The mood around the Borussia Park has been quite heavy lately as the Fohlen continue to struggle in front of their own fans. It is honestly bizarre to see a club with such history winning only one of their last eleven home games in the league. Can Eugen Polanski really turn things around before the pressure becomes unbearable? Their only success at home since November was a victory against Köln, and that feels like a lifetime ago. With nine home defeats already recorded in the 2025 calendar year, the players must feel like they are walking on eggshells. That is a bold move to keep the faith in the current system, but maybe it is the right one for continuity.

In an effort to tighten things up, the club recently brought in the young defender Kota Takai on loan from Tottenham. He made his first appearance in a winter friendly against Hannover, but the team still lost that match three to zero. Even though they hit the woodwork several times, failing to score is becoming a recurring nightmare for this squad. They have already gone seven games without a goal this season, which is their worst offensive record since they were relegated back in 2007. Still, the underlying stats show they possess a high conversion rate of 63 percent for big chances, trailing only Bayern Munich and Mainz. Maybe Takai can provide the stability needed at the back, but someone needs to step up and put the ball in the net.

Augsburg is not exactly flying high either, but there is a definite change in the air since Manuel Baum took over the coaching duties. The defensive improvement has been quite remarkable to witness over the last few weeks. They have only conceded a single goal in their last three Bundesliga matches, which is a stat they share with the likes of Borussia Dortmund. By allowing only six shots on target in that period, they have become a very tough nut to crack. Only Bayern Munich has allowed fewer attempts on goal in the same timeframe. It is hard to say how this will end, but the Fuggerstadter look much more organized than they did at the start of the campaign.

That said, the visitors have a major problem to solve this Sunday because Dimitrios Giannoulis is out through suspension. Losing him is a massive blow because the Greek international was involved in their last three goals. Without his creativity, Augsburg might find it very difficult to break down a nervous Gladbach defense. They have won their last three games against the Fohlen, but their away form remains a worry with only one win in nine trips. Perhaps a draw is the most likely outcome in this cagey battle where neither side wants to blink first. It will be interesting to see if Germany Bundesliga Predictions favor the side that can finally keep their composure in a pressure cooker environment.