Borussia Mönchengladbach – Karlsruher SC

Borussia Mönchengladbach host Karlsruher SC at Borussia‑Park in what promises to be a crucial test for the struggling home side, who sit 18th with six defeats from six games and a meagre –12 goal difference. Karlsruher, occupying 13th place, arrive with eight points from two wins and two draws, boasting a slightly better –4 goal difference. The visitors will look to extend their modest unbeaten run and climb further up the table, while Gladbach must halt a run of six straight losses to avoid slipping deeper into the relegation zone. Both teams know that three points could dramatically reshape the mid‑table battle, making the encounter a pivotal one for the rest of the season.