Borussia Mönchengladbach vs SV Elversberg
Elversberg stun Gladbach in seven-goal thriller
SV Elversberg snatch a dramatic 4-3 win with a last-gasp strike at Borussia-Park.
Borussia Mönchengladbach looked in control with a brace from H. Bolin and a goal from J. Scally putting them ahead, but SV Elversberg fought back fiercely. D. Mokwa, M. Krattenmacher with two goals, and F. Keidel turned the game on its head, sealing a 4-3 victory with a stoppage-time winner. This result defied Fipster's medium-confidence prediction of a Gladbach home win, delivering a thrilling upset instead.
Outcome probability
The new season kicks off with Borussia Mönchengladbach facing off against SV Elversberg, a freshly promoted side eager to make their mark. Both teams will be looking to set the tone early on, with the Fohlen aiming to assert their experience against the newcomers.
Key facts
- 1.Borussia Mönchengladbach finished 12th last season with 38 points from 34 games.
- 2.SV Elversberg are newly promoted to this competition.
- 3.Borussia Mönchengladbach have a points-per-game advantage over SV Elversberg (1.12 vs 0.00).
- 4.SV Elversberg have a better goal difference than Borussia Mönchengladbach from last season.
- 5.The predicted halftime score is 0-1, favouring SV Elversberg.
- 6.The predicted fulltime score is 2-1 in favour of Borussia Mönchengladbach.
- 7.The match is expected to feature around four cards in total.
The context
Borussia Mönchengladbach finished 12th in their league last season, accumulating 38 points from 34 games. SV Elversberg enter this competition as newcomers, stepping up from a lower division. This clash marks a fresh chapter for both sides as they embark on their campaigns in different circumstances.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Borussia Mönchengladbach
Away — SV Elversberg
Analysis
The match promises to be competitive, with statistical models suggesting a narrow edge for Borussia Mönchengladbach. While the away side might take an early lead, the home team’s ability to rally in the second half is expected to shine through. The Fohlen’s points-per-game advantage hints at their capacity to manage pressure and overturn deficits, making a comeback scenario quite plausible.
Prediction
Expect SV Elversberg to start brightly and possibly lead at halftime, but Borussia Mönchengladbach should find their rhythm after the break. A 2-1 victory for the home side is the most probable outcome, reflecting a spirited second-half performance that secures all three points.
The verdict
This season opener sets the stage for an intriguing campaign. Borussia Mönchengladbach’s experience and resilience are likely to prevail against the enthusiastic newcomers, SV Elversberg. Fans can anticipate a lively encounter with a satisfying home win to kick things off.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Bolin
Mokwa
Assist: Pinckert
Bolin
Assist: Honorat
Bolin
Yellow Card
Yellow Card
Scally
Assist: Honorat
William Cole Campbell
Krattenmacher
Honorat
Mohya
Onyeka
Günther
Scally
Kleindienst
Nguefack
Yellow Card
Keidel
Ullrich
Mokwa
Gyamerah
Diks
Yellow Card
Krattenmacher
Assist: Futkeu
Condé
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 12 |
| 6 |  FSV Mainz 05 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 7 |
| 7 |  SV Elversberg | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 7 |
| 8 |  Werder Bremen | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 17 |  Union Berlin | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -13 | 1 |
| 18 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -10 | 0 |
Match Statistics
Borussia Mönchengladbach
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1M. NicolasG
- 4K. DiksD
- 6K. ItakuraD
- 9F. HonoratM
- 11T. KleindienstF
- 16P. SanderM
- 26L. UllrichD
- 29J. ScallyD
- 34M. NguefackM
- 36W. MohyaM
- 38H. BolinM
Substitutes
- 2F. ChiarodiaD
- 3I. LidbergF
- 5J. LeszczyńskiD
- 7K. StögerM
- 18S. MachinoF
- 19N. KühnF
- 20D. HeroldD
- 25R. HackM
- 33D. BatzG
SV Elversberg
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 8Ł. PorębaM
- 19L. PinckertD
- 20N. KristofG
- 21L. GüntherD
- 25L. PetkovM
- 30J. GyamerahD
- 31M. RohrD
- 39William Cole CampbellM
- 40Francis-Ikechukwu OnyekaM
- 42D. MokwaF
- 43F. KeidelM
Substitutes
- 2N. MickelsonD
- 3F. Le JoncourD
- 6A. CondéM
- 7M. KrattenmacherM
- 9N. FutkeuF
- 10Noah DarvichM
- 24L. SchnellbacherM
- 26L. SirchD
- 28T. BossG
Borussia Mönchengladbach
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Bolin | M | 90 | 9.0 | 2 | — | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2/2 |
| J. Scally | D | 77 | 7.4 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/2 |
| F. Honorat | M | 69 | 7.3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 1/1 |
| N. Kühn | F | 21 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| P. Sander | M | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| M. Nicolas | G | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Kleindienst | F | 77 | 6.6 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| I. Lidberg | F | 13 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| M. Nguefack | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| K. Itakura | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| K. Diks | D | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| W. Mohya | M | 69 | 6.1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2/3 |
| J. Leszczyński | D | 13 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| D. Herold | D | 9 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| L. Ullrich | D | 81 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| R. Hack | M | 21 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Stöger | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Batz | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Machino | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Chiarodia | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
SV Elversberg
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Mokwa | F | 88 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1/2 |
| F. Keidel | M | 90 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| M. Krattenmacher | M | 26 | 7.0 | 1 | — | 5 | 3 | — | 1/2 |
| N. Futkeu | F | 15 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| L. Pinckert | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| William Cole Campbell | M | 64 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| Francis-Ikechukwu Onyeka | M | 75 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2/2 |
| L. Petkov | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0/2 |
| M. Rohr | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ł. Poręba | M | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Mickelson | D | 15 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| L. Sirch | D | 2 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Gyamerah | D | 88 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| N. Kristof | G | 90 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Condé | M | 2 | 5.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Günther | D | 75 | 5.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Noah Darvich | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Le Joncour | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Boss | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Schnellbacher | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Borussia Mönchengladbach vs SV Elversberg?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Borussia Mönchengladbach to win against SV Elversberg.
- What score did Fipster predict for Borussia Mönchengladbach vs SV Elversberg?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Borussia Mönchengladbach 2–1 SV Elversberg.
- What were the win probabilities for Borussia Mönchengladbach vs SV Elversberg?
- Fipster's model gave Borussia Mönchengladbach a 51% chance of winning, SV Elversberg a 24% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 51% confidence — a medium-confidence call.