Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Wolfsburg DFB-Pokal Preview – Prediction, Team news, Lineups – Football News, Previews, Predictions, Transfers

Borussia Monchengladbach will face Wolfsburg in the DFB-Pokal clash on Tuesday, with both teams vying for a spot in the quarter-finals.

Match preview

Gladbach enters the match in good form, winning four of their last six games, including a recent victory against Hoffenheim. Alassane Plea’s goal was key in securing a win after Nathan Ngoumou’s late winner.

The team is aiming to continue their winning streak and advance in the cup, having comfortably secured wins in previous rounds.

Wolfsburg, on the other hand, faces inconsistency in their recent games.

They’ve won two out of their last five matches, with victories over RB Leipzig but also suffering a significant loss to Gladbach earlier this month. The team’s most recent fixture ended in a disappointing defeat to Bochum.

The hosts will aim to extend their good home form, having won their last four home matches at Borussia-Park. Meanwhile, Wolfsburg is eager to turn their away record around, having suffered six consecutive away losses.

Team News

Gladbach continues to miss out on Jonas Onlim, Ko Itakura, Tony Jantschke, Jordan, and Hannes Wolf due to injuries. Maximilian Wober, Julian Weigl, and Tomas Cvancara remain doubtful for the upcoming clash.

Nico Elvedi’s injury will need assessment before the match.

For Wolfsburg, Patrick Wimmer and Felix Nmecha are sidelined with injuries. Maximilian Arnold, Amin Sarr, and Sebastiaan Bornauw are doubts after missing their last game against Bochum.

Joakim Maehle might make a return after recovering from illness.

Probable Lineups

Borussia Monchengladbach:(3-5-2)

Nicolas;

Scally, Chiarodia, Friedrich;

Honorat, Kone, Neuhaus, Reitz, Netz;

Ngoumou, Plea

Wolfsburg:(3-4-3)

Casteels;

Lacroix, Zesiger, Jenz;

Maehle, Vranckx, Svanberg, Rogerio;

Majer, Cerny, Wind

Prediction: Borussia Monchengladbach 2-1 Wolfsburg

Considering Gladbach’s recent victory against Wolfsburg and their strong home form, they might have the edge in this contest. Expect a closely contested game, but Gladbach could secure the win and progress to the next round.