Monchengladbach vs Frankfurt Prediction for 28 September 2025 - Football

🔊 We've seen Gladbach's first goal, but when will we witness their first victory? The Saturday slot of the Bundesliga's fifth round concludes with an evening fixture: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. Eintracht Frankfurt. Following Gerardo Seoane's dismissal, Gladbach managed a draw in Leverkusen and scored their first goal of the season. Eintracht, after a strong start, have continued to score but have started losing; back-to-back defeats are dashing fans' championship dreams. Securing a top-three finish would be as significant for Frankfurt as it was last season. The upcoming match at "Borussia-Park" could already offer insights into what these teams will be competing for in the league.

Head-to-Head

📊 The teams have faced each other 40 times: Borussia emerged victorious in 16 matches, Eintracht won 14, and 10 ended in a draw. One of those draws was last season in the second round at Borussia-Park, finishing 1-1.

Borussia M'gladbach Team Overview

⚫ Gladbach finally netted their first goal of the season, earning a draw against Bayer Leverkusen (1-1) in the fourth round. The opening minutes favored the hosts, with "The Foals" sitting back, focusing on defense. However, about ten minutes in, they found their rhythm and created their first chances. The match then opened up, with opportunities for the hosts as well.

🟢 In the second half, Bayer took the lead thanks to Malik Tillman's goal in the 70th minute. But "The Foals" didn't back down and pushed forward. Haris Tabakovic equalized in the second minute of stoppage time after a corner from Charles Herrmann. This marked Borussia's first goal, giving them 2 points and placing them 17th in the table. It's worth noting that after their home thrashing by Werder (0-4) in the third round, the club's management dismissed Gerardo Seoane. Eugen Polanski, who has been with the club since 2019, stepped in as interim manager.

Eintracht Frankfurt Team Overview

🔴 Dino Toppmöller's side continue to engage in high-scoring encounters, though not always with favorable outcomes. After a strong season start, the Eagles suffered their second consecutive defeat, this time on home turf at Deutsche Bank Park.

⚪ Union Berlin visited Frankfurt (3-4), displaying their own inconsistency but managing to net four goals by the 56th minute, much to the surprise of German football fans. In the first half, Eintracht responded to two conceded goals with a strike from Nathaniel Brown just before halftime. However, by the 56th minute, the visitors extended their lead to 1-4, effectively sealing the result. The Eagles managed to narrow the gap only towards the end: Can Uzun scored 10 minutes from full time, and seven minutes later, Jonathan Burkardt converted a penalty, making it 3-4. Yet, they fell short of completing the comeback. Ahead of their trip to Mönchengladbach, Eintracht sit sixth in the standings with 2 wins, 2 losses, and 6 points.

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Borussia M'gladbach

🎙 Eugen Polanski at the pre-match press conference: "I wasn't surprised at all by the way the team performed in Leverkusen. My advantage was that I already knew many of the players, so we didn't need much time to gel. We have a clear vision of how we want to play football—with conviction and determination. That was evident. Of course, there's always room for improvement, like our play with the ball. We've been working on that this week and aim to showcase it in the match against Eintracht."

📝 Although Gladbach are exploring options in the coaching market, continuing with Polanski remains a possibility. However, securing the position permanently will depend on his results.

❌ Besides Tim Kleindienst, Nathan Ngoumou, and Robin Hack, there are concerns with Franck Honorat and Giovanni Reyna—their participation will be decided after the final training session. Meanwhile, Shuto Machino trained with the team on Thursday, and his involvement is not in doubt.

Eintracht Frankfurt

🎙 Head coach Dino Toppmöller on the upcoming opponent: "Borussia Mönchengladbach showed a turning point in their first game after the managerial change. I expect a passionate stadium, a passionate Borussia, and a passionate Eintracht. Both teams strive to move the ball and create chances. I'm looking forward to a good and intense match."

⭐ Can Uzun is the only player in the Bundesliga to have scored in each of the first four rounds of the season (4 goals).

❌ Rasmus Kristensen will not play on Saturday or in Tuesday's Champions League match against Atletico. He might be back by next weekend. Nnamdi Collins is doubtful after feeling a slight muscle strain and leaving training early—his availability will be determined after the final session.

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

The match will be officiated by Sören Storks, who has averaged 4.7 yellow cards in his last 10 games. Borussia have been receiving an average of 2.25 cautions per game this season, while Eintracht average 2.5. We're opting for the bet on over 3.5 yellow cards, a scenario that has occurred in six consecutive Eintracht matches since last season.

⚽ Goal Prediction

Borussia have failed to score more than one goal in their last six Bundesliga outings. Their home form is even less impressive, with the Foals netting under 1.5 goals in eight of their last nine league games at home. Our prediction: Borussia's individual total under 1.5 goals.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Borussia average 7.5 corners per match, while Eintracht average 6.25. This game is expected to feature a high total corner count, but we are placing our bet on: Eintracht's individual total over 4.5 corners. This outcome has been consistent in five consecutive Bundesliga matches for the Eagles since the end of last season.

We expect goals in this match, much like all recent Eintracht games. Since the end of last season, each of their eight official matches has seen at least four goals scored (six in the Bundesliga, one in the DFB-Pokal, and one in the Champions League). Additionally, Eintracht have conceded in their last five matches consecutively.

While Borussia aren't currently showcasing high-scoring performances and have failed to beat Eintracht in their last nine encounters, they have managed to find the net against the Frankfurt side in eight of those nine meetings. Our prediction: over 2.5 goals. As for the outcome, we see the visitors as the favorites, despite their defensive issues. A likely scoreline is 1-3.