Bundesliga returns this weekend as Borussia Monchengladbach welcome Augsburg to Borussia Park in the opening game of a tasty Sunday schedule.
Can the hosts shake off their losing run and start 2026 on a high, or will the visitors boost their survival hopes? Read our Borussia Monchengladbach vs Augsburg prediction and preview to find out, but don’t forget to also check out our other Bundesliga predictions.
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Borussia Monchengladbach vs Augsburg prediction: High stakes to result in goals
Key Stats
- Gladbach have conceded more goals in their last two Bundesliga games than the previous six.
- Only Mainz (8) have failed to score in more Bundesliga games than Gladbach (7).
- If Augsburg fail to score, it will mark the first time since April 2021 that the club have gone three Bundesliga games without scoring.
- Just one of Augsburg’s previous nine games has seen both teams score.
Correct score prediction: Borussia Monchengladbach 2-1 Augsburg
There is no doubt that Borussia Monchengladbach have improved since Eugen Polanski took over the head coach position at Borussia Park, though signs of stagnation are visible.
Die Fohlen have lost three of their last four games, including their last two Bundesliga outings against Wolfsburg and Borussia Dortmund.
Gladbach certainly needed the winter break to hit the restart button, and the team will now be looking to start building some momentum and avoid being dragged into the relegation fight.
Speaking of relegation, Augsburg’s 15-year stay in the Bundesliga is under threat, with the team struggling to pick up points.
Manuel Baum recently took over managerial responsibilities from Sandro Wagner, and he made a bright start after kicking off his reign with a shock 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen. Since then, his men failed to score in their following two games against Eintracht Frankfurt and Werder Bremen.
Augsburg have the third-worst away record in the league, picking up one measly victory from seven games on the road. With that in mind, Gladbach are the team to back on Sunday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Gladbach backed to win
HOME: 91/100 (1.91) – 52.40%
DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.80%
AWAY: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.30%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Looking at those Borussia Monchengladbach odds, the bookmakers are clearly backing the home team to take all three points.
If you liked our predictions for this game, remember to also check our betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Positive sign for Augsburg
Form is against them. Goal output is against them. Even the bookmakers are against them. However, one thing in Augsburg’s favour is their recent record against Gladbach.
Baum’s men have won their last three meetings with the Foals, going unbeaten in their last four encounters too.
This run includes a 3-0 Augsburg victory last February – a game which took place at Borussia Park.
Gladbach last tasted victory over their rivals in May 2023, winning 2-0 in front of their home fans.
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Borussia Monchengladbach preview: Fight for survival continues
A solid run of results in November allowed Gladbach to drag themselves out of the relegation zone and build a nice four-point cushion. Polanski and his men will now be looking to add extra weight to that cushion as they look to secure their Bundesliga status.
In terms of personnel, Gladbach head into Sunday’s game without forward Robin Hack, who is struggling with a knee injury. Tim Kleindienst is facing a similar issue as he also remains on the sidelines.
Nathan Ngoumou has not played a minute of action this season due to his ongoing Achilles tendon injury. Tiago Pereira Cardoso, meanwhile, is reportedly struggling with an illness.
Predicted lineup: Nicolas (GK), Sander, Elvedi, Diks, Scally, Reitz, Engelhardt, Netz, Castrop, Neuhaus & Tabakovic
Last five matches
- Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Borussia Monchengladbach (Bundesliga)
- Borussia Monchengladbach 1-3 VfL Wolfsburg (Bundesliga)
- FSV Mainz 05 0-1 Borussia Monchengladbach (Bundesliga)
- Borussia Monchengladbach 1-2 FC St. Pauli (DFB-Pokal)
- Borussia Monchengladbach 0-0 RB Leipzig (Bundesliga)
Augsburg preview: Visitors relying on head-to-head success
For all their recent troubles, Augsburg have an opportunity to leapfrog Gladbach in the standings with a win this Sunday. Should they pull off a victory at Borussia Park, it would mark their fourth straight win against the Foals.
In terms of absentees, Dimitrios Giannoulis is suspended for the match after picking up five yellow cards this season. Defender Jeffrey Gouweleeuw remains out of action with a knee injury, while Chrislain Matsima is reportedly nursing a knee injury.
Predicted lineup: Dahmen (GK), Banks, Zesiger, Schlotterbeck, Fellhauer, Rexhbecaj, Massengo, Pedersen, Rieder, Claude-Maurice & Komur
Last five matches
- FC Augsburg 0-0 Werder Bremen (Bundesliga)
- Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 FC Augsburg (Bundesliga)
- FC Augsburg 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga)
- TSG Hoffenheim 3-0 FC Augsburg (Bundesliga)
- FC Augsburg 1-0 Hamburger SV (Bundesliga)
Player to watch: Haris Tabakovic
The man to watch on Sunday is Borussia Monchengladbach striker Haris Tabakovic. The Bosnian has already scored seven Bundesliga goals this season, while also chipping in with two assists.
Tabakovic has not rattled the back of the net since a DFB pokal game with St Pauli at the start of December, though Augsburg’s leaky defence is likely to hand him plenty of goalscoring opportunities.