- Borussia Dortmund are 3rd in the Bundesliga standings with 29 points from 14 games.
- Borussia Monchengladbach are 11th in the Bundesliga with 16 points from 14 games.
Dortmund look to continue great home form against Gladbach
This Borussia Dortmund vs Borussia Monchengladbach preview finds the hosts very close to the top two in the Bundesliga 2025-2026 and still in serious title contention after 14 games, but they have drawn their last two games and need a win against Borussia Monchengladbach.
The Black and Yellows are still looking for a consistent winning streak under Niko Kovac, who took over the reins in February 2025 and has instilled a more disciplined structure to Dortmund’s play.
The contrast in the styles of these two Borussia sides should make for an interesting chess match on Friday when Kovac’s wide overloads and vertical surges meet Eugen Polanski’s compact shapes and disciplined spacing.
Polanski has been Gladbach’s manager since September 2025 and has built a team that is tough to break down, quick on the transition and solid in central areas.
Gladbach won their last Bundesliga away game 1-0 at Mainz, but lost their previous home game against Wolfsburg 3-1. So the recent form of each team heading into this Borussia Dortmund vs Borussia Monchengladbach prediction is a bit mixed with Dortmund winning two, drawing two and losing one of their last five in all competitions, while Gladbach have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five.
Dortmund to edge out a close game
The recent head-to-head history is clear in favour of Dortmund, who edged the last meeting between the two teams in Bundesliga 2024/2025 by a 3-2 scoreline at home. Gladbach have failed to win in their last three visits to Dortmund and, although their away form is improving, it is hard to see them coming away with anything here.
The odds on Dortmund are tight at 1.52, however, and with Gladbach coming in as long shots at 6.55 a draw at 4.83 is not an option. Although Dortmund will undoubtedly be the more likely winner, this Borussia Dortmund vs Borussia Monchengladbach prediction highlights that Gladbach’s away form makes it worth having a bit of a gamble on both teams to score at 1.62.
Both teams will have a go in this game, which could be tight in the early stages, with Dortmund looking to pull away after the break. Julian Brandt is in red-hot form for the home side with three goals in BVB’s last seven.
Our Borussia Dortmund vs Borussia Monchengladbach betting tips suggest keeping an eye on Serhou Guirassy, the main threat in the Dortmund lineup with five goals in 13 Bundesliga games, while Haris Tabakovic has been the most dangerous player for Gladbach with seven goals in 13 Bundesliga appearances in 2025-2026.
Dortmund have scored 11 goals in their six home games, but they have been vulnerable in their last three (one win, one draw, one defeat) and a game that is closer than the odds suggest is expected, with a Dortmund win the most likely result.
