B. Monchengladbach vs Bayern Munich prediction: GERMANY: Bundesliga betting tips on match 2023-09-01 16:30.
Hopes were high after Borussia Mönchengladbach began their season with a 7-0 rout of lower league opponents in the DFB-Pokal. However the Foals have now conceded seven goals across the opening two Bundesliga rounds for only the second time in club history, and the first since 1993/94 (D1, L1), which is hardly an ideal start for new manager Gerardo Seoane, especially as it was his old side Bayer Leverkusen who outclassed them 3-0 last weekend.
Those defensive frailties have been laid bare by transfer drama late into the window, although the manager will at least have clarity and some stability to the squad with the window slamming shut on the eve of this clash. Despite their faltering form, a visit from the record champions Bayern Munich might not frighten the Foals, who are incredibly unbeaten in five straight H2H clashes (W3, D2)!
Whilst Gladbach have conceded seven, Bayern Munich have scored seven times across an expected pair of victories to open their league campaign. Marquee signing Harry Kane has scored three of those goals, including twice in the Bavarian derby last weekend, and he looks to have kick-started Bayern’s pursuit of a record-extending 12th consecutive Meisterschale.
Thomas Tuchel will do well to snuff out any potential complacency against their winless opponents, especially as Bayern have lost more often against them than any other side in Bundesliga history (W51, D31, L28). With four of their last five Bundesliga defeats coming away from home and no win at this venue since 2019 (D1, L4), it could be time to dispel the old notion of having a ‘bogey team’.
Players to watch: Franck Honorat has looked a shrewd acquisition for Gladbach so far, with the winger already scoring twice, assisting twice, and achieving an elusive 10/10 Flashscore rating after just three games at the club. Whilst Kane takes much of the scoring glory, the lightning-quick Alphonso Davies has proven equally important for Bayern by assisting three of their seven league goals from the full-back position.
Hot stat: Thomas Tuchel-managed sides have scored at least three times in four straight H2Hs with Gladbach (W4).