Monchengladbach vs Augsburg: Preview and Predictions

Borussia Monchengladbach vs FC Augsburg
German Bundesliga
Date: Saturday, 22nd April 2017
Kick-off at 14:30 UK / 15:30 CET
Venue: Borussia-Park (Monchengladbach).

Both teams will be looking to add the second victory as Gladbach beat 1. FSV Mainz 05 with 1-2 while FC Augsburg bested Hamburger SV 4-0 in the vital relegation clash.

BMG’s chances of reaching UEFA Europa League are very slim, especially after DFB Pokal exit.

The guests are yet to secure the survival in German elite as only two points separate them from the relegation play-off position

Borussia Monchengladbach

Dieter Hecking’s men are in the 9th position with 42 points collected and they will attempt to reach UEFA zone but FC Schalke 04, FC Koln and SC Freiburg are also within the contestants.

BMG were beaten in 3 out of last 5 games at Borussia-Park. Their overall home record is unimpressive as they won seven, drew three, and lost five Bundesliga meetings at home turf. There have been 3 or more goals scored in Gladbach’s last four Bundesliga meetings.

FC Augsburg

The guests will be flying high after dismantling HSV in the previous round. Recently, their away performances were poor as they were beaten in the last 4 games on the road.

FC Augsburg were beaten 8 times this season in visits. In 15 away matches they won only 15 points, from 4 wins and 3 draws, scoring only 12 and allowing 25 goals in their net.

Monchengladbach vs Augsburg: Head-to-head

The previous meetings between the two sides were fruitful as the goal average was over 3.5 goals per match. Augsburg grabbed two victories in the last four Borussia-Park visits.

Monchengladbach vs Augsburg: Prediction

The guests will be happy with a point from Monchengladbach – but the hosts need a victory in order to stay in the race for Europa League. Since both sides concede very easily and the majority of their games ended with 3 or more goals, we can expect a high-scoring affair on Saturday.