Schott Mainz vs Borussia Mönchengladbach (23 August 2026, DFB-Pokal): match facts, form and head-to-head

The visitors from Borussia Mönchengladbach turned a routine league fixture into a statement, dismantling Schott Mainz 5‑0 on the host’s turf. The German side, still winless after four defeats and sitting 18th with a meagre zero points and a 6‑16 goal deficit, finally broke their barren spell. Their dominance was evident throughout, as they comfortably out‑scored the hosts in every phase of the game. This result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance for the season in Gladbach’s favour, giving them the sole victory in the two‑way tie.