# Borussia Dortmund vs Borussia M’gladbach Match Preview, Prediction, Teams, Timings, Lineups and How to Watch — A Bundesliga Battle Between Two Borussias

URL: https://technosports.co.in/borussia-dortmund-vs-borussia-mgladbach/  
Published: 2026-04-26  
Updated: 2026-04-26  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

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](https://www.sofascore.com/football/match/borussia-dortmund-borussia-mgladbach/Cabsydb) — 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](https://www.fotmob.com/matches/borussia-monchengladbach-vs-borussia-dortmund/363pci) 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

![Borussia Dortmund vs Borussia M'gladbach](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Dortsnm.jpg)

#### 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](https://www.fotmob.com/matches/borussia-monchengladbach-vs-borussia-dortmund/363pci)

The last meeting between the sides ended 2-3 to Dortmund, and in their past 39 encounters, Dortmund have won 27 times. [FootyStats](https://footystats.org/germany/bvb-09-borussia-dortmund-vs-borussia-vfl-monchengladbach-h2h-stats) 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](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga).

For more Bundesliga previews and match analysis, visit [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in) and our [Football section](https://technosports.co.in/category/football/).

Learn more about [Borussia Dortmund](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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?**

The match kicks off at 15:30 UTC — that’s 4:30 PM BST and 9:00 PM IST on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Borussia-Park in Mönchengladbach.

### **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.