Both teams will be aiming to return to winning ways after being involved in entertaining draws in the Bundesliga last weekend.
Borussia Monchengladbach drew 3-3 away to Freiburg, while Wolfsburg were held 2-2 at home to Werder Bremen, so neutrals will be hoping to see plenty of goals between these sides on Friday night.
Lucas Holer had provided the hosts with the perfect start after only seven minutes, but Theoson Siebatcheu, Alassane Plea and Julian Weigl all struck back to give the visitors a commanding lead at the break. However, after Noah Weisshaupt had pulled one back, Vincenzo Grifo dispatched a penalty in the sixth minute of injury time to leave Gerardo Seoane's side heartbroken.
There have certainly been signs of improvement under the former Bayer Leverkusen boss in recent weeks, with consecutive victories against Heidenheim putting some distance between Gladbach and the relegation zone, while also sending them through to the third round of the DFB-Pokal. Ironically, they will host Wolfsburg in the last 16, as Die Fohlen look to lift Germany's domestic cup for the first time since 1995.
In the meantime, Seoane and his players will be desperate to beat the Wolves on Friday, especially as they would leapfrog their opponents into the top half of the table if they can win by two or more goals.
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