Prediction FC Union Berlin vs Borussia Mönchengladbach 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the Bundesliga on 17/10/2025

Teams on a Collision Course in Köpenick

The Stadion An der Alten Försterei will host a clash with plenty riding on pride and momentum as FC Union Berlin welcome Borussia Mönchengladbach on 17/10/2025. Union sit in 13th with seven points from six matches while Gladbach are struggling down in 17th with just three points. The form lines paint a picture of two sides that have been inconsistent defensively but able to produce fireworks in attack — an enticing mix for neutrals and bettors alike.

Form, Recent Results and Match Context

Union’s recent league sequence has produced a mix of heavy defeats and a thrilling away victory: a 0-2 reverse at Leverkusen, a goalless draw with Hamburg, a thrilling 4-3 win at Eintracht Frankfurt, a 2-4 home loss to Hoffenheim and a 0-3 loss at Borussia Dortmund. Those results underline a team capable of scoring but vulnerable at the back — eight goals scored, 13 conceded in six league outings.

Gladbach’s recent string is similarly bruised: a 0-0 home stalemate with Freiburg, a 4-6 shootout loss to Eintracht, a 1-1 draw at Leverkusen and damaging defeats to Werder Bremen (0-4) and VfB Stuttgart (0-1). The numbers bear out their problems: just five goals scored and 12 conceded so far. Their attack produces chances — Gladbach average more total and dangerous attacks than Union — but their defensive frailties have been costly.

Bookmakers make Union a modest favourite at home with best odds of 2.22 (implied probability ~45%), while a Gladbach win sits around 3.05 and the draw at 3.40. That market pricing suggests a close contest with a small edge to the hosts.

Tactical Outlook and Key Indicators

Union have shown a tendency toward open games — four of their six matches have gone over 2.5 goals, and their home fixtures carry a 66.67% BTTS rate. Gladbach, despite their low table position, are no strangers to goal-heavy matches: their recent 4-6 defeat and several open encounters underline the likelihood of goals when defensive lapses occur. Statistically Gladbach generate more attacks and more shots on target, but they’ve been punished when caught out.

The only recent head-to-head listed saw Gladbach take a 2-1 win in February 2025, adding another data point that both teams can find the net in this fixture.

Prediction and Betting Suggestion

With both sides conceding frequently, Union’s home scoring form and Gladbach’s capacity to both create and concede chances, the clearest trend here is goals. The data supports a match with multiple goals and contributions from both teams rather than a cautious stalemate.

Betting suggestion: Goal market — Back Over 2.5 goals & Both Teams To Score. This combo aligns with Union’s 66.67% over-2.5 record at the moment, Gladbach’s recent high-scoring encounters and the overall defensive vulnerability shown by both clubs.