Borussia Moenchengladbach - Elversberg

Can Borussia Moenchengladbach recover their defensive composure when they host Elversberg at Ista-Borussia-Park on 5 September 2026? The hosts arrive following a difficult 3-0 defeat against RB Leipzig, prompting a tactical reshuffle. The expected XI features Moritz Nicolas in goal behind a defensive line of Lukas Ullrich, Ko Itakura, Jan Leszcynski, and Kevin Diks. In midfield, the creative burden falls on Robin Hack and Kevin Stoeger, who are tasked with supporting Tim Kleindienst in attack to break down a resilient visiting side.

Elversberg travel with momentum after a high-scoring 3-2 Bundesliga victory over Bayer Leverkusen. Their expected XI, led by goalkeeper Nicolas Kristof and a midfield anchored by Lukasz Poreba and Felix Keidel, has shown clinical form in recent weeks. Having previously suffered a 5-0 defeat to the hosts in a 22 December 2020 DFB Pokal tie, Elversberg will look to prove their recent progress is sustainable. This matchday 2 encounter will test whether the visitors can maintain their attacking intensity against a home side eager to restore order.