Union Berlin vs Borussia Mönchengladbach Prediction – Bundesliga Round 7 Preview & Lineups

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⚽ Union Berlin vs Borussia Mönchengladbach – Bundesliga Round 7 Preview

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On October 17, 2025, Union Berlin host Borussia Mönchengladbach at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei, at 19:30 Berlin time, in a match that could define early season momentum for both clubs. Union Berlin are aiming to stabilize after an uneven start, while Gladbach are under pressure to break a deeply troubling run of games without a win.

🟪 Union Berlin – Home Hope & Mixed Form

Union Berlin have shown flashes of solidity but also concern in the 2025/26 Bundesliga so far. Through six matches, their record is modest: about 7 points, sitting mid-lower-mid table. They have won, drawn, and lost matches, showing vulnerability especially when away and inconsistency attacking from open play.

At home, however, Union typically defend better, benefitting from strong crowd support, set-piece strength, and defensive organization. Key players like Christopher Trimmel (if fit), András Schäfer, Rani Khedira, and forwards like Andrej Ilić or Jeong Woo-Yeong are likely to be crucial in both creating chances and holding structure.

Union have been somewhat leaky in defense, averaging over a goal conceded per match, but sequences of pressure from stronger teams usually expose them. Their home matches often produce more action — either in terms of shots, set-pieces, or goalmouth chances.

🟦 Borussia Mönchengladbach – Struggles & Need for Revival

Borussia Mönchengladbach head into this fixture in alarming form. They are languishing near the bottom of the table, with very few wins so far. Gladbach’s confidence appears low — they haven’t won in a long stretch of matches (over a dozen in the Bundesliga).

Offensively, they’ve been blunt, struggling to convert chances, while defensively they have been prone to mistakes under pressure. Key injuries and form dips among attackers and creative midfielders have hurt them. Coach Eugen Polanski will need to find ways to lift spirits and discipline his squad, especially away from home where Gladbach are even more exposed.

📊 Head-to-Head History

Union Berlin versus Gladbach has historically been a fairly balanced but slightly Union-favored matchup:

  • out of 13–14 prior meetings, Union Berlin have won about 6, Gladbach about 4, and 3–4 matches ended in a draw.

  • At Union’s Alte Försterei, Union’s home ground, they have had the upper hand: several wins and draws in recent seasons.

  • Matches between the two tend to see a moderate number of goals and occasional defensive lapses from both sides. Over/under 2.5 goals is evenly split in past H2Hs, though there’s a slight lean toward matches having at least 2–3 goals.

🧩 Predicted Lineups

Here are the expected lineups (barring late injuries or tactical changes) based on 2025 rosters and recent match usage:

Union Berlin (likely 3–5–2 or 4–2–3–1):
Goalkeeper: Frederik Rønnow
Defenders: Diogo Leite, Leopold Querfeld, Danilho Doekhi (plus contributions from full-backs or wing-backs like Trimmel or another)
Midfield: Rani Khedira, András Schäfer; wide/attacking support: Jeong Woo-Yeong, Christian Gentner or substitutes; creative link possibly Andrej Ilić
Attack: Benedict Hollerbach / Oliver Burke

Borussia Mönchengladbach (likely 4–3–3 or 4–2–3–1):
Goalkeeper: (likely their regular starter)
Defenders: a back four with central pairing possibly struggling with cohesion; full-backs pushing forward when possible
Midfield: a combination of defensive midfielders trying to shore up space; key creative or box-to-box options if available
Attack: forwards may include some less-established names due to form/injury, pressing to break down Union’s defense

🧠 Tactical Analysis

  • Union’s Strengths: Home pressure, set-piece proficiency, wing-backs providing support, compactness in defense. They tend to force opponents into making mistakes and use transitions or crosses into the box.

  • Gladbach’s Challenges: Low confidence, difficulty creating chances, defensive vulnerabilities especially against teams who press or dominate possession. Away games have been particularly tricky.

  • Key Battle: Midfield control will be crucial. If Union can dominate there, they can force Gladbach to chase and leave space behind. Also, how both teams deal with set-pieces – corners and free-kicks – could be decisive.

  • Match Tempo: Probably starts cautiously, especially from Gladbach. Union likely to press early, try to score first and then control the tempo. If Gladbach fall behind, they may open up and risk more, leading to more goalmouth action.

🔮 Match Prediction

Given the data and recent form:

  • Predicted Score: Union Berlin 2–1 Borussia Mönchengladbach

  • Both Teams to Score: Yes (probable)

  • Total Goals: Over 2.5

  • First Goal Scorer: Andrej Ilić or Union Berlin striker

🏁 Conclusion

This fixture looks like a chance for Union Berlin to leverage their home advantage and superior recent H2H record to secure a much-needed win. Borussia Mönchengladbach, in contrast, must resolve defensive issues and find attacking fluidity to avoid another stumble. A competitive match, likely with end-to-end moments, but Union’s edge at home and Gladbach’s struggles suggest a narrow home victory.

Prediction: Union Berlin to win 2–1.