This weekend's Bundesliga action brings us a tantalizing Borussia derby as Borussia Mönchengladbach host Borussia Dortmund at Borussia-Park on Sunday, with both sides desperate for points but for very different reasons.

For Dortmund, victory would cement their hold on second place in the table—a crucial position that guarantees automatic Champions League qualification. After a season of ups and downs, Edin Terzić's men know that three points here would be a massive step toward securing their top-tier European ambitions.

But they'll have to overcome a growing injury crisis to do it. The defensive line is particularly hit hard, with Niklas Süle sidelined by a knee issue and Emre Can out with an ACL injury. Ramy Bensebaini is also doubtful after picking up a foot problem against Freiburg. This defensive shortage means young Luca Reggiani could be handed a starting role in a back three. The good news? Yan Couto and Jobe Bellingham, both recently battling illness, are expected to be available for selection.

Further forward, manager Niko Kovač might opt for the energetic Carney Chukwuemeka over Julian Brandt to support striker Serhou Guirassy and the emerging Samuele Inácio. The attack remains the team's strength, even with Felix Nmecha still on the injury list.

Meanwhile, Mönchengladbach enter this fixture in a frustrating rut—winless in their last five Bundesliga outings, with four draws and one defeat. Their most recent result was a gritty 0-0 stalemate away at Wolfsburg, and they'll be desperate to turn that form around in front of their home fans.

Manager Eugen Polanski faces some tough selection decisions. Midfielder Jens Castrop is suspended for the rest of the season after his red card against Wolfsburg, with Lukas Ullrich the likely replacement on the left flank. There's good news at the back, though, as Kevin Diks is fit to return to the starting eleven, probably pushing Fabio Chiarodia to the bench.

The attack remains a concern, with Tim Kleindienst sidelined by fitness issues, joining Jan Urbich and Nathan N'Goumou on the injury list. However, there's a silver lining: Robin Hack has returned to full training and came off the bench against Wolfsburg last weekend. He's ready to provide a much-needed creative spark as Die Fohlen look to finally get back to winning ways.

With both teams carrying injury concerns but plenty of quality on display, this Borussia derby promises to be a fascinating tactical battle. For Dortmund, it's about maintaining their top-two push. For Gladbach, it's about ending a winless run and proving they can compete with the league's best. Kickoff on Sunday can't come soon enough.