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In a thrilling turn of events, Borussia Monchengladbach and Heidenheim are set to face off once again, this time for a chance to advance to the third round of the DFB-Pokal.
Match Preview
Their recent meeting in the Bundesliga ended with Monchengladbach edging out Heidenheim 2-1 at Borussia-Park, and now they collide in the German Cup.
Monchengladbach narrowly clinched victory in their Saturday Bundesliga encounter, with an early second-half own goal by Jonas Fohrenbach proving to be the decisive moment.
Monchengladbach has had a mixed season in the league, with two wins, three draws, and four losses in their nine matches, securing them the 11th position in the Bundesliga table.
Gerardo Seoane’s squad, however, displayed excellence in the previous round of the DFB-Pokal by securing a commanding 7-0 win against Bersenbruck.
This is a competition they have conquered three times, with their most recent triumph dating back to the 1994-95 season.
While Monchengladbach’s primary focus this season lies on league improvement, they remain formidable contenders in the German Cup.
In their recent four matches in the competition, Monchengladbach has won two and lost two, with two draws.
Looking ahead to the upcoming match, they’ve managed two wins, one draw, and one loss in their last four games.
On the other hand, Heidenheim has faced a challenging time in the Bundesliga, losing their last three matches, including the clash with Monchengladbach.
With seven points from nine matches, they currently sit in 13th place on the table.
Frank Schmidt’s team earned their spot in the top flight last season by winning the 2. Bundesliga, marking their first-ever promotion to the Bundesliga. This season, avoiding relegation is their top priority.
Heidenheim demonstrated their prowess in the previous round of the DFB-Pokal by defeating Rostocker FC with an impressive 8-0 scoreline. They’ve triumphed in two of their last three matches in the competition.
Their most recent Bundesliga victory came at the end of September, when they narrowly defeated Union Berlin 1-0.
Clearly, the Bundesliga campaign holds a higher priority for Heidenheim this season, and it won’t be surprising if they exit the German Cup competition on Tuesday night.
Looking ahead, Heidenheim will return to Bundesliga action with a challenging match against high-flying Stuttgart and a monumental clash with reigning champions Bayern Munich on November 11.
Borussia Monchengladbach DFB-Pokal Form: W
Borussia Monchengladbach Form (All Competitions): D, L, W, D, L, W
Heidenheim DFB-Pokal Form: W
Heidenheim Form (All Competitions): W, L, W, L, L, L
Team News
Monchengladbach is currently grappling with a lengthy injury list, with players like Jordan Siebatcheu, Marvin Friedrich, Ko Itakura, Tobias Sippel, Hannes Wolf, Tony Jantschke, Jonas Omlin, and Yvandro Borges Sanches sidelined.
In addition, Stefan Lainer continues to be unavailable due to his battle with cancer.
Head coach Seoane is expected to make several changes from the squad that faced Heidenheim in the league on Saturday.
Jan Jakob Olschowsky is set to start as the goalkeeper, and Tomas Cvancara is likely to be introduced in the attacking third.
As for Heidenheim, Elidon Qenaj and Thomas Keller will be unavailable for selection due to knee injuries.
Head coach Schmidt plans to make changes to the lineup that played in the Bundesliga on Saturday, with Marion-Thomas Busch, Florian Pick, and Denis Thomalla expected to join the starting eleven.
Eren Dinkci, who has five league goals this season, is also anticipated to feature prominently.
Possible Starting Lineups
Borussia Monchengladbach:
- Olschowsky;
- Scally, Elvedi, Wober, Netz;
- Chiarodia, Weigel;
- Herrmann, Kramer, Hack;
- Cvancara
Heidenheim:
- Eicher;
- Busch, Mainka, Siersleben, Fohrenbach;
- Pick, Thomalla, Beck;
- Dinkci, Kleindienst, Pieringer
Prediction
Both teams will make alterations to their lineups for this encounter, but Monchengladbach’s superior quality is expected to see them through to the next round.
While Heidenheim has made a promising start to the season, their journey in the German Cup is likely to conclude on Tuesday night.
- Our prediction: Borussia Monchengladbach 2-0 Heidenheim
