Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Club friendly match.
Both sides finished their respective league campaigns strongly last season but showed signs of fragility in defence. Considering the visitors' attacking tendencies and their impressive pre-season form, a goal-focused market favouring Borussia Mönchengladbach looks like the logical approach.
Brentford
Brentford ended the English Premier League season in 10th place with 56 points, narrowly missing out on European qualification. They scored 66 goals — the fifth-highest tally in the division — but conceded 57. Over the summer, Thomas Frank stepped down, and Keith Andrews was promoted from within the club to take over managerial duties. The departures of Bryan Mbeumo and the uncertainty surrounding Yoane Wissa have weakened their offensive threat. In pre-season, the Brentford squad managed a 1:0 win over Queens Park Rangers and drew their other fixture, scoring just twice in total. Their home form towards the end of last season was patchy, with only two wins in their final nine home matches.
Borussia Mönchengladbach
In the 2024/25 Bundesliga season, Borussia Mönchengladbach accumulated 45 points — an 11-point improvement on the previous campaign. They found the net 55 times, surpassing the attacking output of several teams that secured European football. Their summer transfer activity has been minimal, but the squad's core has remained intact. Their pre-season preparations have been impressive: five wins in six matches, scoring at least twice in each of their victories. Borussia Mönchengladbach have shown attacking fluidity and a clear commitment to a front-foot approach.
Brentford vs Borussia Mönchengladbach Prediction
Given Borussia Mönchengladbach’s strong attacking rhythm during pre-season and Brentford’s defensive vulnerabilities — particularly amid managerial changes — the most sensible betting option is backing at least one goal from the German side. Borussia Mönchengladbach are expected to get on the scoresheet.
