It’s top versus bottom in the Bundesliga this weekend, and it almost feels unfair on paper. Borussia Mönchengladbach, still searching for their first win of the campaign, welcome high-flying Bayern Munich to Borussia-Park. The gap between both clubs is already 18 points after just seven games — a number that sums up their contrasting realities.
Bayern’s midweek 4–0 win over Club Brugge, where youngster Lennart Karl made Champions League history as reported by Softfootball, only stretched their winning habit further.
Gladbach’s fans have seen better days. Their side has picked up just three points (D3, L4), matching their worst-ever Bundesliga start. Interim boss Eugen Polanski has not managed a win yet, and the club is now stuck in a 14-match league drought.
It’s hard to find optimism, though they have oddly managed to avoid defeat in three of their last four home meetings against league leaders when at the bottom of the table. Football, sometimes, has a funny way of turning stories around.
Bayern, meanwhile, are chasing yet another milestone. Vincent Kompany’s men have scored 27 goals in just seven Bundesliga games, and they will want to keep that rhythm going. Harry Kane, who starred in the Klassiker win over Dortmund as reported by Softfootball, has found the net in eight straight matches — his best run so far in Germany. Kompany’s squad looks ruthless, confident, and frankly, miles ahead of the rest.
Team News
Bayern will miss Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, and Serge Gnabry through injury, though Josip Stanisic might return. Gladbach have their own problems: Tim Kleindienst, Robin Hack, and Nathan N’Goumou are still out, while Shuto Machino remains a doubt.
Possible Lineups
Borussia Mönchengladbach (4-2-3-1): Nicolas; Scally, Itakura, Elvedi, Ullrich; Reitz, Weigl; Stoger, Plea, Hack; Kleindienst.
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Laimer, Dier, Kim, Davies; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Muller, Diaz; Kane.
Bayern Munich, via their official X account, celebrates their unbeaten 2025 form, highlighting a 12-win streak across all competitions without a loss or draw.
Softfootball’s Prediction
Gladbach might fight hard in front of their fans, but Bayern look too good right now. A steady, professional win should be on the cards.
Prediction: Borussia Mönchengladbach 0–3 Bayern Munich.
