The Foals will be hopeful of continuing their winning run as they travel to the Fritz-Walter-Stadion for their league game against the Red Devils.
Kaiserslautern have had a dismal season in the Bundesliga this term as they find themselves in the relegation play-off place whereas Monchengladbach are in the midst of a dream run. Both teams will be looking to grab all three
points on Saturday, February 18, at the Fritz-Walter-Stadion.
FC Kaiserslautern
Marco Kurz’s men are fresh from a 2-0 away loss to Bayern Munich in the league and will be looking to get things back on track against the rejuvenated Foals. Die Roten Teufel have had a contrasting 2011/12 season compared to the
last campaign, where they finished seventh on the league table.
Kaiserslautern have been unable to win any of their last five games in the league and are strong contenders for relegation. One encouraging factor for the hosts is that they have not lost to Monchengladbach at home since 1995.
However, Kurz’s side are without a league victory in 11 games and will be desperate to claim all three points to climb out of the danger zone.
Borussia Monchengladbach
Lucien Favre’s men are having a dream spell this season in the Bundesliga and a win against Kaiserslautern will get them up to 46 points. Gladbach are unbeaten in their last five games that also include a DFB-Pokal win over Hertha
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Berlin-c7536 in the quarter-finals.
The Foals possess the best defence in the Bundesliga this term as only Bayer Leverkusen have managed to score twice against them in the current campaign.
Team News
FC Kaiserslautern
The hosts are likely to go in with a 4-4-2 formation. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sandro-Wagner-c32482 will start upfront with support from Christian Tiffert and Ariel Borysiuk in the central midfield.
Dorge Kouemaha is still recovering from his thigh problem and is the only casualty for the home side who otherwise, have a full strength squad available.
Borussia Monchengladbach
The Foals will also field in a 4-4-2 formation with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mike-Hanke-c25699 and Marco Reus forming a partnership upfront. There are no serious injury concerns for Favre as has been the case throughout, a factor that has contributed to Gladbach’s
success this season.
Players to Watch
Midfielder Olcay Sahan will be important to Kaiserslautern’s cause if they want to stage an upset against the Foals. The Turk has already given a good account of his creativity this season and he will be hoping
to continue his impressive form against the best defence in the Bundesliga. Sahan has so far scored once this term and an addition to his tally against Gladbach could play a vital part in claiming all three points.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marco-Reus-c23733 has been sensational this term and his impressive performances have played a crucial part in the club’s success this term. He will be willing to help Gladbach to achieve all three points and keep a close
check on Dortmund and Bayern Munich. The attacker has already scored 13 times this season.
Prediction
Kaiserslautern have been disappointing throughout this season and will certainly be the underdogs despite being the home side. On the other hand, Gladbach have been ominous so far this campaign and are likely contenders to get
all three points out of Saturday’s game. Favre’s men look favourites to emerge as 3-0 winners and close the gap on Bayern and Dortmund.
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