Gladbach's new coach Daniel Farke has started well, but will rue a late equaliser at Schalke, which cost the Foals their second straight win. Hertha conceded 71 goals last season, the second worst defence in the league, while Gladbach shipped 61 goals, the third worst record in the division. Goals should therefore come at both ends in a narrow home win. 2:1
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 12 of Borussia M.Gladbach's last 14 home games (Bundesliga). Borussia M.Gladbach have scored at least 3 goals in their last 3 home matches (Bundesliga). Borussia M.Gladbach have won their last 3 home matches (Bundesliga). Hertha Berlin have failed to win 12 of their last 13 away matches (Bundesliga). Borussia M.Gladbach are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 home matches against Hertha Berlin in all competitions.
Marvin Freidrich has recovered from a thigh injury, but Nico Elvedi is struggling with a hip injury. Ko Itakura and Ramy Bensebaini both have knocks, but are expected to make the squad. Captain Lars Stindl is nearing a return from a thigh injury. Linus Gechter has the flu. Myziane Maolida, Derry Scherhant and Marvin Plattenhardt all have muscle injuries. Formay Norway keeper Rune Jarstein has been suspended for "disciplinary reasons." Dong-Jun Lee has an adductor injury, while Jessic Ngankam and Kelin Nsona both have a knee problem. Marco Richter is nearing a return after an operation on a tumour.