Borussia Mönchengladbach – Bayern München

Borussia Mönchengladbach host a struggling Bayern München at home, a clash that pits the league’s bottom‑placed side (17th, three defeats from three games and a 3‑12 goal deficit) against the fourth‑placed Bavarians, who sit on seven points after two wins and a draw while boasting a tidy 7‑2 goal difference. The hosts will be desperate to snap a winless start and close the gap at the bottom, whereas Bayern will look to consolidate their push for a European spot by extending their unbeaten run. Historically, Bayern have dominated the head‑to‑head record, and the quality gap reflected in their superior goal tally suggests they will enter the encounter as clear favourites. Nonetheless, Gladbach’s home advantage and the urgency of their situation could produce an unexpected fight‑back, making the fixture a pivotal moment for both campaigns.