Bundesliga Gameweek 6
Borussia Mönchengladbach 0 - 0 FT SC Freiburg
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
↓ L. Holer ↑J. Manzambi 46'
59' Nico Elvedi
↓ V. Grifo ↑D. Scherhant 63'
64' Philipp Sander
69' ↓ R. Reitz ↑O. Fraulo
69' ↓ H. Tabakovic ↑J. Urbich
↓ J. Beste ↑E. Dinkci 79'
↓ J. Adamu ↑I. Matanovic 79'
81' ↓ P. Sander ↑S. Machino
81' ↓ F. Neuhaus ↑G. Ranos
82' Joseph Scally
85' ↓ L. Netz ↑L. Ullrich
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Goalkeepers
Moritz Nicolas 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Joe Scally 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Nico Elvedi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Diks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Netz 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Rocco Reitz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Philipp Sander
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Yannik Engelhardt 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jens Castrop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Haris Tabaković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Florian Neuhaus
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
BENCH
Jonas Omlin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lukas Ullrich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Stöger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan Urbich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Grant-Leon Ranos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shuto Machino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
SC Freiburg
Goalkeepers
Noah Atubolu 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Philipp Treu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matthias Ginter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Philipp Lienhart
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Christian Günter
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Maximilian Eggestein 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
8
Duels Won
73%
Win %
Patrick Osterhage
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan-Niklas Beste
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Lucas Höler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Vincenzo Grifo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
Junior Adamu
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Florian Müller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Anthony Jung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordy Makengo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximilian Rosenfelder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Höfler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Manzambi
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Derry Scherhant
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Eren Dinkçi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Matanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2026 | SC Freiburg | 2 - 1 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | Bundesliga | Europa-Park-Stadion |
| 10/05/2025 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 0 - 0 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Borussia-Park |
| 04/12/2025 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 1 - 2 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 11/30/2024 | SC Freiburg | 3 - 1 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 03/30/2024 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 0 - 3 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 11/04/2023 | SC Freiburg | 3 - 3 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 03/04/2023 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 0 - 0 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Stadion im BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 09/11/2022 | SC Freiburg | 0 - 0 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 04/23/2022 | SC Freiburg | 3 - 3 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 12/05/2021 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 0 - 6 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Stadion im BORUSSIA-PARK |
02/22/2026
10/05/2025
04/12/2025
11/30/2024
03/30/2024
11/04/2023
03/04/2023
09/11/2022
04/23/2022
12/05/2021
Borussia Mönchengladbach Win
SC Freiburg Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +22
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -7
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Borussia Mönchengladbach
SC Freiburg
Borussia Mönchengladbach
SC Freiburg
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Defensive Deadlock: Mönchengladbach and Freiburg Cancel Each Other Out
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. A goalless draw between a struggling Gladbach and resilient Freiburg exposes two sides locked in tactical combat but devoid of cutting edge.
Possession Without Purpose at Borussia-Park
Borussia Mönchengladbach controlled proceedings with 53% possession at Borussia-Park, yet the evening revealed a team fundamentally blunt in the final third. Nine shots, five on target—a conversion rate that screams of toothless football. Philipp Sander orchestrated the home side's midfield with intelligence and composure, his passing range and positional awareness the sole bright spot in an otherwise forgettable display. Even his Outstanding performance could not mask the collective failure to convert dominance into danger. The Balance on the pitch tilted toward Gladbach, yet Intensity never climbed beyond a murmur.
Freiburg's Defensive Fortress Holds Firm
SC Freiburg arrived with more ambition than accuracy—12 shots but only one on target, a damning statistic for a team chasing European qualification. Noah Atubolu stood as the barrier between chaos and capitulation, producing five crucial saves to preserve the point. His command of the box and distribution were exemplary. Philipp Lienhart's defensive mastery in the back line provided the bedrock; his reading of the game and aerial dominance ensured Gladbach's rare incisive moments came to naught.
Statistics Reveal a Match Devoid of Substance
Expected Goals told the story of near-misses: Mönchengladbach 0.58, Freiburg 0.70—both teams knocking on the door but never entering. For Gladbach, now languishing with three points from six matches and a -7 goal difference, this draw offers little solace. The club's crisis deepens with each fixture. Freiburg, sitting eighth with eight points, can claim a point gained but two dropped. The Stakes felt muted, the drama absent. Fifteen fouls from the hosts, seven from visitors; three yellow cards for Gladbach—a match stripped of passion. No red cards, no moment of brilliance, no turning point. Just 90 minutes of mutual suffocation.
Key Questions
Why was this match so devoid of goals?
Defensive discipline combined with clinical finishing failures. Gladbach dominated possession (53%) but managed only 5 shots on target from 9 attempts. Freiburg was worse: 12 shots, 1 on target.
Does this point help Gladbach's survival hopes?
Marginally. Three points from six matches and -7 goal difference signals a club in freefall. One point is a sticking plaster on a structural wound.
Was Atubolu the match-winner?
Absolutely. Five saves from Freiburg's goalkeeper secured the point and showcased world-class reflexes against Gladbach's best openings.
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.
Points Parity at Borussia-Park: Can Gladbach End the Home Hoodoo?
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. Two sides inseparable in the standings face off in a match defined by defensive fragility and creative individual brilliance.
The Setup
Borussia Mönchengladbach enters this fixture with a Form profile that suggests a team on the rise, remaining unbeaten in their last five outings (WDWWW). However, the narrative is complicated by their inability to secure a home win this season, creating a psychological hurdle at Borussia-Park. SC Freiburg, currently 9th and level on points with their hosts, lacks consistent Balance, often oscillating between tactical discipline and defensive lapses. With both teams conceding heavily—averaging over five combined goals per match—the Stakes for the backlines are incredibly high as they try to stem the tide.
Key Battle
The Stars will dictate the tempo in the final third. Jens Castrop has been the standout performer for Gladbach, providing a 7.7-rated anchor in midfield that allows the attack to flourish. He will be tasked with neutralizing Vincenzo Grifo, who remains Freiburg’s primary source of inspiration. Grifo's ability to exploit the gaps in Gladbach's leaky defense—which has conceded over three goals per home game—makes him the most dangerous man on the pitch.
Our Prediction
This has all the hallmarks of a high-scoring draw. Gladbach’s momentum is strong, but their historic struggle to win at home against structured opposition remains a concern. With Freiburg relying on the clinical nature of Grifo and the shot-stopping ability of Noah Atubolu, we expect a back-and-forth encounter that ends 2-2, leaving both teams firmly entrenched in the mid-table pack.