In a pivotal Bundesliga showdown, 1. FC Union Berlin host Borussia Mönchengladbach as the hosts aim to solidify their Europa League prospects. Union has been on a four-game unbeaten streak, while Gladbach seeks to bounce back from consecutive losses. The clash will feature Union's industrious midfielder Christopher Trimmel, who has registered crucial assists, facing off against Gladbach's in-form attacker Marcus Thuram.