Bayern Munich vs Monchengladbach Prediction, 5/8/2021 Bundesliga Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Josh Schonwald - 5/4/2021

Game: Bayern Munich vs Monchengladbach

Date: Saturday, May 8, 2021

Location: Allianz Arena in München, Germany

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bayern Munich (-200) Monchengladbach (+400)

Florian Neuhaus and Monchengladbach (12-10-9, 7th in Bundesliga) are headed to Allianz Arena on Saturday where they'll take on Bayern Munich (22-5-4, 1st in Bundesliga). The starting goaltenders are Manuel Neuer for Bayern Munich and Yann Sommer for Monchengladbach. The line on this game has Bayern Munich coming in at -200 and the Foals are at +400. The over/under is set at 4.

Bayern Munich played FSV Mainz 05 in their last match and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 2-1. In the passing game, they ended the game with a 92.8% passes received rate by completing 593 out of their 639 passing attempts in their last match. Bayern Munich attempted 15 dribbles in this contest and converted 12 of those tries for a rate of 80.0%. In regard to shooting accuracy, Bayern Munich wrapped this game up at a 26.7% rate by putting 4 shots on target out of 15 total shots. Bayern Munich has an average of 2.77 goals per 90 (86 goals in total) and have accounted for 67 assists in all contests this year.

Robert Lewandowski is a guy who should be able to impact this match for Bayern Munich. He has totaled 59 assists while tallying 39 yellow cards during his pro soccer career. Lewandowski has been a starter in 365 matches in his career and scores 0.83 goals per 90 minutes. The forward from Poland has recorded 304 goals scored in 32,778 professional minutes. Another player who should impact this match is Thomas Muller, the forward born in Germany. He has assisted on a goal 133 times so far in his career and he has scored 128 total goals. Muller has earned 28,455 minutes during 327 starting assignments and has earned himself 23 yellow cards. He currently averages 0.40 goals per 90 mins for his career.

The guy defending the goal for Bayern Munich is Manuel Neuer. Neuer (273-61-67 mark in his professional soccer career) has accounted for 201 clean sheets, which gives him a 46.2% clean sheet percentage. The goalie hailing from Germany has had 1,515 shots sent in his direction in 435 starts. His goals allowed per 90 mins is 0.82 (355 goals conceded) and his save percentage is 77.0. Neuer has seen the field for a total of 39,103 mins and has tallied 1,167 saves during his pro soccer career.

For their last match, Monchengladbach got the victory with a final of 5-0 against Arminia Bielefeld. Monchengladbach finished the match with a 90.5% successful dribble percentage by connecting on 19 out of the 21 dribbles they attempted. They finished this game by connecting on 583 of the 638 pass attempts for a percentage of 91.4%. Monchengladbach had 11 shots on goal out of their 19 shots attempted earning them a 57.9% clip when they last stepped onto the pitch. Having accumulated 58 goals and 39 assists in all competitions, Monchengladbach has an average of 1.87 goals and 1.26 assists per 90.

Florian Neuhaus will need to be on top of his game for Monchengladbach. The midfielder from Germany has totaled 9,361 mins and has scored 18 goals. He has collected 27 yellow cards so far in his pro soccer career and has helped on a goal 16 times. He scores 0.17 goals per 90 mins and has been a starter in 106 games during his soccer career. Be sure to keep an eye out for Jonas Hofmann, the midfielder representing Germany. Hofmann has been given a total of 14 yellow cards in 12,603 professional minutes (141 starting assignments). His goals per 90 minute average during his pro soccer career is 0.19. He has tallied 27 goals during his soccer career while assisting a teammate on a goal 35 times.

Yann Sommer will be looking after the goal for Monchengladbach. In his career, Sommer has surrendered 451 goals and has earned 1,214 stops in 388 starting assignments. He has surrendered 1.17 goals per 90 minutes while earning a mark of 190-90-102. He has earned a save % of 73.8 and his shutout rate is currently 29.4%. Sommer has tallied 114 shutouts while defending 1,656 shots against him in 34,695 mins throughout his career.

Who will win tonight's Bundesliga game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Monchengladbach (+400)

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