Match facts ahead of #FCBBMG

Everything you need to know ahead of the upcoming away game against FC Bayern (Friday, 7th January, 20:30 CET).

Spectators:

• Due to the ongoing pandemic, large-scale events are not allowed any spectators. As a result, no fans will attend Friday’s game at the Allianz Arena.

Head-to-head record:

• This will be the 108th meeting between FCB and Borussia in the Bundesliga. The Bavarians have the edge, having won 51 of the matches to date, with the Foals recording just 26 wins in comparison (plus 30 draws).
• Since summer 2014, no side has taken as many points against Bayern in the Bundesliga as Gladbach (21 from 15 games). The head-to-head record during this timeframe is even (W6, D3, L6) from a Borussia perspective).
• No side has collected more points against Bayern than Gladbach over the last 10 or so years (28 since 2011/12).

Statistics – presented by UNIBET:

• Borussia are currently on a five-game winless run in the Bundesliga. After four straight defeats, the Foals ended 2021 with a 1-1 draw at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
• Gladbach have 19 points on the board at the halfway stage, a lower tally than in each of the last four seasons (always between 28 and 35 points). However, in Frankfurt, Adi Hütter collected a total of 15 more points in the second half of campaigns.
• The two sides with the most shots this season will face off on Friday night. Only Bayern (340) have taken more shots than Borussia (261) this season.
• FC Bayern have 43 points to their name at the halfway point – their best return in six years since earning 46 points under Pep Guardiola in 2015/16.
• Bayern have won each of their last five Bundesliga games, extending their lead at the top over second-place Dortmund to nine points. This is their biggest advantage so far this season.

Officials:

• Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the DFL will announce the officials on the day of the game.

Social Media:

• Fans can follow the match on social media using the hashtag #FCBBMG, or by following Borussia’s English language accounts on Facebook and Twitter.