Watch Werder Bremen vs Borussia Mönchengladbach Preview And Prediction Bundesliga 2017

Werder Bremen vs Borussia Monchengladbach predictions for this weekend’s Bundesliga action. Borussia look to continue their push for the top 6 when they travel to the out-of-form Bremen on Sunday.

Werder Bremen are becoming renowned for their inability to start a season off strong; last season the North Germans lost their opening four matches, the season before that it was five defeats from their opening eight, and this time around Werder are winless in seven (D4 L3). In fairness to them though, Bremen have had arguably the toughest opening schedule of any side in the Bundesliga, with matches against Hoffenheim, Bayern Munich, Schalke, and Hertha Berlin already under their belt.

Such a trend is not too foreign for Borussia Monchengladbach either. Gladbach have redeemed themselves after an average start with a 2nd consecutive home win against Hannover 96 in their last match before the international break – a much needed result following the humiliating 6-1 defeat on the road to Borussia Dortmund the match prior. While this performance was still far from the 100% mark of what the squad is capable of, Gladbach are on the up, so coach Dieter Hecking should fancy his side’s chances against Werder Bremen on Sunday.

From a betting perspective, it’s Gladbach’s recent attacking performances that make them stand out. Gladbach have been creating and finishing sufficient enough chances to be considered the value here, ranking 5th in the league for average shots per match, while Werder Bremen are having huge difficulty in the final third, ranking 4th from bottom. Bremen’s three goals scored is the 2nd worst offensive record in the Bundesliga and with last season’s top scorer Max Kruse sidelined til mid-November, don’t expect a miraculous turnaround anytime soon.

In terms of an anytime scorer, Brazilian forward Raffael (pictured) has to be worth a punt. Both of his goals this season have been scored away from home and he’s also found the back of the net three times over his last two outings against Werder Bremen.

Gladbach have it in them to control a match at their best, but their defensive frailties are consistently on show, regardless of their opponents. With neither side being standout performers at the back, expecting goals at both ends shouldn’t be out of the question. When looking at the bigger picture though, it’s Dieter Hecking’s men that have more going for them, and it’s reasonable to see them clinching their first away win of the season against the North Germans. Our prediction: a 2-1 Borussia Monchengladbach win.


Head To Head
Borussia Monchengladbach won 1-0 in Bremen when the two sides last met in February 2017. Werder Bremen have won just 1 of the last 9 league meetings between them (W1 D2 L6).

Werder Bremen vs Borussia Monchengladbach Stats
Bremen have not won a league match since April this year (D4 L6). Bremen hold the 2nd worst offensive record in the Bundesliga, scoring just 3 goals. Gladbach have the 2nd worst defensive record in the Bundesliga (12 goals conceded).

Werder Bremen Team News
Werder Bremen's Max Kruse (last season's top scorer) is out under mid-November. Bremen should be boosted by the return of attacking mid Zlatko Junuzovic (4 goals 8 assists last season).

Borussia Monchengladbach Team News
Gladbach are still doubtful over winger Ibrahima Traore and forward Raul Bobadilla.