Europa League
2019-11-28 - Wolfsberger AC vs Borussia Monchengladbach
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football ; UEFA Europa League: Group J
Stadion Graz Liebenau – Graz
Thursday, 28th November 2019 - kickoff 18:55 CET
Wolfsberger AC
Wolfsberger AC shocked Borussia Monchengladbach in their first game in this group, heavily beating them with 0-4. However, they are winless ever since, drawing once against Roma and losing their last two games against Istanbul Basaksehir with 1-0 and 0-3. They are still in contention for the second spot, but they must win their remaining two games against Borussia Monchengladbach and Roma.
Wolfsburger AC have suffered 3 defeats in their last 4 games in all competitions, so their recent form is not very good. They improved their confidence a bit by beating Mattersburg with 1-4 in their last game in the Austrian championship.
Interestingly, Wolfsberger AC have been promoted to the Austrian first division in 2012 and this is only their second European campaign in their short history. In the season 2015/16, Borussia Dortmund beat them with 5-0 and 1-0 in the third qualifying round of the Europa League. This is their first ever participation in the Europa League groups.
The overall record of Wolfsberger AC in Europe is 3 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw. At home they have managed just one victory, one draw and two defeats.
For this game Wolfsberger AC will be weakened with the absence of their standard central defender Nemanja Rnic, who received red card in the last European game and is suspended.
Borussia Monchengladbach
Borussia Monchengladbach`s run of 4 straight wins came to an end last weekend, when they got defeated by Union Berlin with 2-0 in the Bundesliga. That defeat probably came in right time for them as it will keep them alert before the final few games until the mid-season break.
Borussia Monchengladbach needs at least 4 points from their remaining two games against Wolfsberger AC and Istanbul Basaksehir to progress, and I expect them to deliver. They are pretty good side this season that plays attractive football. Despite them shockingly losing their first duel against Wolfsberger AC, this game should be quite different.
Interesting fact is that Borussia Monchengladbach have never lost an away game in the group stage of Europa League. So far they have drawn 6 and won 2 of their total of 8 away games in the group stages of this competition.
Regarding games against Austrian sides, Borussia Monchengladbach have 6 wins and 4 defeats in 11 matches, but majority of those games were played a few decades ago.
Borussia Monchengladbach have their strongest line-up available for this match, with the exception of defensive midfielder Christoph Kramer, who is out suspended.
The Betting Verdict
Wolfsberger AC recent performances in this group were far from good. They struggled to create chances let alone pick up any points. They shocked everyone with their high victory over Borussia Monchengladbach in the first round, but that is probably because Borussia Monchengladbach had a very bad day back then.
Visitors have significantly raised their form since a month ago and I believe they will manage a victory here. Take Borussia Monchengladbach to win at nice odds.
The Pick :
Wolfsberger AC 0-2 Borussia Monchengladbach
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Borussia Monchengladbach to win at odds of 1.80 at Bet365
