How to watch Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Monchengladbach TODAY; Bundesliga broadcast

The Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Monchengladbach match will be broadcast on ESPN+ Plus on Saturday, January 18, at 12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT. From the BayArena, Xabi Alonso's team seeks to consolidate its position at the top of the Bundesliga, while Gerardo Seoane's Borussia Monchengladbach aims to regain momentum after inconsistent results. Find out how both teams are performing, their strengths, and what’s at stake in this compelling matchup.

How Is Bayer Leverkusen Performing?

Bayer Leverkusen is in excellent form, sitting second in the table with 38 points, just steps away from the top. In their most recent match, they secured a 1-0 victory against Mainz 05, demonstrating defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. Before that, they achieved an exciting 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund, showcasing their ability to manage games and stay composed under pressure.

In previous matches, they defeated Rot-Weiss Oberhausen 2-0 in a friendly, maintaining their strong form. In the Bundesliga, they achieved a commanding 5-1 victory over Freiburg and a 2-0 away win against Augsburg, solidifying their credentials as serious title contenders. Their winning streak also extends to European competitions, where they defeated Inter Milan 1-0 and overwhelmed Red Bull Salzburg 5-0 in the Champions League.

Recent Bayer Leverkusen Matches:

• January 14: Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 Mainz 05
• January 10: Borussia Dortmund 2-3 Bayer Leverkusen
• January 5: Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 Rot-Weiss Oberhausen (friendly)
• December 21: Bayer Leverkusen 5-1 Freiburg
• December 14: Augsburg 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen

How Is Borussia Monchengladbach Performing?

Borussia Monchengladbach has had an inconsistent campaign, sitting in 11th place with 24 points. In their most recent match, they suffered a 5-1 loss to Wolfsburg, where defensive errors proved costly. Before that, they were narrowly defeated 1-0 by Bayern Munich, showing defensive improvement but lacking offensive sharpness.

In recent competitions, they drew 2-2 against NEC Nijmegen in a friendly, highlighting their struggle to maintain leads. In the Bundesliga, they secured a significant 2-1 victory over Hoffenheim, excelling in high pressing and counterattacks. Earlier, they defeated Holstein Kiel 4-1, demonstrating glimpses of their offensive potential.

Recent Borussia Monchengladbach Matches:

• January 14: Wolfsburg 5-1 Borussia Monchengladbach
• January 11: Borussia Monchengladbach 0-1 Bayern Munich
• January 5: Borussia Monchengladbach 2-2 NEC Nijmegen (friendly)
• December 21: Hoffenheim 1-2 Borussia Monchengladbach
• December 14: Borussia Monchengladbach 4-1 Holstein Kiel

Possible Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen:

• Matej Kovar
• Nordi Mukiele
• Edmond Tapsoba
• Piero Hincapie
• Jeremie Frimpong
• Exequiel Palacios
• Granit Xhaka
• Alex Grimaldo
• Aleix Garcia
• Florian Wirtz
• Patrik Schick

Borussia Monchengladbach:

• Moritz Nicolas
• Joe Scally
• Ko Itakura
• Nico Elvedi
• Luca Netz
• Rocco Reitz
• Julian Weigl
• Alassane Plea
• Kevin Stoger
• Robin Hack
• Tomas Cvancara

Predictions

Odds:

• Bayer Leverkusen: -420
• Draw: +550
• Borussia Monchengladbach: +1050

Match Details

• Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
• Time: 12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT
• Tournament: Bundesliga
• Stadium: BayArena

How to Watch Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Monchengladbach Live?

• Broadcast: ESPN+ Plus