RB Leipzig vs Borussia Mönchengladbach

Leipzig enters with solid momentum, winning four of their last six matches including impressive victories over Werder Bremen (2-1 away) and Hoffenheim (5-0 at home). Their recent form shows resilience with comeback wins and dominant displays when clicking. At Red Bull Arena, they've been particularly strong with nine wins from 14 home games this season. The attack has been prolific, averaging nearly two goals per game, while their defense remains organized despite some lapses. Key absences include goalkeeper Gulacsi and defender Lukeba through injury, but their squad depth should cope. Striker Benjamin Šeško has been instrumental in their attacking threat this campaign.

Gladbach's season has been disappointing with just seven wins from 28 matches, leaving them in mid-table mediocrity. Recent form shows one win in six games, highlighting their struggles for consistency. Away from home, they've managed only three wins all season with a concerning defensive record. Their attack lacks potency, scoring just 1.25 goals per game, while conceding 1.71 shows defensive frailties. The absence of striker Kleindienst through knee injury removes their main goal threat. Manager Daniel Farke faces pressure to improve results, but this challenging trip to Leipzig offers little hope for immediate improvement given their poor away record.