Borussia Dortmund vs Borussia Mönchengladbach prediction, H2H and probable lineups - December 19, 2025
One of the marquee clashes of Bundesliga matchday 15 will take place on Friday at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, where the local Borussia hosts their namesakes from Mönchengladbach. I’m backing a bet on goals in this encounter, with a high probability of success.
Match preview
Borussia Dortmund enters this fixture riding an impressive unbeaten streak in the league, now stretching to seven matches. The team is firing on all cylinders offensively, having found the net in 22 consecutive games. However, defensive issues remain: Dortmund has conceded at least once in four of their last five outings.
Their home form is formidable: eight wins in their last ten matches at Signal Iduna Park, with six clean sheets. Particularly notable is their attacking output—at least two goals scored in seven of those ten home fixtures—showcasing their ability to break down any defense, even when missing key players.
The Foals unexpectedly slipped at home to Wolfsburg last time out, ending a five-match unbeaten run. Defensive instability continues to haunt them, as evidenced by the fifth match of the season in which they've shipped three or more goals. Still, their attacking prowess often compensates for these frailties—Gladbach consistently scores, especially away from home.
On the road, Mönchengladbach have lost five of their last ten Bundesliga away games, but have managed to score in 16 of their previous 18 away league matches. Five goals conceded on the road all season—the second-best record in the Bundesliga—shows their ability to shut up shop, but keeping Dortmund at bay will be a mammoth task right now.
Probable lineups
- Borussia Dortmund: Kobel, Schlotterbeck, Süle, Couto, Can, Bayer, Svensson, Nmecha, Brandt, Chukwuemeka, Guirassy
- Borussia Mönchengladbach: Nicolas, Diks, Elvedi, Engelhardt, Scally, Reitz, Castrop, Netz, Matino, Tabakovic, Reyna
Key facts and head-to-head
- Dortmund have scored at least one goal in 22 consecutive Bundesliga matches
- Mönchengladbach have found the net in 16 of their last 18 Bundesliga away games
- In 8 of their last 11 away games, Borussia Mönchengladbach failed to keep a clean sheet
Prediction
Both teams play attacking football and have defensive vulnerabilities. Dortmund are free-flowing and prolific at home, while the visitors consistently score on the road despite defensive lapses. The optimal bet here is both teams to score.
