Werder Bremen vs Borussia Monchengladbach Prediction - Bundesliga

Desperate for points at Weserstadion

At 9:30 PM on January 31, 2026, Werder Bremen will host Borussia Monchengladbach in a Bundesliga match at the Weserstadion. This match is considered a clash between teams striving to escape their current crisis. Werder Bremen is currently in 15th place with 18 points, just a narrow margin above the relegation zone. Meanwhile, the visiting team, Borussia Monchengladbach, is in 11th place with 20 points.

Current ranking position

Performance analysis and statistics

Werder Bremen: Defense in a state of alarm.

Werder Bremen are going through an extremely difficult period, having won only 4 out of 19 matches. Their biggest problem lies in their defense, having conceded 37 goals, an average of 1.9 goals per game. Having only won 3 home games since the start of the season has fans worried about their ability to secure points against Gladbach.

Borussia Monchengladbach: Hope from the away game

Despite their less-than-impressive form in their last five matches, including three losses, Gladbach still demonstrate superior attacking ability and consistency. With five wins since the start of the season (including three away wins), they have reason to be confident heading into Weserstadion. Gladbach also boasts a better goal difference than their opponents, having scored 23 goals.

A history of dramatic confrontations.

In their last five encounters, the results have been fairly balanced, with Borussia Monchengladbach winning two matches, Werder Bremen winning one, and two ending in a draw. Notably, matches between the two teams often feature a high number of goals.

• September 14, 2025: Gladbach 0 - 4 Bremen
• March 15, 2025: Bremen 2 - 4 Gladbach
• November 3, 2024: Gladbach 4 - 1 Bremen
• May 4, 2024: Bremen 2 - 2 Gladbach

Team news: Injury storm sweeping through.

Both coaches are facing personnel challenges as the injury list continues to grow.

Werder Bremen's lineup

• Absent:V. Boniface (knee injury), A. Pieper (knee injury), M. Weiser (knee injury), M. Wober (muscle injury), N. Stark (lack of ball control).
• His availability for the match remains uncertain.F. Agu (ankle injury), I. Schmidt (head concussion).

Borussia Monchengladbach's lineup for the away team

• Absent:K. Diks (head injury), R. Hack (knee injury), T. Kleindienst (knee injury), N. Ngoumou (Achilles tendon injury), G. Reyna (muscle injury).

Analysis and predictions

Based on current statistics and strength, Borussia Monchengladbach is considered to have a higher chance of securing points. With a predicted 45% chance of a win for the away team and 45% for a draw, Werder Bremen only has a 10% chance of retaining all three points. It is likely to be a closely contested match with few goals due to the crucial nature of the relegation battle.

Predicted result:A draw or a Borussia Monchengladbach win.

Team lineup updated at 20:53 on 31/01/2026

Official lineup

Werder Bremen

Diagram: 3-5-2

CoachHorst Steffen

Starting lineup:

• 30. Mio Backhaus (G)
• 22. Julián Malatini (D)
• 32. Marco Friedl (D)
• 31. Karim Coulibaly (D)
• 3. Yukinari Sugawara (M)
• 20. Romano Schmid (M)
• 14. Senne Lynen (M)
• 6. Jens Stage (M)
• 2. Olivier Deman (M)
• 11. Justin Njinmah (F)
• 7. Samuel Mbangula (F)

Substitutes:

• 13. Karl Hein
• 23. Isaac Schmidt
• 33. Mick Schmetgens
• 24. Patrice Čović
• 18. Cameron Puertas
• 27. Felix Agu
• 17. Marco Grüll
• 9. Keke Topp
• 19. Jovan Milošević

Borussia Mönchengladbach

Diagram: 3-5-2

CoachEugen Polanski

Starting lineup:

• 33. Moritz Nicolas (G)
• 16. Philipp Sanders (D)
• 30. Nico Elvedi (D)
• 2. Fabio Chiarodia (D)
• 29. Joseph Scally (M)
• 27. Rocco Reitz (M)
• 6. Yannik Engelhardt (M)
• 10. Florian Neuhaus (M)
• 20. Luca Netz (M)
• 9. Franck Honorat (F)
• 15. Haris Tabakovic (F)

Substitutes:

• 23. Jan Olschowsky
• 26. Lukas Ullrich
• 5. Marvin Friedrich
• 36. Wael Mohya
• 7. Kevin Stöger
• 17. Jens Castrop
• 8. Alejo Sarco
• 18. Shuto Machino
• 40. Jan Urbich