RB Leipzig host Borussia Mönchengladbach on September 2 in a Bundesliga match that sees former Gladbach captain Rocco Reitz face his old club. The Red Bulls enter the fixture with confidence after a 3-0 opening day win, sitting third in the table.
What is RB Leipzig's current form?
Coach Ole Werner's side started the season strongly, securing three points and a +3 goal difference from their first match. This builds on last season's success where Leipzig finished third and qualified for the Champions League again. However, the 38-year-old manager has injury concerns. Christopher Baumgartner and Assan Ouedraogo are sidelined. The current injury status can be checked on our injuries page.
The summer transfer window reshaped the squad. The sale of Yan Diomande to Real Madrid was a significant loss, but the return of Christopher Nkunku and the signings of Maxime Estève and Rocco Reitz have reinforced the team. Reitz moved from Borussia Mönchengladbach, where he was the captain until recently. His first match against his former club adds a major narrative to the fixture.
Which personnel stories define this match?
Beyond Reitz, Martin Demichelis, who has taken up a role in RB Leipzig's coaching staff, is another familiar figure. For the visiting Foals, Eugen Polanski is preparing for his first full campaign as part of the backroom team. Gladbach arrives with momentum from a 5-0 cup win against Schott Mainz, with goals from Hugo Bolin and Wael Mohya.
Borussia also has absentees to contend with. Jens Castrop and Yukhym Konoplya are injured. On a positive note, Tim Kleindienst has returned from injury. Ko Itakura has also returned to the club, bolstering the defence. The latest league standings and further stats are available in our standings.
What is the historical record between the teams?
RB Leipzig remains unbeaten at home against Borussia Mönchengladbach. In ten encounters in Leipzig, the Saxony side has won six, with the other four matches drawn. This strong home record provides an additional boost for the Red Bulls. The team aims to continue this positive streak and replicate the defensive solidity shown on the opening day, where they conceded no goals.
What follows the Gladbach match?
Attention already turns to the next challenge. RB Leipzig travels for an away fixture against Werder Bremen on September 5. Bremen currently sits in 15th place. All upcoming fixtures in the busy schedule are listed in our fixtures calendar. The Red Bulls must manage their squad carefully with Champions League matches approaching soon. The coming weeks will show if the new-look team under Ole Werner can maintain its strong early performances.
