Gladbach in DFB-Pokal: Schott Mainz looks forward to duel

Gladbach faces Schott Mainz in the DFB-Pokal. The match takes place on Sunday at 15:30.

What to expect from Gladbach?

Gladbach wants to qualify for the next round. Schott Mainz is a fifth-tier team and has already sold 16,000 tickets for the match.

Schott Mainz's preparation

Schott Mainz had a exhausting 120-minute match in the Verbandspokal against Wormatia Worms during the week. The coaching duo Sascha Meeth and Thomas Schwarz relies on automatism.

Gladbach's strategy

Gladbach wants to focus on its strengths. The team scored 42 goals and conceded 53 in the last season. Gladbach is currently 51 points behind the leaders Bayern München.

The importance of the match

The match against Schott Mainz is an important test for Gladbach. A win would bring the team to the next round of the DFB-Pokal. Gladbach finished the 2025 season with 38 points and is 12th in the Bundesliga.