Union Berlin vs Borussia Monchengladbach Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips Predictions

Union Berlin vs Borussia Monchengladbach Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: October 17th, 2025 | Stadion An der Alten Försterei | Bundesliga | 19;30 (BST)

The Bundesliga weekend kicks off with a high-stakes fixture as Union Berlin welcomes Borussia Monchengladbach to the Stadion An der Alten Försterei on October 17th. Both clubs find themselves struggling for consistency early in the 2025/2026 campaign and are separated by just a few points near the bottom of the table. Union Berlin, who have previously established themselves as a tough-to-beat home side, will be desperate to stop a slide that has seen them drop towards the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Mönchengladbach are still seeking their first win of the season and are in dire need of a result to lift them off the foot of the table. This match is shaping up to be a tense, nervy affair, where securing three points is vital for separating themselves from the early-season strugglers.

Key Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score at 1.67 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Union Berlin vs Borussia Monchengladbach Predicted Lineups

Union Berlin Predicted XI: Ronnow, Leite, Querfeld, Doekhi, Kohn, Trimmel, Schafer, Khedira, Jeong, Burke, Ilic

Borussia Monchengladbach Predicted XI: Nicolas, Elvedi, Sander, Diks, Netz, Scally, Engelhardt, Reitz, Neuhaus, Castrop, Tabakovic

Union Berlin vs Borussia Monchengladbach Current League Standings

After six games, Union are 7th with seven points (2W, 1D, 3L) and Gladbach are 17th with three points (0W, 3D, 3L).

Union Berlin vs Borussia Monchengladbach Head-to-Head Timeline

This pair have a relatively young history due to Union’s absence from the top flight until 2019. They have met 13 times since. Union have won six times, Gladbach have won four times, and there have been three draws.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• February 2025: Union Berlin 1-2 Borussia Monchengladbach
• September 2024: Borussia Monchengladbach 1-0 Union Berlin
• April 2024: Borussia Monchengladbach 0-0 Union Berlin
• December 2023: Union Berlin 3-1 Borussia Monchengladbach
• April 2023: Borussia Monechengladbach 0-1 Union Berlin

Recent Union Berlin vs Borussia Monchengladbach Matches Analysis

Union Berlin Last 5 Matches:

• Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 Union Berlin (Bundesliga)
• Union Berlin 0-0 Hamburger SV (Bundesliga)
• Eintracht Frankfurt 3-4 Union Berlin (Bundesliga)
• Union Berlin 2-4 Hoffenheim (Bundesliga)
• Borussia Dortmund 3-0 Union Berlin (Bundesliga)

Union have failed to score in their last two games and have one win in their last five.

Borussia Monchengladbach Last 5 Matches:

• Borussia Monchengladbach 0-0 Freiburg (Bundesliga)
• Borussia Monchengladbach 4-6 Eintracht Frankfurt (Bundesliga)
• Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Borussia Monchengladbach (Bundesliga)
• Borussia Monchengladbach 0-4 Werder Bremen (Bundesliga)
• VfB Stuttgart 1-0 Borussia Monchengladbach (Bundesliga)

Gladbach are still winless in the Bundesliga this season and have failed to score in four of their six league games so far.

Union Berlin vs Borussia Monchengladbach Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 66.70% confidence in both teams to score. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Union Berlin vs Borussia Monchengladbach Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Both Teams to Score @ 1.67 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted both teams to score in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Union Berlin vs Borussia Monchengladbach

Andrej Ilic (Borussia Monchengladbach): He is a major offensive force for Union Berlin, leading the team in assists and joint-top in combined goals and assists in the Bundesliga. His creativity and attacking output will be key for Union.

Rocco Reitz (Borussia Monchengladbach): A highly-rated young central midfielder with a strong all-around game. He is one of Gladbach's top-rated players by FotMob (6.98) and excels defensively, leading the team in Interceptions per 90 (1.9) and high up the field in Possession won final 3rd per 90 (0.9). He also provides some attacking threat, ranking high in chances created for the team.

Union Berlin vs Borussia Monchengladbach Match Facts

Broadcast Details: BBC iPlayer (UK)

Stadium Information: The Stadion An der Alten Försterei is the home of Union Berlin and is located in the Köpenick district of Berlin, Germany. It opened in 1920 and has a current capacity of 22,012, with a significant majority being standing places.

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