Form and Lineup of Borussia Monchengladbach
A difficult schedule is preventing Polanski's team from putting together unbeaten runs. Since the start of 2026, Monchengladbach have suffered six defeats — all losses have come in games against sides from the top eight. On the other hand, Borussia have clearly dropped points in matches against inconsistent opponents such as Werder Bremen (1:1), Koln (3:3) and Heidenheim 1846 (2:2). A week ago the Foals clearly deserved to score in Leipzig: RB won by the narrowest of margins (1:0), but the football was thrilling (1.66 vs 2.57 on xG). At home, however, Monchengladbach are on a four-match unbeaten run — over this stretch they have conceded more than one goal only in the game against Heidenheim 1846.
Key Numbers for Borussia Monchengladbach
In 2026, on their own pitch, Polanski's team have allowed only 6.69 xGA in six matches — the best figure in the Bundesliga.
Under 2.5 goals has landed in three of Monchengladbach's last four home games — in two of them the bet Both teams to score – No has also come in.
Outside the top eight, only Mainz 05 (44) and Hamburger SV (48) have conceded fewer goals than Borussia (49 conceded).
Potential Borussia Monchengladbach Lineup (4-4-2): Moritz Nicolas — Lukas Ullrich, Kevin Diks, Nico Elvedi, Joe Scally — Yannik Engelhardt, Philipp Sander, Rocco Reitz, Jens Castrop — Haris Tabakovic, Franck Honorat
Unavailable: Tiago Pereira, Tim Kleindienst (both injured)
Form and Lineup of Mainz 05
After an impressive five-match winning streak, Fischer's team have suddenly hit a crisis. Since last Sunday, the Carnival Club have suffered goalless defeats to Freiburg (0:1) in the Bundesliga and Strasbourg (0:4) in the Europa Conference League. If the setback in the German league did not become a major shock (the gap from the relegation zone remains comfortable), the exit from European competition can be considered a failure. At home, Mainz 05 beat the French side thanks to two early goals, but in the return match the team's passive style immediately caught up with them. Over 90 minutes they generated only 0.24 xG, even though by the 74th minute they were trailing on aggregate. Club leader Amiri had a nightmare game — he came on after the break, failed to improve the attack and was then sent off after the final whistle. In both meetings with Strasbourg, the Carnival Club had no more than 40% possession — their counter-attacking approach is quickly read by experienced opponents.
Key Numbers for Mainz 05
In the last eight matches in all competitions involving Fischer's team, the bet Both teams to score – No has landed six times.
Away in the Bundesliga, Mainz 05 have scored 18 goals — the worst record among teams who have picked up 16+ points.
Top scorer Amiri (10+2) has been struggling since his injury. He has no goal contributions since 20 February.
Potential Mainz 05 Lineup (4-4-2): Daniel Batz — Philipp Mwene, Nicolas Ferachnig, Dominik Kohr, Stefan Posch, Danny da Costa — Paul Nebel, Kaysu Sano, Sota Kawasaki — Sheraldo Becker, Philipp Titz
Unavailable: Silas Mvumpu, Maxim Leitsch, Lee Jae Sung, Casey Bost, Benedikt Hollerbach
Match Referee
Tobias Welz (Germany)
Matches – 11 (Bundesliga, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 51;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 9%.
