Dortmund (Home)
- Dortmund have not lost in the Bundesliga this season at Signal Iduna Park (Won 4, drawn 2).
- Dortmund have a similar problem with two draws in a row stalling their momentum and Niko Kovac’s side, who took over in February 2025, must face some tough questions about their ability to be consistent enough to stay in the title race.
- Dortmund have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five matches in all competitions.
Gladbach (Away)
- Gladbach have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five Bundesliga outings.
- Foals can be a hard team to break down.
- Eugen Polanski took over Gladbach in September 2025 and his initial task was to bring more compactness and discipline to the shapes and spacing that his side was playing in.
- Polanski’s side have conceded just five goals in six Bundesliga away games this term.
- Their form has been inconsistent, with a 1-0 away win at Mainz following a 3-1 home defeat to Wolfsburg.
Key Players
- Julian Brandt has scored three of Dortmund’s last seven goals in their previous five matches.
- Haris Tabakovic is Gladbach’s biggest danger man with seven goals in 13 Bundesliga appearances this term.
Betting Insights
Dortmund are the clear favorite to win Friday’s matchup at 1.52 , while Gladbach are outsiders at 6.55 and the draw is 4.83 .
Prediction
With both teams likely to be positive and looking for a win, we’re going to stay away from the straight win bet and take Both Teams To Score at 1.62 .
