Borussia Mönchengladbach – FSV Mainz 05
In the Friday evening game at BORUSSIA-PARK, Borussia Mönchengladbach and FSV Mainz 05 will face each other. The foals are in 8th place in the table with 37 points, level on points with VfL Wolfsburg, after a mixed season last season. In contrast, Mainz are in impressive form under Bo Henriksen and, with 41 points, are surprisingly in 4th place – just one point behind Eintracht Frankfurt. The most recent 2-1 away win at RB Leipzig speaks just as much for the Rhine Hessians as Gladbach’s 3-0 success at Heidenheim does for the Foals. Robin Hack in particular impressed with his brace, putting himself in the frame for bigger tasks. Captain Jonas Omlin is also returning to goal and should provide additional stability in defense.
At the same time, the most recent record in direct duels tends to favor Mainz: Gladbach has not won in the last five meetings. So there is a lot at stake for both teams – some want to continue to nourish their dream of Europe, while others can cement their place in the top flight with a win.
Borussia Mönchengladbach – Mainz 05 Info
- Match location: BORUSSIA-PARK, Mönchengladbach
- Date and time: 07.03.2025, 20:30
- Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 25
- Broadcast: DAZN
Gladbach Form & Record Check
Borussia Mönchengladbach are currently in solid form. In the past five games, they have recorded three wins before only the clear 0-3 home defeat against FC Augsburg put a damper on things. The offensive power is particularly striking: the foals often manage to score an early goal in the first half, as they did recently in Heidenheim, where they led 2-0 after just 18 minutes.
In attack, coach Gerardo Seoane relies on Tim Kleindienst, who has established himself as a reliable scorer and is dangerous with precise finishes. Robin Hack shone with a brace in the 3-0 win at Heidenheim and is in top form. Nevertheless, the defense still has room for improvement, having conceded goals in four of the last five games and only keeping a clean sheet at Heidenheim. The return of captain Jonas Omlin should give them further confidence, so as not to let up in the tight race for the international places.
For the game against Mainz, coach Gerardo Seoane is likely to rely on the proven 4-2-3-1 system. The return of captain Jonas Omlin in goal is a definite plan, after the Swiss shotst had been absent recently. In front of him, a back four with Chiarodia, Friedrich, Elvedi and the up-and-coming Ullrich could operate.
Weigl and Sander are in favor as a double six in midfield. Offensively, Robin Hack will probably be given preference again after his brace in Heidenheim and will pose a goal threat together with Alassane Pléa and Ngoumou. Tim Kleindienst is likely to act as the central target player in the forward line. Reitz and Honorat are working on their comeback, but are not expected to return until after the international break.
Mainz Form & Record Check
FSV Mainz 05 is currently impressively demonstrating why it is in 4th place in the table with 41 points. Three wins from their last five Bundesliga games underpin their ambitions, most notably the 2-1 win at RB Leipzig: despite falling behind early through Xavi Simons, the team remained highly focused, with Nadiem Amiri and Jonathan Burkardt turning the game in favor of the Rhine Hessians.
One decisive factor is their defensive solidity. Mainz have not conceded a single goal in the second half of their last five matches. Goalkeeper Robin Zentner also stands out with the best save percentage of all Bundesliga starting keepers and is a safe pair of hands. Offensively, Jonathan Burkardt shines with consistent accuracy, which further benefits Mainz’s high-flying form. With this stability and efficiency, the team remains a hot contender for an international ticket.
Mainz coach Bo Henriksen is likely to stick with his 3-4-2-1 system. The trio of Jenz, da Costa and Hanche-Olsen have been working in perfect harmony at the back, and between them they are backed by goalkeeper Robin Zentner, whose saves have been causing a stir in the league. Sano and Nadiem Amiri are likely to occupy the center of the midfield, while Caci and Mwene will come in from the wings.
Captain Jonathan Burkardt is set to start in attack after his brilliant performance in Leipzig. He is expected to be flanked by Lee and Nebel, who will act as flexible passing options behind the striker. Given the recent success in Leipzig, there is little reason for personnel changes – however, Henriksen could keep tactical options open to keep the strong Gladbach offense at bay.
Gladbach – Mainz 05 head to head & statistics
In the last five direct duels between Mönchengladbach and Mainz, Borussia have not won a single game. Two games went to Mainz, three times they drew. The most recent encounter in October also ended 1-1. Particularly striking is Mainz’s clear 4-0 win in 2023 – proof of how difficult Gladbach found this opponent in their last game.
It is interesting to note that the Rhine Hessians scored at least one goal in all these encounters, while Gladbach’s defense was always shaky in at least one period. In addition, most of the goals were often not scored until after the break, which underlines Mainz’s strength in the second half. In view of this record, coach Seoane’s main focus is on consolidating defensive behavior in the final phase.
