Gladbach Battles Disease Series Ahead of Frankfurt Match

Both Borussia Mönchengladbach and Eintracht Frankfurt are preparing for an important Bundesliga clash on Saturday at 15:30 CET. However, both teams are currently experiencing challenges on the field.

Recent Performance and Statistics

Gladbach has gathered 20 points since Matchday 5, while Frankfurt trails slightly with 19 points. Despite this, the historical performance leans in favor of Frankfurt, who has remained unbeaten against Gladbach in the last eleven competitive matches. This includes five draws and six victories.

Last Meeting and Historical Context

• Last Gladbach victory in Frankfurt: May 16, 2020.
• Final score: Gladbach 3, Frankfurt 1.
• Goalscorers: Alassane Plea, Marcus Thuram, Ramy Bensebaini.

In their 103 Bundesliga encounters, Frankfurt has won 39 times compared to Gladbach’s 33 victories. There have also been 31 matches ending in a draw.

Current Challenges

Both teams find themselves in troubling situations. Eintracht is experiencing a winless streak, having not won in their last seven Bundesliga matches and nine competitive matches overall. This mirrors their struggles from three years ago under former coach Oliver Glasner.

Gladbach, on the other hand, has not claimed victory in five consecutive matches since their 4-0 win against Augsburg.

Injuries and Suspensions

• Gladbach key absences:
  • Tim Kleindienst (long-term injury)
  • Robin Hack (long-term injury)
  • Nathan Ngoumou (long-term injury)
  • Giovanni Reyna (muscle issues)
  • Kevin Diks (suspended)
• Frankfurt key absences:
  • Michy Batshuayi (midfoot fracture)
  • Jonathan Burkardt (sick)
  • Younes Ebnoutalib (knee injury)
  • Oscar Højlund (yellow-red suspension)
  • Arthur Theate (knee injury)
  • Can Uzun (thigh injury)

Coaches’ Insights

Eintracht coach Albert Riera expressed optimism about the team’s preparation and readiness. “The players have embraced the match plan. It’s time to show our quality on the pitch,” he stated. He noted a positive atmosphere within the team and a desire to play dominantly.

VfL coach Eugen Polanski underscored the importance of replicating their recent form against Bayer Leverkusen. He acknowledged the challenge posed by Frankfurt, particularly as they play their first home match under a new manager. Polanski believes his team is set to take the next step.

As the teams gear up for this crucial encounter, the outcome may depend significantly on how well each side can manage their absentees and capitalize on the opportunity.