Borussia Mönchengladbach hosts newly-promoted SV Elversberg on Saturday, with the visiting team's coach Vincent Wagner arriving full of confidence after a spectacular win. The side from Saarland won their first Bundesliga away game at Bayer Leverkusen 3:2 and now look ahead to the clash in Mönchengladbach, as reported by Bild Sport.
Gladbach itself started the season with a defeat and currently sits in 16th place in the table. From one match, the team has zero points, zero goals scored, and three conceded. The next opportunity to improve this record comes quickly: on Saturday, September 5th, 2026, at home. The current standings show Gladbach is already three points behind leaders Bayern Munich.
Who is coming to Gladbach?
The opponent is SV Elversberg, a freshly promoted club. Coach Vincent Wagner leads a squad he describes as "small but very, very fine." After the transfer window, he is relieved the squad wasn't bloated with unnecessary or style-incompatible signings. "I'm glad we didn't do anything weird anymore that wouldn't fit our style. I'm happy with the group," Wagner said verbatim. Although players like Filimon Gerezgiher from Fortuna Düsseldorf and returning loanee Jason Ceka were discussed, the defense was not strengthened.
How is Elversberg preparing?
Preparation for Gladbach is in full swing. The team has intensively analyzed the Leverkusen match, sometimes two to twenty times. Left winger Tom Zimmerschied, 27, has returned to team training after an injury. Wagner knows the match in Mönchengladbach is a significant hurdle, but confidence has grown noticeably after the Leverkusen success. The plan is to work hard and keep improving. Over 2000 Elversberg fans will support their team on Saturday at 15:30, live on Sky. "Over 2000? Cool. I'm happy about everyone who accompanies us. It will certainly be an exciting game," the coach commented on the fan support.
What personnel concerns does Gladbach have?
While Elversberg arrives with confidence, Gladbach's coach must contend with several absences. The current injuries list shows Daiki Hashioka, Enzo Leopold, Jens Castrop, and Yukhym Konoplya as unavailable. These absences present a challenge for the tactical lineup, especially in a phase where the team urgently needs points. The defense, which conceded three goals in the first match, must be stabilized without some optional players.
What does the next fixture mean?
For Gladbach, the home game against the promoted side is a mandatory task to correct the season's start. Elversberg, however, currently sixth in the table, can operate as an underdog without pressure. The match offers Gladbach the chance to reverse the negative goal difference of 0:3 and secure their first point of the season. All information about the further course of the season can be found in the fixtures. The game on September 5th at Borussia-Park is the direct response to the false start.
