Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Competition | Bundesliga |
Matchday | 15 |
Date | Friday, December 19, 2025 |
Kick-off | 7:30 PM UTC (Check local listings for specific time) |
Venue | Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund |
Match Context
The Bundesliga closes out its mid-week fixtures with the highly anticipated "Borussen Derby" as third-placed Borussia Dortmund (BVB) hosts Borussia Mönchengladbach (BMG) at the Signal Iduna Park.
Dortmund currently sits third in the table with 29 points from 14 matches, but their recent form has been inconsistent, particularly at home where they have conceded in four straight matches. BVB is looking to consolidate its spot in the Champions League places and rebound from a recent poor result (a 1-1 draw against Freiburg).
Borussia Mönchengladbach, meanwhile, finds itself in 11th place with 16 points. While their recent form is mixed, they have proven to be a tough opponent away from home, with only one defeat in their last six fixtures on the road. The 'Foals' will be keen to end a poor run against their rivals; Dortmund holds a significant historical advantage in this derby.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Recent history strongly favours BVB. In the last 10 meetings, Dortmund has recorded six wins, one draw, and three losses against M'gladbach, although their most recent encounter ended in a 1-1 stalemate. Dortmund’s record at the Signal Iduna Park against M'gladbach is particularly strong.
Team News and Key Absentees
Borussia Dortmund (BVB) Dortmund faces significant challenges due to injuries and suspensions as the year draws to a close:
Suspended: Jobe Bellingham (midfielder, serving a two-match ban for a straight red card).
Injured/Unavailable: BVB will be without several key players including Julian Brandt, Waldemar Anton, Marcel Sabitzer, and Aaron Anselmino. Coach Niko Kovač will need to rely on depth, especially in midfield.
Borussia Mönchengladbach (BMG) The visitors also have a lengthy list of unavailable players, which will severely test their tactical options:
Injured/Unavailable: BMG is expected to be missing several key attacking and defensive options, including Florian Neuhaus, Franck Honorat, Nathan N'Goumou, Robin Hack, and striker Tim Kleindienst. This could force coach Gerardo Seoane to field a heavily rotated or modified starting XI.
Prediction
Despite Dortmund's recent dip in form and significant absences, the home advantage at the Signal Iduna Park is immense, and they often raise their game for the "Borussen Derby." However, M'gladbach's resilience on the road, combined with BVB's current defensive vulnerabilities, suggests this could be a high-scoring, tight affair. Given the personnel issues for both sides, a draw is plausible, but Dortmund's quality should narrowly prevail.
Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 2 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach
