Borussia Mönchengladbach welcomes 1. FSV Mainz 05 to the Borussia-Park, with both teams seeking crucial points in the Bundesliga's bottom half. Mainz will look to capitalize on their recent momentum, having earned back-to-back victories, while Gladbach aim to bounce back from a disappointing draw against Bayern Munich. The battle will be marked by the individual efforts of Mainz's star striker, Jean-Philippe Mateta.