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Borussia Monchengladbach vs Heidenheim Prediction and Betting Tips | April 4th 2026 Borussia Monchengladbach and Heidenheim return to action in the German Bundesliga when they lock horns at Borussia Park on Saturday.

APRIL 3 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Jens Castrop - Option for play Castrop (ankle) is an option for Saturday's match against Heidenheim, according to manager Eugen Polanski.

Impact Castrop will not miss any time after withdrawing from national team duty due to an ankle he picked up in the club's last match before the break, as the midfielder has been deemed fit after training. This is massive news for the club, as he will likely return to his starting role immediately, a normal starter on the left flank. He has been credited with three goals this season in 22 appearances (16 starts).

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Kleindienst - Remains in training Kleindienst (knee) is still only individually training and is out for the time being, according to manager Eugen Polanski.

Impact Kleindienst was eyeing a return in March but will remain out another week at least, as the forward continues to only train individually. This leaves his return around a week or two away from a return, just needing to get back into full team training. The forward last played in November, a rough absence for someone who already missed a solid chunk to begin the season, with only two appearances all season.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Castrop - Trains with ball Tuesday Castrop (ankle) returned to individual training with the ball Tuesday and could be available for Saturday's clash against Heidenheim, according to BILD.

Impact Castrop was sent home early from the South Korean national team camp after medical checks revealed worsening inflammation in the ankle he twisted during his heroic performance in the 3-3 derby draw at Koln, where he scored twice despite playing through pain. The versatile midfielder has not yet rejoined team training, but Tuesday's individual session with the ball is an encouraging step forward and a return by Saturday can't be ruled out based on how he looked on the pitch. Losing Castrop for any extended stretch would be a real blow for Gladbach given the level he has been operating at, so the club will be watching his progress closely over the coming days as they prepare for a vital relegation battle clash against the Bundesliga's bottom side.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Kota Takai - Doubtful against Heidenheim Takai (undisclosed) returned to team training but has not yet completed a full session with his teammates, leaving his availability for Saturday's clash against Heidenheim uncertai...

Impact Takai has missed Gladbach's last four Bundesliga matches and is still considered to be in a reintegration phase by the club's staff, with coach Eugen Polanski tempering expectations over a quick return. The lack of match sharpness is the main concern, and Polanski made clear he will not rush the Japanese centre-back back into action before he is genuinely ready. The April 11 clash against Leipzig looks like a more realistic target for a full return, with Philipp Sander having done enough during his absence to make Takai's path back into the starting XI far from guaranteed.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Hack - Back in training, still weeks away Hack (knee) has returned to team training but will not be available for Saturday's clash against Heidenheim, with coach Eugen Polanski ruling him out due to a lack of match sharpne...

Impact Hack was back on the pitch Monday and clearly eager to get going, but coach Eugen Polanski was blunt about the situation, calling it far too early for the attacking midfielder to return to competitive action in only his first normal training week since the injury. The Gladbach coach also made it clear he has no intention of bringing back a player who is not at 100 percent with the club fighting for survival in the Bundesliga, and deliberately left the return timeline open after several previous projections failed to materialize. A return in the coming weeks remains the target, but Gladbach will not be rushed into throwing him back before he is genuinely ready. Haris Tabakovic and Franck Honorat will look to hold their larger role in the attack until he returns.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan N`Goumou - Back in team training Ngoumou (Achilles) has returned to team training with Monchengladbach after managing some minor adductor discomfort last week, according to Karsten Kellermann of Rheinische Post.

Impact Ngoumou was one of 14 players to take part in Monday's session, a significant milestone for a player who has been working his way back from a torn Achilles suffered nearly a year ago. That said, coach Eugen Polanski was quick to pump the brakes, stressing the need to remain very cautious given the severity of the original injury and the tensions Ngoumou is still managing. A return in the coming weeks feels realistic if he continues to progress without any setbacks, but Gladbach will not be taking any chances with a player who has already lost almost an entire season due to this injury.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Castrop - Withdraws from national team Castrop (ankle) has been released from the South Korean national team squad after failing to recover from an ankle sprain in time for the upcoming fixtures, according to Kyunghyang...

Impact Castrop picked up the ankle issue during Monchengladbach's Bundesliga clash against Koln on March 21, but pushed through the pain to finish the match before joining the South Korean camp in England. After undergoing treatment, medical checks revealed the inflammation had worsened, forcing him to pack his bags before the Austria fixture. He now heads back to Monchengladbach with the April 4 clash against Heidenheim in his sights, though his availability will depend on how the ankle responds over the coming days.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Kota Takai - Will join team training Monday Takai is expected to join team training on Monday after missing one month of action due to a muscle strain, but his workload will be managed, according to RHEINSCHE POST.

Impact Takai missed the last four fixtures after picking up a muscle strain, but is set to reintegrate with the squad for the first time on Monday. The club is expected to manage his workload carefully, and his availability for the upcoming clash against Heidenheim will depend on how his body responds to training next week. The Japanese centre-back had started the last two matches prior to his injury, but even upon returning to full fitness, he faces a tough battle to reclaim his spot, with Philipp Sander having impressed during his absence.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan N`Goumou - Could play in friendly Ngoumou (Achilles) could be an option for a friendly against Osnabruck on Thursday, according to Hannah Gobrecht of Rheinische Post.

Impact Ngoumou has been working on training for around a week now and continues to improve his status, trying to return from an injury that has left him out all season. The good news is he is trending towards a return soon, as he is now set to participate in a friendly on Thursday, although he is unlikely to be heavily risked. If he were to play. Thursday, a return shouldn't be far, potentially an option after the break.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Moritz Nicolas - Two saves in draw Nicolas had two saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Nicolas had a day to forget Saturday, as he allowed three goals on five shots faced. That's just not good enough in a match that Gladbach really would have expected to win. The goalkeeper didn't really stand tall on some saves he would have expected to make, and struggled for the most part.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Engelhardt - Assists on lone chance Engelhardt assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Engelhardt isn't a frequent offensive contributor, but he got involved during Saturday's draw. He set up a single chance which proved to be crucial during the three-all draw. The defender isn't going to become an offensive dynamo during the break, but a nice goal contribution is a good way to set up for the Bundesliga run in.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Honorat - Assists Saturday Honorat assisted once to go with six crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-3 draw against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Honorat provided one assists on six crosses during Saturday's draw in an all-action clash with Koln. The winger had plenty to do as both sides put on an offensive showcase during the match. Honorat was excellent as usual on the ball and causes issues for the backline with his pace and ability to pick people out in the box.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Sander - Goal for draw Sander scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-3 draw against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Sander scored a rare goal from holding midfield during Saturday's clash. He only put a single shot on goal, but it was enough for Sander to earn the point in the clash. He's not likely to be a major goalscoring threat coming out of the international break, despite this goal against a leaky Koln side.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Castrop - Nets brace for draw Castrop scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Castrop was brilliant during Saturday's draw, scoring a brace, but still being left with just a single point to show for it. The midfielder did everything he could in the match, but it just wasn't quite enough. He heads into the international break in scintillating form after that brace.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 19 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Kota Takai - Won't play vs. Koln Takai (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Koln.

Impact Takai is progressing well in his recovery, but the defender won't be an option to play this weekend. He should be ready to roll after the international break, and it wouldn't be surprising if he returns to the starting lineup right away. Takai had started in his previous three Bundesliga outings before going down injured.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Friedrich - Option again Friedrich (strain) is an option for Saturday's match against Koln, according to manager Eugen Polanski.

Impact Friedrich went down with a muscle injury this week but was able to make a quick return, as the defender is already an option just a few days later. However, it is unknown how much he will play, potentially limited due to caution. He has only started in one of his five appearances this season, so a bench spot is likely.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan N`Goumou - Trains with team Ngoumou (Achilles) resumed team training since last week and is nearing a return to the matchday squad, the club posted.

Impact Ngoumou has yet to log his first minutes this season after being sidelined for nearly a full year with an Achilles injury, but he was back in team training last week and is closing in on a return to the matchday squad, likely right after the March international break. This is a big step forward in his recovery timeline and puts him on track to rejoin the rotation soon. His return would be a solid boost for Gladbach, as he was a consistent starter before going down.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Bolin - Makes permanent move to Gladbach Bolin made a permanent move to Gladbach and signed a contract until June 2030, the club announced.

Impact Bolin has completed a permanent move to Borussia Monchengladbach through June 2030 after the club activated his clause following a loan from Malmo, featuring in all six Bundesliga matches since arriving in January. The 22-year-old Swedish attacking midfielder has logged 153 appearances and 28 goals in Sweden across Malmo, Degerfors and BK Olympic, while recording 10 league goals in 25 matches during the 2023/24 season and eight goals in 49 appearances in 2024/25. He has also gained European experience with 15 Europa League matches and 12 Champions League qualifiers, scoring four goals, and has earned two senior caps for Sweden.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Kota Takai - Eyeing potential return Takai (undisclosed) is eyeing a return to training this week and a potential return when facing Koln on Saturday, according to manager Eugen Polanski, per Jannik Sorgatz of Rheinis...

Impact Takai has been sidelined but is nearing a return, with the club seeming confident he could be back on the training field this week. That said, this could potentially lead to a return Saturday, although that is yet to be decided. He had started in his last three appearances, so he is likely to see time once fit again.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Rocco Reitz - Will join Leipzig in summer Reitz will join Leipzig from Gladbach in the summer and signed a contract until 2031, his future club announced.

Impact Reitz will join RB Leipzig from Borussia Monchengladbach starting in the 2026/27 season after signing a contract through 2031. The 23-year-old midfielder made 88 Bundesliga appearances for Gladbach with eight goals and six assists after rising through the club's academy and making his debut in October 2020. He became a regular starter following two loan spells at Sint-Truiden and served as vice-captain this season while frequently wearing the captain's armband.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Stöger celebrates landmark appearance with superb free kick as Gladbach beats St Pauli

Kevin Stöger’s first goal of the season in his 200th Bundesliga appearance has set Borussia Mönchengladbach on its way to a 2-0 victory over St. Pauli

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Joe Scally - Sets up one of two goals Scally had an assist with his lone chance created while making two tackles (winning both) during Friday's 2-0 win over St. Pauli.

Impact Scally set up Franck Honorat in the 62nd minute assisting Gladbach's second goal of the match. The assist was the first goal involvement since January for Scally as he's combined for four chances created, seven crosses and six tackles over his last three appearances.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

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