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Bundesliga | Gameweek 23
Feb 24, 2024 at 2.30pm UK
Stadion im BORUSSIA-PARK
VfL Bochum

Borussia M'bach
5 - 2
VfL Bochum

N'Goumou (28'), Weigl (35' pen.), Reitz (72'), Siebatcheu (78'), Honorat (90+6')
Lainer (45+1'), Neuhaus (45+4')
FT(HT: 2-0)
Hofmann (75'), Schlotterbeck (87')
Masovic (30'), Riemann (45+4'), Stoger (45+4'), Schlotterbeck (64')

Preview: Borussia Monchengladbach vs. VfL Bochum - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Borussia Monchengladbach and VfL Bochum, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Fresh off the back of their famous win last weekend, VfL Bochum make the short trip across North Rhine-Westphalia to face Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

Bochum beat reigning champions Bayern Munich 3-2 on Sunday in a result that may have huge implications for the title race, while also moving them clear of the bottom three.


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Borussia Monchengladbach coach Gerardo Seoane on January 27, 2024© Reuters

Despite there still being a big gap to the bottom three, Monchengladbach's form is still of great concern at present.

Gerardo Seoane's side were beaten comfortably by RB Leipzig last weekend, failing to register a shot on target across the 90 minutes.

That came a week after drawing a blank against bottom side Darmstadt in a goalless draw at Borussia-Park, as the goals have dried up for Gladbach.

That was their big strength earlier in the campaign, but injuries to some key attackers are hurting the side, as they have scored just two goals across their last five games.

Only one team has outscored Gladbach outside the top five this season, but being down in 15th suggests their defensive performances have been well below par.

With a six-point buffer still on Koln in the relegation playoff spot, Gladbach will have one eye over their shoulder, but a run of just one defeat in 10 home games should provide some much-needed confidence given their underwhelming recent run.

Bochum's historic win over Bayern last weekend moved them three points clear of Gladbach, and in doing so, opened up a huge gap to the drop zone.

VfL Bochum's Keven Schlotterbeck celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on February 18, 2024© Reuters

The 3-2 victory at the Ruhrstadion was as costly to Bayern as it was crucial to Bochum, and it also led to the club announcing Thomas Tuchel will depart at the end of the season.

Only one defeat in six during 2024 - against Borussia Dortmund - has eased relegation fears at Bochum, as their other win in that spell came against another side in the top three - Stuttgart.

With there now a nine-point gap between themselves in Koln in 16th, Bochum could well be one of the many sides now with their sights set on an unlikely European push.

As so many of the clubs just outside the top six are in inconsistent form, a four-point gap to seventh could be shortened if Bochum can continue to pick up points with regularity.

Thomas Letsch's side must start quicker on the road though, as they are the only team in the Bundesliga yet to lead at half time away from home this season.

Borussia Monchengladbach Bundesliga form:

VfL Bochum Bundesliga form:


Team News

Borussia Monchengladbach's Ko Itakura celebrates scoring their first goal on September 2, 2023© Reuters

Gladbach will be without a significant number of defenders for this encounter, as Nico Elvedi and Ko Itakura are suspended following yellow cards last week, while Joe Scally and Marvin Friedrich are out injured.

Tony Jantschke is available again after a brief absence, and Seoane has revealed Stefan Lainer is back to 100% fitness after his heroic recovery from cancer, so both could be thrust into the side here.

Goalkeeper Jonas Omlin is also back in training, but the manager has stated he is not ready to return to the side following a long layoff, while Luca Netz is set to miss out with illness.

Florian Neuhaus will return from injury in midfield, but there are also issues in attack, as a bruised foot will keep Alassane Plea out, keeping him on the sidelines alongside Tomas Cvancara.

A booking for Anthony Losilla in the Bayern win last weekend means Bochum will be without their captain for this away trip.

Tim Oermann remains out with a groin injury for the visitors, along with the stricken Patrick Osterhage, who picked up an issue before the Bayern clash.

Borussia Monchengladbach possible starting lineup:
Nicolas; Lainer, Wober, Jantschke; Honorat, Reitz, Weigl, Kone, Chiarodia; Siebatcheu, Hack

VfL Bochum possible starting lineup:
Riemann; Gamboa, Ordets, Schlotterbeck, Bernardo; Masovic, Passlack, Stoger; Asano, Broschinski, Antwi-Adjei


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We say: Borussia Monchengladbach 1-1 VfL Bochum

Gladbach's goals have dried up, and with it, so have their results, and a win is a must here if they want to ease fears of relegation.

Bochum will be on a high though after last weekend's result and will fancy their chances of another result in hopes of pushing for the top seven.


For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.


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