Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Monchengladbach

BayArena is the venue as Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Monchengladbach face each other in a handsomely-looking Bundesliga fixture.

Despite conceding just one shot on goal in the return leg of their Europa League semi-final tie against Roma in midweek, Bayer Leverkusen could only draw 0-0 at home to bow out 1-0 on aggregate. As such, the home side’s spirits must be at an all-time low as they return to the Bundesliga looking to halt a three-game winless streak (D2, L1). Nothing less than victory will do for ‘Die Werkself’ if they’re to secure European qualification next season, with only two points separating three sides fighting for the Europa Conference League promotion spot. However, Xabi Alonso’s men have blown hot and cold across their last five home league outings (W2, D2, L1), casting doubt on their bid to extend an eye-catching six-match winning streak against Gladbach in the Bundesliga.

Luckily for Leverkusen, visiting Borussia Monchengladbach take this trip amid a rough patch, having suffered three defeats in their last four league games (W1), including a morale-crushing 5-2 loss at Dortmund in the previous round. With nothing but pride left to play for after relinquishing their European ambitions midway through the season, Gladbach could prove a thorn in Leverkusen’s side despite losing their last two top-flight H2Hs at the BayArena by an aggregate score of 8-3. ‘Die Fohlen’ will finish a disastrous domestic campaign as one of the worst Bundesliga travelers, having won just one of their 16 away league matches in 2022/23 (D6, L9). Indeed, Daniel Farke’s men have won just two points on their last seven league travels (D2, L5) since a 4-1 at TSG Hoffenheim in late January.