This Borussia M´gladbach vs Karlsruher SC preview features a DFB Pokal second round where Bundesliga strugglers Borussia Mönchengladbach against high-flying 2. Bundesliga side Karlsruher SC at BORUSSIA-PARK on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. This is a classic cup tie dynamic: the bigger club enduring a nightmare season versus the lower-league side playing with confidence. Gladbach are currently rock bottom of the Bundesliga (17th) and just suffered a sobering 3-0 home defeat to Bayern Munich, extending their winless run to six games.
Karlsruhe, meanwhile, sits 6th in the 2. Bundesliga and are coming off an impressive 4-1 away thrashing of Greuther Fürth. They possess one of the second tier’s most potent attacks. This match preview highlights a potential upset. Gladbach’s dreadful form and defensive woes make them vulnerable, even at home, against a KSC side that scores goals freely. Punters looking for value might find it in backing the visitors in some capacity on Betano.
Borussia M´gladbach Vs Karlsruher SC match preview/Betting preview
Team Recent Form
Borussia M´gladbach: L-L-D-L-D
Karlsruher SC: W-L-D-W-L
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Key Stats
- Form Reversal: Gladbach are winless in their last six matches (2 draws, 4 losses), while Karlsruhe have lost only two of their last eight (4 wins, 2 draws).
- Goal Difference: Gladbach have a league goal difference of -9, indicating defensive struggles. Karlsruhe have a +6 goal difference in the 2. Bundesliga.
- Cup Pedigree vs. Current Form: Gladbach has a stronger historical cup record, but Karlsruhe reached the DFB Pokal quarter-finals as recently as 2021-22.
Correct Score Prediction: 1-2
I am predicting a shock 1-2 away win for Karlsruher SC. Gladbach are in absolute freefall. Their defense is porous (conceding 17 goals in 8 league games), their attack is inconsistent, and confidence appears shot after the Bayern defeat. BORUSSIA-PARK has not been a fortress this season.
Karlsruhe are playing with swagger and scoring goals for fun (21 goals in 10 league games). They just put four past Greuther Fürth away from home and will smell blood against a struggling Bundesliga giant. While Gladbach possess individual quality, KSC’s current form, attacking threat (led by Marvin Wanitzek), and Gladbach’s disastrous run make an upset highly plausible. This scoreline offers huge value on Betano.
Borussia M´gladbach Vs Karlsruher SC H2H
- Historical H2H is limited, with the last competitive meetings dating back to the 2008-09 Bundesliga season.7
- Gladbach won one (1-0) and drew the other (0-0) of those two meetings.
- There is no recent DFB Pokal head-to-head history between the clubs.
- In the only two meetings recorded in recent databases (from 2008/09), Under 1.5 goals landed both times.
Pre game odds
- Borussia M´gladbach (Home): 1.95 (varies, some bookies have ~2.04)
- Draw: 3.40 (varies, some bookies have ~2.40 or higher)
- Karlsruher SC (Away): 5.00
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Team News Borussia M´gladbach
Gladbach’s poor form isn’t helped by injuries. USMNT star Gio Reyna has been dealing with thigh problems and remains a doubt, which impacts their creativity. Key defensive pieces could also be missing, adding to their woes at the back. Check closer to kickoff for definitive news on Gladbach’s lineup confirmations as manager Eugen Polanski might rotate heavily given their league position.
Team News Karlsruher SC
Karlsruhe also have several key players sidelined. Experienced defenders Marcel Franke and Sebastian Jung are both out until early November with abdominal/back injuries, respectively. Young talents Ali-Eren Ersungur (ligament) and Louey Farhat (ankle) are longer-term absentees. Despite these issues, their attack remains potent and largely unaffected.
Predicted line up for both teams
- Borussia M´gladbach: Nicolas; Scally, Friedrich, Elvedi, Netz; Sander, Engelhardt; Honorat, Stöger, Hack; Tabakovic
- Karlsruher SC: Bernat; Herold, Beifus, Kobald, Pedrosa; Rapp, Müller, Wanitzek; Egloff; Schleusener, Fukuda
Borussia M´gladbach Vs Karlsruher SC betting tips
This DFB Pokal tie screams upset potential. Here are the best angles available on Betano:
- Tip 1 – Result: Karlsruher SC Double Chance (X2).
- Tip 2 – Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over 2.5 goals.
- Tip 3 – Both team to score: Yes.
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