Score Prediction M. Gladbach vs Bayern Munich
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League leaders Bayern have revenge on their mind after losing at home to Gladbach on the opening day of the season while their hosts are looking to complete the double over the record German champions.
Four points separate the two clubs at the top of the table while Borussia Dortmund and Schalke, sandwiched in betweenthe sides, will also be keen observers on Friday night.
"We have respect, but we have no fear of Bayern," said Gladbach coach Lucien Favre.
"Of course they have incredible quality - they have practically the entire Germany national team with the additions of Ribery and Robben.
"But I am not even considering adefeat."
Neither is Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes, who knows that victory would be a big step towards the title in his first season back in charge.
"I am very confident," he said."We want to prevent Borussia from making a good start to the second half of the season and we want to win in Gladbach."
Gladbach midfielder Marco Reus has added further spice to the match by snubbing Bayern's approach and agreeing to join Dortmund next season.
He will now be keen to show Bayern what they have missed out on, although Gladbach's director of sport Max Eberl hopes the occasion does not go to his head.
"I hope that Marco does not get carried away wanting to show off to Bayern," he said at the pre-match press conference.
"He remains a player who can decide a game, even against Bayern, all by himself."
Favre has reported that Filip Daems is fit to play after injury while the suspended Dante will be replaced by Roel Brouwers.
There is little doubt in Heynckes' formation with Toni Kroos replacing the suspended Franck Ribery and Bastian Schweinsteiger returning to the side after missing the last monthof 2011 with a broken collarbone. (espnstar)
Germany Bundesliga I
Odds: 1/2 : 0
Recommended: M. Gladbach
Score Prediction: 2-2
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