{"id":553142,"date":"2020-06-07T15:21:16","date_gmt":"2020-06-07T19:21:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=553142"},"modified":"2021-12-29T19:42:26","modified_gmt":"2021-12-30T00:42:26","slug":"bundesliga-predictions-nils-petersen-dents-borussia-monchengladbachs-champions-league-hopes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/06\/07\/bundesliga-predictions-nils-petersen-dents-borussia-monchengladbachs-champions-league-hopes\/","title":{"rendered":"Bundesliga Predictions: Nils Petersen Dents Borussia Monchengladbach’s Champions League Hopes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another pulsating round of Bundesliga<\/a> matches have come to an end, with plenty of talking points and exciting action. Nils Petersen secured a crucial win for SC Freiburg<\/a> denting Borussia Monchengladbach\u2019s hopes of securing Champions League football in the process. Meanwhile, struggling Mainz<\/a> boosted their survival hopes with a crucial win at Eintracht Frankfurt<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, there were vital wins for Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Wolfsburg.<\/p>\n

Nils Petersen Dents Borussia Monchengladbach\u2019s Champions League Hopes<\/h2>\n

Petersen Secures the First Win in Five for SC Freiburg<\/h3>\n

Nils Petersen\u2019s tenth goal of the season secured a much-needed win for Freiburg as they keep their Europa League hopes alive. However, it was a huge dent in Borussia Monchengladbach\u2019s hopes of securing Champions League football.<\/p>\n

Gladbach dominated the first half creating several good opportunities to take the lead but found the Freiburg defence and goalkeeper Alex Schwolow in top form.<\/p>\n

Set pieces proved to be the dent in Gladbach\u2019s armour as Freiburg struck a crucial blow early in the second half. Petersen leapt above everyone else to head the home side in front latching onto Vincenzo Grifo\u2019s excellent cross. Gladbach\u2019s hopes of a comeback faded further when Alassane Plea was sent off for two yellow cards.<\/p>\n

The result sees Freiburg maintain eighth place but close the gap on the Europa League places to just two points. Gladbach stay fourth despite their defeat but maintain their place on goal difference.<\/p>\n

As Nils Petersen Takes His Tally to Ten Goals, Mainz Pick up Vital Away Win at Eintracht Frankfurt<\/h3>\n

Mainz boosted their chances of survival after collecting an excellent away win at inconsistent Eintracht Frankfurt. Goals from Moussa Niakhate and Pierre Malong ensured Mainz collected a first win in six games.<\/p>\n

A disappointing afternoon for Eintracht Frankfurt whose two-match winning run comes to an end. Adi Hutter left frustrated with missed opportunities and lack of defensive concentration.<\/p>\n

The visitors struck the opening goal on the cusp of half time thanks to Niakhate. The big centre half met Daniel Brosinki\u2019s corner and powered a header past Kevin Trapp. Pierre Malong secured Mainz\u2019s win tucking a shot into the bottom corner after latching onto Karim Onisiwo\u2019s pass.<\/p>\n

The result sees Mainz remain 15th<\/sup> but significantly, pull three points clear of the relegation zone. Eintracht Frankfurt remain stuck in the bottom half with a semi-final cup tie against Bayern Munich on the horizon.<\/p>\n

LWOF Bundesliga Predictions<\/h3>\n

LWOF\u2019s original predictions are in bold on the left, while the actual results are on the right.<\/em><\/p>\n

SC Freiburg 0-1 Borussia Monchengladbach<\/strong> \u2013 SC Freiburg 1-0 Borussia Monchengladbach<\/p>\n

Bayer Leverkusen 2-3 Bayern Munich<\/strong> \u2013 Bayer Leverkusen 2-4 Bayern Munich<\/p>\n

Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Hertha Berlin<\/strong> \u2013 Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Hertha Berlin<\/p>\n

Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 Mainz<\/strong> \u2013 Eintracht Frankfurt 0-2 Mainz<\/p>\n

Fortuna Dusseldorf 1-1 Hoffenheim<\/strong> \u2013 Fortuna Dusseldorf 2-2 Hoffenheim<\/p>\n

RB Leipzig 4-0 Paderborn<\/strong> \u2013 RB Leipzig 1-1 Paderborn<\/p>\n

FC Augsburg 2-2 Koln<\/strong> \u2013 FC Augsburg 1-1 Koln<\/p>\n

Union Berlin 1-0 Schalke<\/strong> \u2013 Union Berlin 1-1 Schalke<\/p>\n

Werder Bremen 0-2 Wolfsburg<\/strong> \u2013 Werder Bremen 0-1 Wolfsburg<\/p>\n

Up Next<\/h3>\n

Round 30 kicks off on Friday 12th<\/sup> June 2020. All games kick off on Saturday 13th<\/sup> June 2020 unless stated.<\/p>\n

Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig \u2013 Friday 12th<\/sup> June, 19:30 pm<\/p>\n

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Monchengladbach \u2013 Saturday 13th<\/sup> June, 17:30 pm<\/p>\n

Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Borussia Dortmund<\/p>\n

Hertha Berlin vs Eintracht Frankfurt<\/p>\n

Koln vs Union Berlin<\/p>\n

Paderborn vs Werder Bremen<\/p>\n

Wolfsburg vs SC Freiburg<\/p>\n

Mainz vs FC Augsburg \u2013 Sunday 14th<\/sup> June, 14:30 pm<\/p>\n

Schalke vs Bayer Leverkusen \u2013 Sunday 15th<\/sup> June, 17:00 pm<\/p>\n

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