Is Polanski the long-term solution for Gladbach?

After just one competitive game as interim coach, there are growing signs that Eugen Polanski could become the long-term solution on the Borussia Mönchengladbach bench. Seoane’s successor has brought a breath of fresh air, instilled belief in the team’s own strength and, on his debut in Leverkusen, secured a 1-1 draw. Nevertheless, the Foals are still waiting for their first three points this season. If my Gladbach vs. Frankfurt tip is anything to go by, that won’t change on Saturday evening.

Instead, it is likely that the visitors from the Main metropolis will want to respond to their bitter 3-4 home defeat against Union Berlin. For Eintracht, it was already their second league defeat in a row, which meant that, despite two wins on the first two matchdays, SGE has now dropped to sixth place in the standings.

To prevent Gladbach’s prediction of a home win from coming true, the Eagles will have to show a different side to their defense than they have recently. And that’s against the backdrop of another complicated away game in the Champions League at Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

Gladbach vs. Frankfurt prediction AI

Artificial intelligence seems pretty unimpressed by the change of coach at the home side. In fact, “BETSiE” gives Eintracht Frankfurt a very high chance of winning away. The predicted probability of 53.7% can be converted into odds of 1.87. However, the Interwetten app is even offering 2.25 for an SGE win, so the value is definitely to be found in the Gladbach vs. Frankfurt AI prediction for a win for the Hessians. This is also confirmed by the estimated xG values of 1.47 to 2.11 in favor of Toppmöller’s team.

Gladbach – Statistics & current form

Borussia Mönchengladbach is in danger of setting a negative record this weekend. In their own Bundesliga history, the Foals have gone a maximum of twelve matches without a win. If the betting odds on a Rhineland victory between Gladbach and Frankfurt on Saturday evening fail to pay off again, this mark will be reached once more. Looking back at the last eleven Bundesliga games across the season, they have only managed to pick up four points. In the current season, Borussia has two points from four games. 17th place in the interim rankings is the sad reality.

Gladbach continues to struggle with personnel problems

However, hope has returned following the change of coach. In Polanski’s debut in Leverkusen, the Foals showed improvement in many areas. Above all, there was a significant increase in terms of willingness to run, passion, and commitment. Thanks to a late goal, they managed a 1-1 draw.

Nevertheless, there is still plenty of room for improvement. The offense in particular is not performing well. One goal scored after four match days, meaning three goalless performances, is a poor showing. No other team is performing so far below its xG value as the team from the Lower Rhine.

This, in turn, is due to the tense personnel situation in attack. National player Kleindienst is still in rehabilitation training and will return after the next international break at the earliest. With Honorat and Hack, two other key players are also missing due to injury. However, it is doubtful whether the mentality demanded by Polanski will be enough to bring a stronger Eintracht side to its knees. I think it is more likely that Borussia will remain winless in their sixth consecutive Bundesliga home game.

Frankfurt – Statistics & current form

After two wins on the first two matchdays, Eintracht Frankfurt was already being touted as a hot contender for the 25/26 championship. Many experts even said that SGE could become Bayern’s closest rival. Around three weeks later, however, disillusionment has set in around Deutsche Bank Park.

Will Can Uzun’s mega streak continue?

Two disappointing performances in Leverkusen (1-3) and at home against Union Berlin (3-4) not only resulted in two defeats, but also seven (!) goals conceded. The defense currently seems anything but solid and is prone to individual mistakes. This is one reason why it makes sense to put the odds on over goals between Gladbach and Frankfurt on your betting slip. Interwetten is offering 1.50 for over 2.5. However, in order to cash out the Interwetten new customer bonus, odds of 1.70 or higher are required.

This is where Can Uzun comes in, who has had a formidable season so far and has an incredible six points to his name. The Turkish international has scored in all four Bundesliga games and, thanks to his finishing skills, is logically also a potential goalscorer for Saturday. Interwetten is offering odds of 3.45 for this bet, for which you can also use the exclusive €10 Interwetten free bet.

In any case, Frankfurt’s offense is capable of a lot. Only FC Bayern has scored more than their eleven goals. Jonny Burkardt and Co. have scored at least three goals in five of their six competitive games. If SGE can build on their previous performances, they will be back at the top of the table. If their defensive weaknesses prevail, they could quickly find themselves in the middle of the table.

Gladbach – Frankfurt Head-to-head record

In the Bundesliga, Eintracht Frankfurt has celebrated more victories and scored more goals against Borussia Mönchengladbach than against any other club. In the recent past, the Foals have also proven to be a favorite opponent for SGE. The Hessians have remained unbeaten against Gladbach eight times in a row (4-4-0).

In seven of these last eight direct Bundesliga duels, both teams have always scored at least one goal. Nevertheless, the mark of over 4.5 goals has only been broken once in this review. Last season’s encounters ended in a 1-1 draw at Borussia Park and a 2-0 home win for Frankfurt in the Main metropolis.

Gladbach – Frankfurt Tip

Statistically speaking, it is definitely not an advantage for either team to play in the top match of the matchday on Saturday evening. Frankfurt, for example, have not won any of their last eight away matches on Saturday. Gladbach, meanwhile, have only won once in their last 17 Saturday evening matches. However, all of this will be irrelevant this weekend as the Bundesliga enters its fifth matchday. The cards will be reshuffled and, according to the odds, SGE has all the trump cards in its hand at Borussia Park.

I agree with this assessment and therefore recommend betting on the visitors to win. The betting odds on a goal by Uzun are also interesting. Less risk-averse bettors can opt for a match combo. Between Gladbach and Frankfurt, betting on X2 with over 1.5 goals brings odds of 1.60 at NEO.bet. My fictitious stake is six units.