Borussia Mönchengladbach faces TSV Schott Mainz in the DFB-Pokal on Sunday. The Oberliga team hopes for a sensation against the Bundesliga team, which finished 12th last season with 38 points.
What to expect from Gladbach?
Gladbach goes into the game as the favorite, but the Mainzers want to be brave and find a balance.
The preparation
The Gladbachers have won seven test matches, including against Aston Villa and Hoffenheim.
The hope for a sensation
The Mainzers have ten Oberliga points from four games and have 120 successful Verbandspokal minutes against Wormatia Worms. A goal would be a really cool experience, says head coach Thomas Schwarz.
The decisions
The Mainzer trainers have the luxury of having all players fit and in training, but it will also produce disappointments when they select the squad and the starting lineup. The current performance as a benchmark speaks Meeth, but other aspects would also play a role if it comes down to the wire. A big goal is that really everyone can enjoy this very special day. Gladbach is on a 3-game winning streak and has scored 42 goals and conceded 53 in the last season, resulting in a negative goal difference of -11. The Gladbachers are 51 points behind the league leaders Bayern Munich and have won 3 and lost 2 of their last 5 games.
