Union Berlin vs Borussia Mönchengladbach Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 17.10.2025

Event Details

• Date and Time: Friday, October 17, 2025, 2:30 PM EDT
• Venue: Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Berlin, Germany
• Competition: Bundesliga

Union Berlin vs Borussia Mönchengladbach Preview and Team News

Union Berlin Team News

Union Berlin currently sit 13th in the league table after winning two out of the six matches they’ve played so far. They have four injuries in their squad: Aljosocha Kemlein, Andrik Markgraf, Josip Juranovic, and Livan Burcu.

Having lost three out of their last five outings, the Iron Ones aren’t in good form at all. The team have conceded the most penalties this season (3) and haven’t scored in their last two fixtures. 

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In their recent 0-2 loss to Bayer Leverkusen, Berlin were shunted all across the pitch and held possession for just 26% of the time. They won only 45% of all ground duels and 35% of all aerial duels, while being successful in just 50% of all the tackles they entered into.

Defensively, they had to go into overload. As a result, Berlin had to make 15 tackles, 11 interceptions, five blocks, and 26 clearances only to stay safe inside their own box. They were severely let down by their poor man-marking skills.

Union Berlin predicted lineup vs Borussia Mönchengladbach (3-4-2-1): Ronnow; Leite, Querfeld, Doekhi; Kohn, Schafer, Khedira, Trimmel; Jeong, Burke; Ilic.

Borussia Mönchengladbach Team News

Gladbach have fared even worse than their opponents this season. They currently sit 17th in the league table and are courting relegation. They have five key players ruled out of this encounter: Franck Honorat, Giovanni Reyna, Nathan N’Goumou, Robin Hack, and Tim Kleindienst.

Forward Florian Neuhaus has the most shots on target per match for the Foals (1.5), and the task allotted to all players will be to pass the ball as often as possible to him. The team have won just one of their last five clashes, and in that 3-2 win over Preussen Munster, they passed the ball with a lot of fluidity. 

Although it was a friendly played during the international break, the visitors impressed with their confident nature inside the box. The quality of their opponents wasn’t up to the Bundesliga standard, but getting some confidence back into their ranks was crucial for Borussia M’gladbach, and this game served that purpose.

Borussia Mönchengladbach predicted lineup vs Union Berlin (3-4-2-1): Nicolas; Elvedi, Sander, Diks; Netz, Engelhardt, Reitz, Scally; Castrop, Neuhaus; Tabakovic.

Union Berlin vs Borussia Mönchengladbach Prediction

• Pick: Union Berlin to win or draw
• Odds: -294 (20Bet)
• Correct score prediction: Union Berlin 2-1 Borussia Mönchengladbach

We expect Union Berlin to either win or draw this match. Both sides sport similar 3-4-2-1 formations, with a lot of emphasis placed on the positional and shooting skills of the lone striker. This allows the midfielders of both teams to operate with a lot of freedom and pick their passes with awareness and vision. 

Where the hosts are likely to outmaneuver the visitors is in the speed and agility of their wingbacks. These players will be tasked with bombing forward to help their attackers with crosses, while coolly slotting into midfield and helping out with lobbed balls and weighted passes during times when there’s not a lot of pressure.

Union Berlin vs Borussia Mönchengladbach Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Total over 1 goal in the first half
• Odds: -137 (20Bet)

We expect more than one goal to be scored in the first half itself. Berlin have the ammunition to start on the front foot, but they’ve only found the net four times in three home encounters so far. Gladbach’s statistics make for even more painful reading, as they’ve scored just one goal away from home. Berlin’s ability to mount counterattacks and make use of their four-man midfield gives them a big advantage. 

With Neuhaus in good form, the visitors too will look to pull a goal back, all in the first half itself. Since both outfits sport similar formations, it won’t be easy to eke out space in the center of the park. Still, goals are expected in the first half thanks to the speed of both teams’ passing.

Union Berlin vs Borussia Mönchengladbach Where to Watch (USA, Canada)

• ESPN+ (USA)
• DAZN (Canada)

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By Mohul Bhowmick

Updated: 14 Oct 2025, 16:24