Bundesliga Gameweek 5
Borussia Mönchengladbach 4 - 6 FT Eintracht Frankfurt
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
R. Koch (F. Chaibi) 11'
A. Knauff (R. Doan) 15'
J. Burkardt (C. Y. Uzun) 35'
38' ↓ K. Stoger ↑F. Neuhaus
38' ↓ F. C. Chiarodia ↑H. Tabakovic
F. Chaibi (R. Doan) 39'
C. Y. Uzun (F. Chaibi) 45'
HT
R. Koch (N. Brown) 47'
↓ C. Y. Uzun ↑M. Gotze 57'
↓ N. Collins ↑Buta 57'
61' ↓ S. Machino ↑P. Sander
61' ↓ R. Reitz ↑L. Netz
↓ J. Burkardt ↑E. Wahi 71'
↓ R. Doan ↑O. Hojlund 71'
72' J. Castrop (J. Scally)
78' H. Tabakovic (L. Netz)
↓ N. Brown ↑A. Amenda 78'
82' ↓ L. Ullrich ↑G. Ranos
83' Y. Engelhardt
90' G. Ranos (J. Scally)
Aurèle Amenda 90'+1
90'+5 Kevin Diks
Ansgar Knauff 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Goalkeepers
Moritz Nicolas 
SIEVE
14%
Save %
14%
Save %
6
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Kevin Diks 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Nico Elvedi 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Fabio Chiarodia 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
38
Entry
Midfielders
Joe Scally 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
Rocco Reitz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Yannik Engelhardt 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Lukas Ullrich
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Forwards
Kevin Stöger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
38
Entry
Jens Castrop 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Shuto Machino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Jonas Omlin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luca Netz 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
29
Minutes
7.5
Rating
Marvin Friedrich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charles Herrmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oscar Fraulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Philipp Sander
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Neuhaus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Grant-Leon Ranos 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
Haris Tabaković
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Eintracht Frankfurt
Goalkeepers
Kauã Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Pharrell Collins 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Robin Koch 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.7
Rating
Arthur Theate 
MAGNET
103
Activity
103
Activity
98
Passes
5
Duels
Nathaniel Brown
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ritsu Dōan
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Farès Chaïbi
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Ellyes Skhiri
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
59
Passes
8
Duels
Can Yılmaz Uzun
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Ansgar Knauff
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Jonathan Burkardt
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Michael Zetterer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Aurèle Amenda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aurélio Buta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oscar Højlund
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Larsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mario Götze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elye Wahi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Mattéo Bahoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michy Batshuayi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27/2025 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 4 - 6 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | Borussia-Park |
| 02/08/2025 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 1 - 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 10/30/2024 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2 - 1 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | DFB Pokal | Deutsche Bank Park |
| 09/21/2024 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2 - 0 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | Bundesliga | Deutsche Bank Park |
| 05/11/2024 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 1 - 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 12/20/2023 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2 - 1 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Bundesliga | Frankfurt Arena |
09/27/2025
02/08/2025
10/30/2024
09/21/2024
05/11/2024
12/20/2023
Borussia Mönchengladbach Win
Eintracht Frankfurt Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +19
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -7
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Borussia Mönchengladbach
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Borussia Mönchengladbach
Eintracht Frankfurt
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Borussia-Park Ablaze: Eintracht Frankfurt Wins Epic 10-Goal Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 98/100. A spectacular collision of attacking football: Eintracht Frankfurt demolishes Borussia Mönchengladbach 6-4 in a Bundesliga classic that will define the season.
Koch's Defensive Masterclass Turns Offensive
Robin Koch wrote his name into folklore. The centre-back opened the floodgates in the 11th minute—a poacher's finish after Florian Chaibi's cutback—and returned for a second in the 47th. Two goals from a defender is not a statistical anomaly; it was the symptom of Frankfurt's total Intensity on the day. With 61% possession and 21 shots, the visitors suffocated their hosts from the opening whistle. Koch's brace was the narrative arc of a team in perfect synchronisation.
The Goal Flurry That Decided Everything
The Balance tilted decisively between minutes 35 and 45. Three goals in ten minutes—Jens Burkardt, Chaibi again, and Can Uzun—turned the match into a procession. Ritsu Doan orchestrated the chaos with two assists, while Uzun's goal-and-assist performance (rating 8.5) showcased Frankfurt's clinical edge. By half-time, the Eagles led 5-0. The data spoke volumes: 13 shots inside the box, an xG of 2.80, and a pass accuracy of 84%. Mönchengladbach, with only 39% possession, was utterly overwhelmed.
Late Resistance Proves Too Little, Too Late
Jens Castrop pulled one back in the 72nd minute, offering false hope to the home crowd. But Frankfurt's dominance was unshakeable. The Stakes rose in the final quarter when substitute interventions changed the complexion: Haris Tabakovic (78') and Grejohn Ranos (90') scored late, with Luca Netz providing crucial support. Yet these consolation strikes only masked Mönchengladbach's defensive fragility. The hosts' 1.70 xG and 8 shots on target could never compete with Frankfurt's surgical precision. For Mönchengladbach—sitting 18th with just 2 points from 5 matches—this defeat deepens the relegation nightmare.
Key Questions
Why was Robin Koch Man of the Match?
Two goals from a defender. Koch's positioning, composure, and clinical finishing turned a defensive masterclass into an attacking statement.
What caused the 10-goal thriller?
Frankfurt's relentless intensity (61% possession, 21 shots) collided with Mönchengladbach's porous defence. One team in peak form, one in crisis.
What does this mean for Borussia Mönchengladbach?
With 2 points from 5 matches and a -7 goal difference, Mönchengladbach faces a relegation battle. This collapse accelerates the crisis.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Fragile Backlines Set Stage for Shootout
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. A clash of two defensively fragile sides where individual brilliance is set to override tactical structure.
The Setup
When Borussia Mönchengladbach hosts Eintracht Frankfurt at the Borussia-Park this September 27, neutral fans should prepare for fireworks. The data paints a clear picture: both units are conceding an average of 2.0 goals per match. While Gladbach enters with superior recent Form (WDWWW), Frankfurt boasts a higher Stars rating, led by the clinical Can Uzun. The Stakes are high as the visitors aim to cement their top-six credentials, while the hosts look to translate their momentum into a climb up the table from 10th position.
Key Battle
This match will be won or lost in the transition phase. Gladbach’s midfield unit must find a way to plug the gaps that have seen them ship goals despite their winning run. They face a Frankfurt side that thrives on verticality, utilizing the pace of Jean-Mattéo Bahoya and the engine of H. Larsson. Without a stable defensive Balance on either side, expect a basketball-style encounter where the midfield becomes a mere bypass for rapid attacks.
Our Prediction
Expect a high-scoring crunch match. While J. Burkardt will provide a constant threat for the Foals, the sheer offensive output of the Eagles should prevail. Michael Zetterer may be busy between the sticks, but Frankfurt’s ability to punish defensive lapses will be the deciding factor. We predict a breathless encounter that ends in a 2-3 victory for the visitors, fueled by another masterclass from their attacking stars.