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Borussia Mgladbach vs Mainz Match Summary
Competition | German Bundesliga |
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Match Date | Saturday 19 September 2026 |
Match Time | 14:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Mönchengladbach, ista-Borussia-Park |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Fußball Bundesliga |
A rock-bottom Borussia Mönchengladbach host a buoyant Mainz on Saturday in a Bundesliga fixture that pits a side in freefall against opponents who arrived on the front foot.
Die Fohlen are pointless after three games, having conceded 12 goals, and turned to interim boss Jan-Moritz Lichte after a 5-0 mauling at Freiburg cost the previous head coach his job.
Mainz travel to the Rhineland fresh off a 3-1 home defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt that ended their unbeaten start, but Die Nullfünfer still sit comfortably in the top half of the table.
There is history here too, with Mainz undefeated in 10 of their last 11 matches against Borussia M.Gladbach in all competitions, a run that leaves the hosts under real pressure.
Borussia Mgladbach vs Mainz Form
Gladbach are a mess at the back, having lost each of their last three Bundesliga outings and shipped at least three goals in every one of them. They enter this weekend with zero points and 12 goals conceded across their opening three matches. The dismissal of the previous coach after that 5-0 hiding at Freiburg tells its own story, and Lichte inherits a defence badly short on confidence.
Mainz look the sharper side despite a 3-1 home reverse to Eintracht Frankfurt that ended their unbeaten start. Striker Phillip Tietz has been in fine nick, scoring three times across the opening three games, while quick forward Sheraldo Becker was clocked as the Bundesliga's fastest player at 36.58 km/h. Kaishu Sano adds bite in the engine room for a direct, threatening away outfit.
Borussia Mgladbach vs Mainz Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Borussia Mgladbach: Tim Kleindienst (Suspended), Daiki Hashioka (Injured/doubtful), Hugo Bolin (Injured/doubtful), Zion Uno (Injured/out), Jens Castrop (Injured/out), Yukhym Konoplia (Injured/out), Noah Kühn (Injured/out), Elias Leopold (Injured/out)
Mainz: Robin Zentner (Injured/out), Silvan Widmer (Injured/out), Paul Nebel (Injured/out), Stefan Kutin Mvumpa (Injured/out), Dominik Kohr (Injured/out), Eric Martel (Injured/doubtful)
Borussia Mgladbach
The hosts have a lengthy absentee list to contend with. Tim Kleindienst is suspended after his red card at Freiburg, a real blow up front, while Hugo Bolin and Daiki Hashioka are both doubtful. Zion Uno, Jens Castrop, Yukhym Konoplia, Noah Kühn and Elias Leopold are all sidelined through injury, leaving Lichte with limited options as he looks to steady the ship.
Mainz
Mainz are without first-choice goalkeeper Robin Zentner, who faces several weeks out with a hand injury, so Alexander Schwolow deputises between the sticks. Paul Nebel and Silvan Widmer are both ruled out, with Dominik Kohr, Stefan Kutin Mvumpa and Eric Martel also unavailable for the trip to the Rhineland.
Borussia Mgladbach vs Mainz Predicted Lineup
Borussia Mgladbach
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Nicolas; Scally, Diks, Itakura, Ullrich; Stöger, Sander; Honorat, Bolin, Mohya; Lidberg
Mainz
Formation: 3-5-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: Schwolow; Potulski, Gruber, Posch; Caci, Amiri, Sano, Jae-Sung, Mwene; Becker, Tietz
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Borussia Mgladbach vs Mainz Key Stats & Match Facts
Mainz are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 matches against Borussia M.Gladbach in all competitions.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Borussia M.Gladbach's last five games in the Bundesliga.
Borussia M.Gladbach have conceded at least three goals in each of their last three Bundesliga matches.
Mainz 05 have had 5+ shots on target in 8 out of 10 matches vs Borussia M.Gladbach (Bundesliga).
Phillip Tietz has scored in 2 of his last 3 Bundesliga appearances and attempted 3+ shots in each of his last 3.
Borussia Mgladbach vs Mainz Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Everything points to the visitors edging this. Mainz are the value at 6/5 with Ladbrokes, and with Gladbach's defence leaking badly, we make it a 2-1 away win. Our Borussia Mgladbach vs Mainz prediction backs the front-runners to take the points.
Best Bets
Back Over 3.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The numbers scream a high-scoring afternoon, with a projected 3.68 total expected goals across the game. Gladbach have conceded at least three in each of their last three league outings, so goals should flow at the ista-Borussia-Park.
Back Both Teams To Score - Yes. Both attacks project comfortably above a goal apiece against two defences that have looked vulnerable, and the model rates this at better than 70%. With Tietz firing and Gladbach unable to keep clean sheets, both finding the net makes plenty of sense.
Borussia Mgladbach vs Mainz Bet Builder
Our four-leg Borussia Mgladbach vs Mainz bet builder tips lean on Mainz's attacking threat, pairing Phillip Tietz Over 2.5 shots and Anytime Goalscorer with a Phillipp Mwene card and Florian Neuhaus Over 0.5 shots on target.
Tietz Over 2.5 shots is the anchor, with the forward having attempted 3+ shots in each of his last three Bundesliga appearances. He is central to everything Mainz create.
Tietz to score anytime follows naturally. He has found the net in two of his last three Bundesliga outings and faces a Gladbach defence shipping goals for fun.
Phillipp Mwene to be shown a card is a sensible add. The full-back has been carded in two of his last three Bundesliga appearances in a fixture that regularly turns messy.
Florian Neuhaus Over 0.5 shots on target completes the ticket, with the midfielder having recorded 1+ shot on target in five of his last seven meetings with Mainz 05.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 28/1 and is as short as 25/1 elsewhere.
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Borussia Mgladbach vs Mainz Talking Points
This is a fresh start for Gladbach under interim boss Jan-Moritz Lichte, who has held training behind closed doors since 16 September to focus on tactical stability. Lichte says the side must bring their idea onto the pitch with full conviction rather than tearing everything up, and there is an intriguing subplot given he previously coached opponents Mainz during the 2020/21 campaign. Head of sport Rouven Schröder has confirmed the club want a permanent appointment during the international break that follows this game, so Lichte is effectively auditioning against a Mainz side that has often had the hosts' number.
Borussia Mgladbach vs Mainz Predictions FAQs
When is the Borussia Mgladbach vs Mainz German Bundesliga game?
Borussia Mgladbach vs Mainz kicks off on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 14:30 UK time.
Where is Borussia Mgladbach vs Mainz being played?
The match will be played at the ista-Borussia-Park in Mönchengladbach.
Where can I watch Borussia Mgladbach vs Mainz?
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Fußball Bundesliga.
What competition is Borussia Mgladbach vs Mainz in?
Borussia Mgladbach vs Mainz is a German Bundesliga fixture.
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