Borussia Monchengladbach vs RB Leipzig
7:30 PM CET
Bundesliga
Borussia-Park
Matchday 12
The Bundesliga returns from the international break with Matchday 12 kicking off Friday night in Monchengladbach. Borussia Monchengladbach hosts RB Leipzig in the only Friday fixture before a full slate of Saturday matches that includes Bayern Munich facing St. Pauli and Bayer Leverkusen in action.
Match Analysis
RB Leipzig enters as the favorite in this Friday night clash after a solid start to their Bundesliga campaign. Leipzig has consistently challenged for Champions League spots and brings attacking firepower to Borussia-Park. Gladbach has been inconsistent but plays well at home and can cause problems for any opponent in the league with their pressing style.
Weekend Preview - Major European Leagues
Premier League
Bundesliga
La Liga
Serie A
This match opens the Bundesliga weekend with the rest of Matchday 12 playing out on Saturday and Sunday. The Saturday slate features Bayern Munich looking to continue their dominance against newly promoted St. Pauli, while defending champions Bayer Leverkusen aim to stay in the title race.
Premier League Action
Liverpool are the defending Premier League champions after their title last season, and the 2025-26 Premier League sees Leeds United, Burnley, and Sunderland as the promoted clubs. Premier League action resumes Saturday with a full slate of matches including Manchester City hosting Leeds United at 10am ET, Everton facing Newcastle United at 12:30pm, and Tottenham taking on Fulham at 3pm. The Europa League concluded its Matchday 5 on Thursday with Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa representing the Premier League.