Final score: Borussia Mönchengladbach 3–4 SV Elversberg
Match preview
Borussia Mönchengladbach host high-flying SV Elversberg on September 5th, 2026, in a Bundesliga encounter with contrasting narratives. Gladbach, struggling at 25% win rate this season (8W 11D 13L), have shown glimpses of resilience recently with one win, three draws, and one loss in their last five outings. Their defensive vulnerabilities remain a concern, having conceded 50 goals already.
Elversberg, conversely, arrive in buoyant mood, boasting a 53% win rate (17W 8D 7L) and a formidable attack that has netted 60 times. Their recent form, two wins, two draws, and a single loss in their last five, underscores their consistency. Despite Elversberg's strong season, the bookmakers oddly favour Gladbach, with a 50% home win probability and an equally surprising 50% chance of a draw, leaving Elversberg with 0%. This clashes with their last head-to-head, a dominant 5-0 victory for Gladbach. Watch for Gladbach's attempts to exploit any overconfidence from Elversberg, while the visitors will aim to impose their attacking prowess early and often.
1. M. Nicolas, 14. D. Hashioka, 6. K. Itakura, 4. K. Diks, 26. L. Ullrich, 16. P. Sander, 7. K. Stoger, 38. H. Bolin, 36. W. Mohya, 25. R. Hack, 11. T. Kleindienst
20. N. Kristof, 30. J. Gyamerah, 19. L. Pinckert, 31. M. Rohr, 21. L. Gunther, 43. F. Keidel, 8. L. Poreba, 25. L. Petkov, 40. F. Onyeka, 39. C. Campbell, 42. D. Mokwa Ntusu
Match events
11' Goal Normal Goal — Hugo Bolin (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
29' Goal Normal Goal — David Mokwa (SV Elversberg) (assists: Lukas Pinckert)
44' Goal Normal Goal — Hugo Bolin (Borussia Mönchengladbach) (assists: Franck Honorat)
45' Card Yellow Card — Vincent Wagner (SV Elversberg)
45'+2 Card Yellow Card — Hugo Bolin (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
56' Goal Normal Goal — Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach) (assists: Franck Honorat)