Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Bundesliga match.
Holstein Kiel's ongoing defensive frailties will make them easy prey for Borussia Mönchengladbach, who are eyeing a push towards the European qualification spots with a string of victories. They delivered an impressive derby performance against Borussia Dortmund (1:1), and their match against the league's underdogs promises to yield plenty of scoring opportunities.
Borussia Mönchengladbach
In this Bundesliga season, Borussia M'gladbach have recorded an xG of 24.35, ranking fifth in the competition. Their draw with Borussia Dortmund interrupted a four-match winning streak at home, where Borussia M'gladbach netted 10 goals. It appears they will continue to capitalise on the sizzling form of their star forward, Tim Kleindienst, who has accumulated 8+4 since moving to M'gladbach, earning him a spot in the national team.
Holstein Kiel
Unfortunately for Holstein Kiel's supporters, their team cannot mount a convincing fight to stay in the league. Their defeat to RB Leipzig (0:2) marked their fourth consecutive setback, leaving them with 33 goals conceded, the second-worst record in the league. It seems that Marcel Rapp’s coaching staff are unlikely to navigate out of this challenging situation, with rumours of his impending departure growing.
Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Holstein Kiel Prediction
In Mönchengladbach, Borussia will dominate possession against Holstein Kiel. The favourites' attack, spearheaded by Tim Kleindienst, will secure victory comfortably, scoring at least three goals.
