The Bundesliga battlefield is heating up as Bayer Leverkusen prepares for their clash against Borussia Mönchengladbach. Now, taking a stroll down recent memory lane, Leverkusen has shown superiority over Mönchengladbach in the past five encounters, proving victorious in three and drawing in the other two. Game day tales don't lie, folks.
Bayer Leverkusen is armed with goalies Matěj Kovář and Lukáš Hrádecký. While their save counts aren't as high as we might like, they've still managed to hold on to respectable ratings, confirming that they're not just standing around looking pretty in the goal box. In the opposing prospects, Borussia Mönchengladbach is playing their net defense with Moritz Nicolas. He’s done well, boasting an equal rating to Leverkusen's best with quad the saves.
In a delightful display of striking prowess, Leverkusen's Patrik Schick, Florian Wirtz, and Jeremie Frimpong boast stellar ratings and a knack for finding the back of the net. Mönchengladbach has their share of knights too, with Alassane Pléa and Nico Elvedi leading the pack. Unfortunately for Mönchengladbach, Franck Honorat will just have to support his team from the sidelines.
Borussia Mönchengladbach's track over the recent weeks, though, has been shaky at best with a bag of mixed results. Bayer Leverkusen, on contrast, has been enjoying a smooth ride on the victory train. Leverkusen's regular season record also makes a compelling argument by dwarfing Mönchengladbach's.
So, when you add it all up, it seems like Leverkusen is looking down from the mountaintop at Mönchengladbach. But remember, in sports, anything can turn around on a dime, so don't gnaw those nails down to nothing just yet.
Albert’s Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen by 2