Tuesday , 18 August 2026

1. FC Saarbrucken vs Borussia Mönchengladbach, DFB-Pokal 2023-24 QUARTER FINALS

DFB-Pokal · 2023-24
1. FC Saarbrucken
2 – 1
Full Time
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Tue 12 Mar 2024 · 19:30 UTC Ludwigspark HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 29' Nico Elvedi
Patrick Sontheimer 31' Y
Amine Naifi 53' Y
Kai Brunker 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Saarbrucken vs Borussia Monchengladbach — DFB-Pokal at Ludwigspark.

Match Details

  • Referee Robert Hartmann

Head-to-Head

1
1. FC Saarbrucken 1 games · Avg 3.0 goals Borussia Mönchengladbach
Last 5 meetings
2024-03-12 1. FC Saarbrucken 2–1 Borussia Mönchengladbach

Recent Form

1. FC Saarbrucken
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Mar Borussia Mönchengladbach H 2–1 W
06 Dec Eintracht Frankfurt H 2–0 W
01 Nov FC Bayern München H 2–1 W
11 Aug Karlsruher SC H 2–1 W
09 Jun Bayer 04 Leverkusen H 0–3 L
03 Mar TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf H 1–1 D
Borussia Mönchengladbach
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Mar 1. FC Saarbrucken A 1–2 L
09 Mar 1. FC Köln H 3–3 D
02 Mar 1. FSV Mainz 05 A 1–1 D
24 Feb VfL Bochum 1848 H 5–2 W
17 Feb RB Leipzig A 0–2 L
10 Feb SV Darmstadt 98 H 0–0 D

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Borussia Mönchengladbach gets underway.
  • 5' 1. FC Saarbrücken are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Borussia Mönchengladbach backline.
  • 8' The deadlock is broken! Robin Hack gets on the scoresheet on 8 minutes.
  • 11' GOAL! Amine Naifi scores on 11.
  • 16' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 21' 1. FC Saarbrücken started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 21.
  • 26' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 29' Nico Elvedi picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 31' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Patrick Sontheimer on 31 minutes.
  • 36' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 41' Borussia Mönchengladbach have won 511 goals from 479 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 46' Julian Gunther-Schmidt is replacing Kasim Rabihic for the 1. FC Saarbrucken side.
  • 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 53' Amine Naifi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 53.
  • 58' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 63' With 0 assists to his name this season, Luca Netz is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Saarbrücken.
  • 67' The whistle greets Patrick Sontheimer as he departs to be replaced by Tim Civeja.
  • 69' The whistle greets Rocco Reitz as he departs to be replaced by Kouadio Kone.
  • 74' Another change for 1. FC Saarbrucken made on 74 minute. Robin Becker leaves to be changed by Dominik Becker.
  • 79' Over 79 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 82' A tactical swap from Borussia Monchengladbach — Joseph Scally on, Luca Netz off on 82 minutes.
  • 87' The 24-year-old Rocco Reitz has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Kai Brunker.
  • The final score is 2-1.

Lineups

1. FC Saarbrucken Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Borussia Monchengladbach Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Robin Hack 1
Kai Brunker 1
Amine Naifi 1

Head to Head

2024-03-12 1. FC Saarbrucken 2–1 Borussia Mönchengladbach

1. FC Saarbrucken Form

2024-03-12 1. FC Saarbrucken 2–1 Borussia Mönchengladbach W 2023-12-06 1. FC Saarbrucken 2–0 Eintracht Frankfurt W 2023-11-01 1. FC Saarbrucken 2–1 FC Bayern München W 2023-08-11 1. FC Saarbrucken 2–1 Karlsruher SC W 2020-06-09 1. FC Saarbrucken 0–3 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L 2020-03-03 1. FC Saarbrucken 1–1 TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf D

Borussia Monchengladbach Form

2024-03-12 1. FC Saarbrucken 2–1 Borussia Mönchengladbach L 2024-03-09 Borussia Mönchengladbach 3–3 1. FC Köln D 2024-03-02 1. FSV Mainz 05 1–1 Borussia Mönchengladbach D 2024-02-24 Borussia Mönchengladbach 5–2 VfL Bochum 1848 L 2024-02-17 RB Leipzig 2–0 Borussia Mönchengladbach L 2024-02-10 Borussia Mönchengladbach 0–0 SV Darmstadt 98 D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.58 1. FC Saarbrucken xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02 Borussia Monchengladbach xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Saarbrucken51% Draw26% Borussia Monchengladbach23%
Actual: 1. FC Saarbrucken win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

1. FC Saarbrucken or Draw
78%
Draw or Borussia Monchengladbach
49%
1. FC Saarbrucken or Borussia Monchengladbach
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Saarbrucken34% Draw47% Borussia Monchengladbach19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
10.8%
0 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9%
0 – 1
6.6%
1 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 0
4.7%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
2.6%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Saarbrucken

Handicap 1. FC Saarbrucken covers Push Borussia Monchengladbach covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 15% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 23% 51%
-0.5 49% — 51%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 14% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Saarbrucken keeps clean sheet
37% ✓
Borussia Monchengladbach keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.