RB Leipzig - Borussia Moenchengladbach

Both sides enter this opening Bundesliga matchday with significant momentum after dominant displays in the DFB Pokal. RB Leipzig are set to host Borussia Moenchengladbach at Red Bull Arena Leipzig on 29 August 2026, looking to carry their clinical form from a six-goal demolition of Eintracht Trier into the new league season. The hosts will be forced to adjust their strategy without the services of the injured Christoph Baumgartner and Romulo Cruz, but the expected XI remains anchored by the defensive solidity of Willi Orban and the creative threat of Antonio Nusa.

Borussia Moenchengladbach arrive following their own emphatic five-goal victory against TSV Schott Mainz. Their recent history against Leipzig has been defined by defensive grit, including a goalless draw in November 2025 and a narrow victory in March 2025. With Moritz Nicolas expected in goal and Tim Kleindienst leading the attack, the visitors will aim to disrupt Leipzig's rhythm in this latest league encounter.