German Cup
2025-10-28 - Borussia Monchengladbach vs Karlsruher SC
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: DFB Pokal 2nd Round
Borussia Park - Mönchengladbach
Tuesday, 28th October 2025 - kickoff 20:45 CET
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Too bad Borussia Mönchengladbach could not hold on for more than one half last weekend against Bayern Munich. They held the German champions to a goalless first-half draw and looked motivated in that game, but….as it always happens, they lost 0-3 in the end.
Nailed at the last spot in the Bundesliga, the DFB Cup could be something that could give Borussia Mönchengladbach a ray of hope for this season. They are the only winless side in Germany, and badly need a confidence-boosting victory.
If they fail to beat 2.Bundesliga side Karlsruher SC, I think they are unlikely to beat anyone until the end of 2025.
Some speculate that the next three games will decide the outcome of Borussia Mönchengladbach’s interim coach, Eugen Polanski.
Advancing in the cup is a must, before they visit St.Pauli and await at home Koln in the Bundesliga. These three games are “must-win” matches. I doubt they can record three wins, but losing to Holstein Kiel would be an utter embarrassment.
Karlsruher SC
Karlsruher SC are the seventh team from the 2.Bundesliga, but their form has been inconsistent.
They have been struggling in recent weeks, failing to connect good results. They were winless in two before last weekend, when they achieved a decisive 1-4 away win against Greuther Furth. Now they are a bit more comfortable, travelling to Mönchengladbach without pressure or unrealistic expectations.
That win over Greuther Furth over the weekend was Karlsruher SC’s first away win of the season, after they previously played three draws and lost once.
The Betting Verdict
This match is of great importance to Borussia Mönchengladbach. They are dead last in the Bundesliga, winless since the start of the season, and they need something to boost their confidence. They made the first step with the decent performance against Bayern Munich last weekend, and not must push harder for victory here.
Holstein Kiel will likely frustrate them, defending deeper and attacking through the counter. Still, I expect the pressure to finally pay off for the hosts and Borussia Mönchengladbach to record their first competitive win of the season.
The Pick :
Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-0 Karlsruher SC
FIXED ODDS BETTING TIP :
Take Borussia Mönchengladbach to win at odds of 1.61 with SportBet.One
