Leverkusen chases the next victory: Gladbach under pressure!

Bayer Leverkusen empfängt am 18.01.2025 Borussia Mönchengladbach in der BayArena zum Bundesliga-Duell.
Bayer Leverkusen welcomes Borussia Mönchengladbach to the Bundesliga duel on January 18, 2025. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

Leverkusen chases the next victory: Gladbach under pressure!

on January 18, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. as part of the 18th match day of the Bundesliga Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Mönchengladbach. The game is held in the Bayarena, Leverkusen, and broadcast live on Sky. The current form of both teams could not be more exciting.

Bayer Leverkusen is impressive in the 2nd place with 38 points in the table. In the last five games they have an optimal record of five wins, including a narrow 1-0 against Mainz. This season they have already scored 41 goals and only allowed 23 goals. Her dynamic and offensive style of play made her one of the top favorites. Key players such as Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Alejandro Grimaldo are particularly noteworthy.

Gladbach in the crisis

In contrast, Borussia Mönchengladbach fights on the 11th place with only 24 points. Her last five games ended with two wins, two defeats and a draw, including a bitter 1: 5 defeat against Wolfsburg. Their balance this season shows 26 and 26 gates received, which indicates an empty balance between the offensive and defensive. The fact that they could not win in the last ten duels against Leverkusen is particularly alarming.

The direct comparison between the two teams speaks a clear language: Leverkusen won eight of the last ten duels, while Borussia cannot look back on a single win during this time. Historically, they were only able to win 11 out of a total of 51 encounters in the BayArena.

betting forecasts and statistics

For the upcoming match, Bayer Leverkusen is set as a clear favorite with a probability of winning of 79%. The quota for a victory in Leverkusen is 1.26, while a win for Gladbach is rated 9.79. Experts recommend that over 1.5 goals will be scored in the 1st half (quota: 1.94). Interestingly, there is also a bet that Gladbach scores the last goal (quota: 3.75), in conversation.

Team position Points Last 5 games goals
Bayer Leverkusen 2. 38 5 victories 41:23
Borussia Mönchengladbach 11. 24 2 victories, 2 defeats, 1 draw 26:26
In conclusion, it remains to be seen whether Leverkusen can continue its strong form or whether Gladbach causes a surprise. The kick -off is on January 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Bayarena.

In summary, it turns out: Leverkusen does not want to have any springs on the way to the top, while Gladbach urgently needs a motivation boost to save the season. Other games on this day include Eintracht Frankfurt against Borussia Dortmund, which will also lead an important competition in the Bundesliga on January 18 at 8:30 p.m.

For more details and exciting betting insights, interested parties can report Image , Wetten.com and bundesliga-statistik.de

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