Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Borussia Mönchengladbach (1st, 30 pts) held a 30-point advantage over Waldhof Mannheim (307th, 0 pts). Waldhof Mannheim ranked just 1763rd in the league on five-round form despite their 307th table position. In league terms the two rates read 2/3 for Waldhof Mannheim and 3.33/1.47 for Borussia Mönchengladbach (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.75.
Waldhof Mannheim entered with three wins in a row. Borussia Mönchengladbach came in having won four on the spin, having scored in 6 consecutive games.
Carl-Benz-Stadion, capacity 27,022, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Borussia Mönchengladbach led 2-1 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-3.
Goal scorers
Waldhof Mannheim: 2 goals with no recorded scorer · Borussia Mönchengladbach: 3 goals with no recorded scorer