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Gladbach aims for third straight win against Paderborn as coach finds luck

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Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Gladbach aims for third straight win against Paderborn as coach finds luck

Summary

Borussia Mönchengladbach hosts Paderborn in a Bundesliga match this Saturday, led by coach Alexander Blessin, who is hopeful after two consecutive wins while donning a green jumper. The team secured its first league victory of the season against VfB Stuttgart last weekend and also triumphed over Karlsruhe in the German Cup. Blessin, who took over coaching duties last month, is optimistic about squad improvements as key players are set to return from injury. The match represents a crucial opportunity for the bottom-placed team to build momentum.

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Status Watch

•Gladbach won its first league match at VfB Stuttgart last weekend.
•The team also defeated Karlsruhe in the German Cup midweek.
•Alexander Blessin has introduced a distinctive green jumper for games.
•Isac Lidberg, Nicolas Kühn, and Daiki Hashioka may return for the match.
•Gladbach is currently at the bottom of the Bundesliga standings.

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What they're saying

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Borussia Mönchengladbach coach Alexander Blessin has won two games on the trot after donning a distinctive green jumper and hopes his luck continues at home to promoted Paderborn on Saturday. The Bundesliga bottom side recorded a first league win of the season at VfB Stuttgart last weekend and beat second-tier Karlsruhe in the German Cup in midweek.
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