FCA Augsburg Augsburg - BMG M'gladbach M'gladbach

Sat, 09.05.202613:30 PM

WWK ARENA

Key contribution

Augsburg's Michael Gregoritsch and Gladbach's Tabaković have been crucial to their respective side's fortunes. The former, who returned on loan in the January transfer window, has four goals and two assists in 15 Bundesliga appearances in 2026 - second to Alexis Claude-Maurice's eight goal contributions at Augsburg since the turn of the year. Meanwhile, Tabaković's goal against Dortmund was his 12th of the season, meaning he has now netted 32 percent of his team's top-flight strikes in 2025/26 - the highest proportion in the Bundesliga.

Gladbach's defensive solidity

The Foals have been impressive at the back this term. Their record of 12 clean sheets is the second-highest in the division, second only to Dortmund's 14. It is their best tally since the 2018/19 campaign, when they managed 13.

Catalyst for change

Both sides looked in danger of being dragged into a relegation battle, until they made changes in the dugout. Eugen Polanski has amassed 1.17 points per game compared to predecessor Gerardo Seoane's 1.13, while Manuel Baum has overseen a significant improvement at Augsburg, picking up 0.4 points per game more than the man he replaced, Sandro Wagner (1.5 to 1.1).

Gladbach's away struggles

In contrast, Gladbach are without a win in their last 10 games on the road, amassing 14 away points in total. Only five sides have managed fewer.

Augsburg's home comforts

Die Fuggerstädter's improvement has been particularly noticeable at home. They have lost just one of the last 11 games at the WWK Arena, a run which includes draws against Hoffenheim and Frankfurt. In their first five home games of the season, they managed three points, compared to 20 since.

Augsburg on the up

Having secured their Bundesliga status for another campaign, Augsburg are now targeting an unlikely European spot. They're unbeaten in five matches and are only four points adrift of Freiburg in seventh, which would be enough for a place in next season's UEFA Conference League.

Predicted line-up: FC Augsburg

Predicted Formation:3-4-2-1

The confirmed starting line-up will be published around 60 minutes before kick-off.

Predicted line-up: Borussia Mönchengladbach

Predicted Formation:3-4-2-1

The confirmed starting line-up will be published around 60 minutes before kick-off.

2:03

Watch: Gladbach 4-0 Augsburg - previous meeting

A Tabaković brace helped Gladbach register a convincing victory the last time these two met on Matchday 16.

2:03

Watch: Bremen 1-3 Augsburg - last time out

Anton Kade was at the double as Augsburg prevailed at Werder Bremen on Matchday 32. They're now just four points behind the European qualification places.

2:03

Watch: Gladbach 1-0 Dortmund - last time out

Haris Tabaković's last-gasp winner secured all three points for Gladbach in the battle of Borussias, a win that also secured their Bundesliga status for another year.

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