Dortmund vs Monchengladbach: Borussia Dortmund eye a return to winning ways when they face Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga on Sunday.
Match Details:Â
Teams: Dortmund vs Monchengladbach
Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany
Date: Sunday 20th February, 2022
Time: 10:00 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
Dortmund eye a winning return after their mid-week loss to Rangers at home 4-2 in the Europa League Round of 32 match 1st leg.
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Tavernier, Morelos, Lundstram and Zagadou (OG) scored the goals for the visitors while strikes from Bellingham and Guerreiro weren’t enough for Dortmund.
This loss puts Dortmund under pressure in their return leg as they have a mountain to climb in order to remain alive in the competition.
On the other hand, Monchengladbach beat Augsburg 3-2 in their previous Bundesliga clash to return to winning ways.
Kone, Hofmann and Bensebaini scored the goals for the hosts while Iago and Finnbogason found the net for Augsburg.
This was Monchengladbach’s first win in their last 5 matches and aim to build on the same.
Monchengladbach is in 13th place after that win with 26 points from 22 matches.
Both sides last met in September, where Monchengladbach beat Dortmund 1-0 through Zakaria’s effort.
Form Guide
Dortmund: LWLWL
Monchengladbach: WDLLL
Last Matches of both teams:
Dortmund 2-4 Rangers
Monchengladbach 3-2 Augsburg
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Dortmund vs Monchengladbach in India?
The live stream is available on the Sony LIV App, Jio TV; while the broadcast is on Sony TEN 2.
Team News
Haaland, Akanji, Schmelzer, Morey and Meunier remain out for the hosts due to long term injuries.
Stindl and Doucouré are the absentees for the visitors due to knee and muscle issues respectively.
Dortmund possible 11:
Kobel, Can, Hummels, Zagadou, Guerreiro, Dahoud, Witsel, Bellingham, Brandt, Reus and Malen
Monchengladbach possible 11:
Sommer, Elvedi, Friedrich, Ginter, Bensebaini, Neuhaus, Koné, Lainer, Plea, Hofmann and Embolo
Prediction: Dortmund 2-0 Monchengladbach
Dortmund is the stronger side at the moment and should register a win here which helps them keep pressure on table toppers, Bayern Munich.
Players to watch out for: Malen, Reus, Embolo and Hofmann.