Borussia Monchengladbach vs Wolfsburg Prediction 05.12.2023

• Competition: Germany - DFB Pokal
• Date: Tuesday, 5th, December 2023
• Kickoff: 19:45 UTC / 20.45 CET
• Venue: Borussia-Park (Monchengladbach)

Wolfsburg will strive to secure a spot in the DFB-Pokal quarterfinals as they go head-to-head with Bundesliga counterparts Wolfsburg at BORUSSIA-PARK on Tuesday evening.

After carelessly surrendering a two-goal lead in the Borussen Derby and conceding three points to their namesake in a tough 2-4 defeat, Monchengladbach swiftly regained their momentum by securing a narrow 2-1 victory against Hoffenheim in their den over the weekend. With Saturday's triumph, Die Fohlen continue their rapid ascent up the table, now comfortably positioned at number eight with 16 points to their name, just four behind the coveted European spots. With a renewed sense of form, the Lower Rhine outfit is determined to secure progress into the national cup's quarterfinals, having previously overcome Bundesliga new-boys Heidenheim with a commanding 3-1 win.

Their round of 16 rival, Wolfsburg, is struggling to find consistency in form this season and if they continue with such zig-zag performances, it will be difficult for them to challenge for European exit. During the weekend clash, Die Wolfe received a serious slap at the hands of not-so-strong Bochum, succumbing to a heavy 1-3 defeat on the road, missing out on a chance to move closer to the European spots. Saturday's setback came after they got the better of RB Leipzig for the second time this season in a 1-0 win, having previously knocked Die Roten Bullen out of the DFB-Pokal second round with a narrow 2-1 win.

Borussia M'gladbach vs Wolfsburg Betting Tips: Gladbach to Win

Even though it's a cup tie, we anticipate both managers to field their key players this time around, aiming to progress into the last eight of the DFB-Pokal. Yet, evaluating the recent displays of both teams, it appears that Gladbach is much closer to securing a spot in the quarterfinals than their Bundesliga counterparts. Furthermore, Die Fohlen have transformed their Borussia-Park into an impregnable fortress in recent weeks, extending their victorious streak to four home games with a narrow 2-1 triumph over Hoffenheim this weekend. Besides, Gladbach's offensive front operates exceptionally well on their green turf, rattling the net an average of three times during this triumphant home sequence, and they will attempt to pack Wolfsburg's bags from the DFB-Pokal midweek. 

That seems a very likely scenario, knowing that Die Wohle have been disappointing away from home this term, with Niko Kovac's men suffering a disastrous six-game losing streak, highlighted by a painful 1-3 defeat against the relatively weak Bochum this Saturday. And that's not all. In fact, we have to go back four years to find the last traces of Wolfsburg's victory over Gladbach. Throughout this time frame, Die Fohlen has asserted dominance over their Lower Saxony counterparts on four occasions, securing victory and playing to an equal number of stalemates, with one such triumphant moment unfolding earlier this season when Borussia dismantled them with a resounding 4-0 victory. Firm in our belief, we contend that Gladbach, armed with the requisite elements and buoyed by the enthusiastic support of their fans, is poised to outclass their cup opponents and find themselves among the top eight in the DFB Pokal.