20:13
Polanski, on the other hand, expects a classic floodlight fight: “It can definitely get heated. We have to know what to expect: a lot of intensity, force and speed.” He would like to build on the steps from the last games, which were also evident in the test during the international break against Preußen Münster (3:2), and is making a change compared to the zero number against Freiburg. Friedrich should ensure compactness in the defensive back four, Netz will initially take a seat on the bench. At the front, Neuhaus, who was demoted at the start of the season, is once again swirling around Tabakovic. With Chiarodia, Hack, Ngoumou and captain Kleindienst, Polanski is still missing four potential regular players, but Reyna and Honorat were at least enough for the squad.
8:00 p.m
Baumgart revealed before the game that Borussia’s style of play was similar to his team, but was already providing an approach against “standard-strong” foals: “We have to counteract that by finding our own solutions. And that may also have to do with more possession of the ball.” Kemlein, who will be making his first starting eleven appearance of the season, will be there to help, replacing Schäfer (not in the squad for a short time due to injury) and forming the double six alongside Khedira. In addition, compared to the Leverkusen game, Skarke and Ansah have moved into the starting line-up for Jeong and Burke (both bench). The game comes too early for Skov and Juranović.
7:50 p.m
Borussia from Mönchengladbach has been waiting for a three-pointer in the Bundesliga for 13 games across the seasons. The devastating series resulted in the dismissal of head coach Gerardo Seoane, who made way for interim coach Eugen Polanski after the dismal 4-0 home defeat against Werder Bremen. He got two points from three games on the sidelines (1-1 in Leverkusen and 0-0 against Freiburg) and despite the 4-6 defeat against Frankfurt, he can stay at least until the next international break in November. In the capital, the longest series of defeats in the club’s history should be put to an end and the first win of the season should be achieved. It is also the first game with the new sports director Rouven Schröder.
19:41
With seven points from the first six games, Union Berlin apparently didn’t get off to a great start to the season. Since Steffen Baumgart’s team already had to play against Stuttgart (2:1) and in Dortmund (0:3), Frankfurt (4:3) and Leverkusen (0:2), this is definitely okay. At home, however, the Iron Men failed to improve after their opening win against VfB and only picked up one point against Hoffenheim (2:4) and HSV (0:0). The home record should be improved today against the second-to-last team from Mönchengladbach.
7:30 p.m
Welcome to the 7th matchday of the Bundesliga and the opening game between 1.FC Union Berlin and Borussia Mönchengladbach! Kick-off at the Alte Försterei is at 8:30 p.m.