Team News: Raffael and Max Kruse lead Borussia Monchengladbach line against Mainz 05

Borussia Monchengladbach have opted for two strikers in attack as they take on European hopefuls Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga this afternoon.

The hosts will feature a partnership of Raffael and Max Kruse up top, with attacking support coming from a four-man midfield.

The two strikers will be looking for creative contributions from the likes of Juan Arango and Patrick Hermann from the wide positions.

Mainz will be looking for a big contribution from striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, who is supported by strike partner Shinji Okazaki.

The visitors will rely on Elkin Soto and Christoph Moritz to pull the strings from the centre of the pitch.

Borussia Monchengladbach: Ter Stegan; Korb, Stranzi, Jantschke, Dominguez, Nordveit, Kramer, Hermann, Arango, Raffael, Kruse

Mainz 05: Kariu; Pospech, Noveski, Geis, Moritz, Choupo-Moting, Bell, Soto, Diaz, Okazaki, Bungert