When two clubs share the same name but stand on opposite ends of the table, you know the stakes are real. Borussia meets Borussia at Borussia-Park on Sunday — and for Dortmund, second place and Champions League football are squarely on the line.
Borussia M’gladbach currently rank 13th in the Bundesliga, while Borussia Dortmund hold 2nd position sofascore — a significant gap in quality and ambition that makes this one of the most intriguing derbies of the German season.
Borussia Dortmund vs Borussia M Match Info at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Borussia M’gladbach vs Borussia Dortmund |
| Competition | Bundesliga — Matchday 32 |
| Date | Sunday, May 3, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 15:30 UTC / 4:30 PM BST / 9:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Borussia-Park, Mönchengladbach, Germany |
Team News & Injuries
Borussia M’gladbach are without Hugo Bolin, Kota Takai, Tim Kleindienst, and Robin Hack through injury heading into this fixture. FotMob Dortmund are expected to have their strongest available squad on duty with the Champions League spot at stake.
Predicted Borussia M’gladbach XI (4-2-3-1): Moritz Nicolas; Scally, Itakura, Elvedi, Netz; Weigl, Neuhaus; Honorat, Plea, Hack; Cvancara
Predicted Borussia Dortmund XI (3-4-2-1): Kobel; Can, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Nmecha, Gross, Couto; Silva, Chukwuemeka; Guirassy
Head-to-Head & Key Stats
In the all-time H2H record, Borussia Dortmund dominate with 23 wins compared to M’gladbach’s 8, with 3 draws between the sides. FotMob
The last meeting between the sides ended 2-3 to Dortmund, and in their past 39 encounters, Dortmund have won 27 times. FootyStats The Die Fohlen have rarely found a way to stop BVB in recent memory.
Our Prediction
Dortmund have quality throughout the squad and a burning motivation to protect second place. M’gladbach, while mid-table, are dangerous at home and will look to make this uncomfortable. Guirassy’s finishing and Gross’s creativity should prove decisive in the end. Prediction: Borussia M’gladbach 1–2 Borussia Dortmund.
How to Watch
The Bundesliga match can be followed via Sky Sports in the UK and ESPN+ in the USA. Indian fans can catch the action on Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV. Full international broadcast details are available on the official Bundesliga website.
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Learn more about Borussia Dortmund and their storied Bundesliga history on Wikipedia.
FAQs
Q: What time does Borussia M’gladbach vs Borussia Dortmund kick off on May 3, 2026?
Q: Where do Borussia Dortmund stand in the Bundesliga as of this match?
Dortmund are sitting in 2nd place in the Bundesliga, making this away trip to M’gladbach a crucial fixture in their push for Champions League qualification.
