Gladbach at Dortmund 12/21/18 - Bundesliga Picks & Predictions

By: Paul |

Last Updated: 08/08/2019 at 1:19 PM ET

The 17th round of the Bundesliga begins with a massive clash on Friday, when league leaders Dortmund will play host to 2nd Gladbach. Dortmund are coming off a shocking loss over the weekend that put an end to their impressive streak, while Gladbach have overcome their struggles and have been much better lately.

Dortmund (12-1-3) met a really frustrating 1-2 loss on the road against Dusseldorf last week, mainly due to their very bad first half. They were already down by two goals by the start of the second and could only score a consolation goal at the 81st minute. That was their first loss after four consecutive wins and an eight-match undefeated streak (7-0-1). Dortmund are still sitting at the top of the league table with 39 points, six ahead of Gladbach. They have been almost perfect at home so far (7-0-1), where they also have two wins and two draws in other competitions.
Gladbach (10-3-3) had a rather easy afternoon last weekend against Nurnberg, whom they beat by 0-2 at home. They took the leading role in that match and even missed a penalty kick at the end of the first half, but they got serious in the second and sealed the three points. Gladbach have been great lately, losing just once in their last eight (6-1-1). They are still 2nd in the Bundesliga with 33 points, just as many as Bayern Munich. However, they have not been very good on the road so far in the season (2-3-3) but they have scored 12 goals in that span.

Dortmund won both matches against Gladbach last season, a massive 1-6 in this venue before a 1-0 on the road. They have won each of the last six and have been dominant as hosts too (14-1-2). The hosts know that a win here would keep at least one of their chasers at bay, the other one being Bayern Munich. Gladbach have been great lately but not very good on the road, or in this venue.

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