Gladbach before a crisis duel: can Polanski surprise against Bayern?

Gladbach before a crisis duel: can Polanski surprise against Bayern?

Another exciting chapter in the Bundesliga awaits on Saturday when Borussia Mönchengladbach meets stalwart league leaders FC Bayern Munich. It will be anything but easy for the Gladbachers. The team is deep in the table, has now gone 14 Bundesliga games without a win and has been waiting for a three-pointer since March 29, 2025. This negative series is the longest in the club's history and is putting a lot of strain on interim coach Eugen Polanski.

Before the important duel against Bayern, Polanski demands passion and determined duels from his troops. “We can't hide,” says the coach as his motto, while there is hope for a ray of hope. Haris Tabakovic has scored three of Gladbach's six goals this season and could play a key role.

Insights into Gladbach's situation

Borussia's misery is compounded by the injured offensive players Tim Kleindienst and Robin Hack, who have not been available since the start of the season. The current balance speaks for itself: there are only three points seven games ago. The last times Gladbach started so poorly were at the start of the 1986/87 and 1990/91 seasons - but both times the club remained in the league.

Nico Elvedi is one of the few bright spots in this difficult phase. With his eight wins against Bayern in 21 competitive games, he has an almost enviable record against FCB. “It’s up to us to rewrite history,” says Elvedi, recognizing the importance of the upcoming game.

The superiority of Bavaria

Bayern, on the other hand, go into this encounter with great confidence. They are currently without a loss of points and have taken 21 points from seven games. In the Bundesliga history, both teams have faced each other in 39 encounters, with Bayern winning 17 times and Gladbach 11 times. In addition, 11 games ended in a draw. Bayern are not only characterized by their excellent home form, but they also score an average of 3.05 goals per game in duels against Gladbach. 64% of the games showed both teams scoring.

The challenges ahead for Gladbach are clear. In order to finally celebrate another victory, they have to find the right means both offensively and defensively - the coach also sees it that way. A look at the statistics shows that Gladbach are weak away from home with just 0.33 points per game, while Bayern remain undefeated in their own stadium.

The signs are clear: Gladbach is under pressure and FC Bayern want to continue their run. Will the foals manage to turn the tide and break the negative streak? The fans will find the answer to this on the pitch on Saturday.

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Stay tuned for further news about the match and further developments in the Bundesliga. Who will prevail: Borussia, who are under pressure, or the unbeatable Bayern?