German Cup
2026-10-27 - Borussia Monchengladbach vs Karlsruher SC
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: DFB-Pokal 2nd Round
Borussia Park – Mönchengladbach
Tuesday, 27th October 2026 - kickoff 20:45 CET
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach are finally relieved after recording their first win of the season last weekend. After suffering 6 straight defeats, they beat VfB Stuttgart 2-3 away.
Wael Mohya played a key role in the last match, scoring and assisting as Borussia Mönchengladbach came from behind to take all three points.
The defensive problems have not disappeared, though. Borussia Mönchengladbach have been short of options at the back, and Kevin Diks is expected to miss this DFB Cup tie. Tim Kleindienst and Nicolas-Gerrit Kühn are also unavailable, leaving the hosts with decisions to make in attack.
The Stuttgart result should lift the mood, but Borussia Mönchengladbach need a more reliable defensive performance to avoid another difficult night.
Karlsruher SC
Karlsruher SC has been a very weak side so far in the 2.Bundesliga, sitting second from the bottom at the table.
They need a response after their latest 6-1 away defeat to Magdeburg. That result was damaging, and coach Maximilian Senft has highlighted the need for better set-piece defending and stronger reactions when the team concedes. The cup gives them a quick chance to put that performance behind them.
There is a route into this game for the visitors if they can exploit Borussia Mönchengladbach’s defensive absences. Karlsruher SC have already shown resilience in this competition, coming from behind to beat Preussen Münster 1-2 in the first round.
However, first-choice goalkeeper Hans-Christian Bernat remains a doubt with back problems, while Sebastian Jung and Rafael Pinto Pedrosa are also carrying fitness concerns.
The Betting Verdict
I expect Borussia Mönchengladbach to get through, but I am not convinced they will keep a clean sheet. Their first Bundesliga win over VfB Stuttgart was important, yet their defensive problems remain, and Karlsruher SC should see a chance to attack them after the hosts conceded twice on Friday.
Both teams to score at around 1.67 is worth a look. Karlsruher SC need to show a reaction after the Magdeburg defeat, and Borussia Mönchengladbach have not been solid enough at the back to trust them blindly.
I still favor the home side to progress, but I prefer betting on both sides to find the net to backing the short home-win price.
The Pick :
Borussia Monchengladbach 2-1 Karlsruher SC
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take both teams to score: YES at odds of 1.67 at BetFred
