Borussia Monchengladbach Vs Hertha Berlin
Borussia Monchengladbach Vs Hertha Berlin Friday, 19 August 2022 – 19:30 (BST)
German Bundesliga
Pick: Both Teams to Score
Odds: 4/6
Bookmaker: Betway
(All betting odds correct at time of writing: 16 August 2022)
Preview: Borussia-Parks kicks off proceedings on Matchday 3 of the 2022/23 Bundesliga with the visit of Hertha Berlin, whose record away from home against Borussia Monchengladbach in recent times points to a long evening ahead of the capital club.
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Borussia Monchengladbach – Thuram spearheading early Foals offensive?
Although last week’s Veltins-Arena outing felt more like a loss than a draw, coming from behind to lead Schalke who levelled in second-half stoppage-time from the penalty spot, the positive for Daniel Farke is that his team are still to taste defeat this term. They’re also been finding scoring remarkably easy. Plundering the 14 in just three league and cup matches – albeit nine came in the DFB Pokal outing at Oberachern.
The attack purring, Marcus Thuram has been at the centre of these inspired early showings. His delightful back-heeled assist was a prelude to an instinctive finish as he exited Matchday 2 with a goal and assist, meaning he has contributed towards as many goals this season (3) as he did in 21 Bundesliga appearances last term. With the Frenchman in this form the Foals must be confident of extending their fine form.
Key Stat: Gladbach haven’t lost for six successive Bundesliga matches (W3 D3) going back to last season, while they’ve won each of the last three at Borussia-Park (versus RB Leipzig and Hoffeneim, defeating the latter on two occasions).
Hertha Berlin – Signs of progress last time out?
Having fended off relegation by the skin of their teeth last time round, and on the back of that listless display away at Union Berlin on Matchday 1, it was important Hertha Berlin begun their second outing of the campaign with purpose and intent. That they did. Suat Serdar heading home the earliest goal of the season so far, inside three minutes, as the Old Lady quickly set about atoning for recent shortcomings.
All that momentum, however, could not be sustained as a defensive error ultimately cost them a couple of points against Eintracht Frankfurt. The 1-1 scoreline would at least snap a three-match losing streak for Hertha, who created enough openings last week to feel they probably ought to have won. As it is, they’re now winless across their last five top-flight games (D2 L3), all of which seen them score as well as concede.
Key Stat: Hertha Berlin have found the net at least once in ten successive Bundesliga outings, with this their longest scoring run in the German top tier since netting in 12 straight games between April and October 2018.
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Borussia Monchengladbach Vs Hertha Berlin Betting Advice
The sample size is small but, three games in, if you had to put your money on which of these sides will have the more productive season, it would be a fairly simple decision. Gladbach were minutes away from preserving a perfect start to the campaign, denied late on at Schalke on MD2. They’ve been in outstanding form offensively and should flourish in Friday’s fixture, one in which they typically thrive playing in.
Borussia Monchengladbach Vs Hertha Berlin – Key Facts:
- The spoils stayed with the hosts last season, as Gladbach and Hertha Berlin traded home wins across the 2021-22 campaign. Both winning ‘to nil’.
- We should be in for a more lively encounter on this occasion though. Both sides have seen 100% of their matches in league and cup this season feature both teams scoring.
- Gladbach have made the more encouraging start, however, to the new term. The Foals are W2 D1 in all competitions, whereas the Old Lady are still without a win (D2 L1).
Gladbach would win seven of nine previous Bundesliga meetings as hosts, prevailing 2-0 last season. So they deserve to considered firm favourites for this. That being said, Hertha Berlin were much improved against Frankfurt. The Old Lady created plenty of quality openings and have now scored in ten consecutive Bundesliga games, though didn’t manage to prevent their opponents from scoring in the last five.
Match Prediction: Gladbach 2-1 Hertha Berlin
Best Betting Odds – Borussia Monchengladbach Vs Hertha Berlin
Borussia Monchengladbach – 8/15 (Ladbrokes)
Draw – 10/3 (Bet365)
Hertha Berlin – 9/2 (Boylesports)
