten goals in the last three, the most in the league.
OVER 2.5 GOALS Odds: 2.00
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