Bundesliga Regular Season - 12
Borussia Mönchengladbach 0 - 0 FT RB Leipzig
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
49' Franck Honorat
Ridle Baku 52'
Xaver Schlager 61'
↓ X. Schlager ↑E. Banzuzi 66'
↓ A. Nusa ↑J. Bakayoko 66'
73' ↓ F. Neuhaus ↑G. Reyna
73' ↓ H. Tabakovic ↑S. Machino
76' Shuto Machino
↓ C. Harder ↑T. Gomis 82'
83' ↓ J. Castrop ↑M. Friedrich
90' ↓ F. Honorat ↑T. Kleindienst
↓ R. Baku ↑L. Klostermann 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Goalkeepers
M. Nicolas 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
J. Castrop
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
R. Reitz 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Y. Engelhardt 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
F. Neuhaus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Forwards
F. Honorat 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
12%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
H. Tabakovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
BENCH
T. Pereira Cardoso 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Ullrich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Friedrich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Hack
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Fraulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Reyna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Stoger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Machino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Kleindienst
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
RB Leipzig
Goalkeepers
P. Gulacsi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Midfielders
X. Schlager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
N. Seiwald 
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
77
Passes
8
Duels
C. Baumgartner 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Y. Diomande 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
C. Harder
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
A. Nusa
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
BENCH
M. Vandevoordt
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Klostermann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Nedeljkovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Finkgrafe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Banzuzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Haidara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Maksimovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Bakayoko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Gomis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/03/2025 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 1 - 0 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 09/11/2024 | RB Leipzig | 0 - 0 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 17/02/2024 | RB Leipzig | 2 - 0 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Bundesliga | Leipzig Stadium |
| 23/09/2023 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 0 - 1 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 11/03/2023 | RB Leipzig | 3 - 0 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 17/09/2022 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 3 - 0 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | Stadion im BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 02/05/2022 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 3 - 1 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | Stadion im BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 11/12/2021 | RB Leipzig | 4 - 1 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 27/02/2021 | RB Leipzig | 3 - 2 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
29/03/2025
09/11/2024
17/02/2024
23/09/2023
11/03/2023
17/09/2022
02/05/2022
11/12/2021
27/02/2021
Borussia Mönchengladbach Win
RB Leipzig Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +35
P: 12 GD: +9
P: 12 GD: +10
P: 12 GD: +11
P: 12 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: +4
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 12 GD: -12
P: 12 GD: -8
P: 12 GD: -17
P: 12 GD: -14
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +56
P: 19 GD: +21
P: 20 GD: +20
P: 20 GD: +10
P: 20 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -3
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 19 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -14
P: 20 GD: -16
P: 20 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -16
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
VAR Interventions Define Goalless Intensity at Borussia-Park
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. Two VAR decisions rewrote a six-pointer between title contenders and relegation fighters, leaving both sides to rue what might have been.
The Moment VAR Changed Everything
At Borussia-Park, two moments of Intensity were erased by technology. In the 49th minute, Franck Honorat thought he'd broken the deadlock—his finish looked clean, certain to put Gladbach ahead. VAR intervened. Disallowed. The tension mounted. Then came the 76th minute: another intervention, another reversal. Shuto Machino's penalty—wiped away. Two scenes, two decisions that could have rewritten the narrative of this Bundesliga Stakes clash. A combined 27 shots fired across the pitch, yet only four found the target. This was football stripped of fortune.
Leipzig's Dominance Meets Nicolas' Defiance
RB Leipzig arrived as title challengers, occupying second place with 26 points from 12 matches. They controlled the match with 58% possession and a surgical 90% pass accuracy. Willi Orbán and Castello Lukeba formed a defensive fortress, both earning 7.9 ratings for their composure and distribution. Yet they faced an immovable object: Moritz Nicolas. The Gladbach goalkeeper made four saves, each one a statement. Leipzig's 20 shots—10 from inside the box, 10 from distance—found no way past the wall between the sticks. The expected goals told the story: Leipzig 0.93, Gladbach 0.42. Dominance without dividend.
Gladbach's Reprieve in the Relegation Battle
For Borussia Mönchengladbach, sitting 12th with 13 points from 12 matches, this point was survival. The Balance of a draw, though frustrating given the VAR scenarios, steadies a sinking ship. Eleven corners generated, a compact defensive shape, and Nicolas' heroics ensured Leipzig couldn't convert their territorial advantage. Gladbach's attack lacked teeth—only seven shots, none on target—yet they showed the resilience required in an Abstiegskampf that remains brutally open.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR cancelled Honorat's goal (49') and Machino's penalty (76'), eliminating two potential turning points. Without these interventions, Gladbach would have led; Leipzig would have faced defeat.
Who was the standout performer?
Moritz Nicolas. His four saves kept Gladbach alive. Orbán and Lukeba (7.9 each) anchored Leipzig's defence despite their offensive dominance throughout.
What does 0-0 mean for both teams?
Leipzig remains second but loses ground in the title race. Gladbach salvages a point in their relegation battle—bittersweet but vital with only 13 points from 12 matches.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Title Race Collision: Leipzig's Championship Bid Meets Gladbach's Rising Form
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 82/100. This is a genuine six-pointer—Leipzig defending their title credentials against a Gladbach side discovering momentum, with elite talent on both sides threatening to ignite Borussia-Park.
The Setup
RB Leipzig sit second with 29 points, their Balance between attacking prowess (28 goals) and defensive solidity (13 conceded) screaming title contenders. Borussia Mönchengladbach occupy tenth but their recent Form (WDWWW) signals something stirring. The Stakes are genuine: Leipzig want to keep pace at the summit; Gladbach crave consistency. Combined 2.8 goals per game promises an open, attacking affair.
Key Battle
Haris Tabaković versus Christoph Baumgartner—the Gladbach goal machine (5 in 5 matches, 7.4 rating) against Leipzig's assist architect (3 assists). Tabaković plays with clinical hunger; Baumgartner orchestrates with precision. Whoever controls the half-spaces controls the match.
Our Prediction
Leipzig win 2–1. Gladbach press early, Leipzig absorb and strike via Lois Openda and Baumgartner's link-up. Moritz Nicolas (3.8 saves per game) keeps it alive, but Leipzig's efficiency seals it. A classic title-race statement.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Absolutely. World-class talent, elite Balance, and genuine title-race stakes. 92 rating—essential viewing for Bundesliga followers.
What's the predicted outcome?
Leipzig 2–1 Gladbach. Early pressure from the hosts, then Leipzig's ruthless finishing. Tight and thrilling.
Where are both teams in the league table?
Leipzig 2nd (29 points), Gladbach 10th (16 points). A genuine six-pointer for the visitors.
What is Borussia Mönchengladbach's current form?
WDWWW—four matches unbeaten. Climbing, but facing a different beast in Leipzig.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Haris Tabaković (Gladbach): 5 goals, 2 assists in 5 matches, 7.4 rating. Clinical finisher.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.