Patrick Herrmann hit the winner in the fifth minute, taking a pass from Marco Reus, as Moenchengladbach ended the year fourth in the table on 33 points, four behind leaders Bayern Munich and one adrift of Borussia Dortmund and Schalke.
The defeat leaves 14th-placed Mainz on 18 points, two clear of the relegation zone.
Kaiserslautern meanwhile had Israel international Itay Shechter sent off in the closing minutes as they earned a 1-1 draw with visiting Hanover.
Hanover go into the winter break in seventh place, while Kaiserslautern stay third from last on 16 points, with both teams without a win in their last seven league games.
Norway striker Mohammed Abdelloaue gave Hanover a 13th-minute lead but the home side levelled with a crisp shot from halftime substitute Adam Nemec in the 68th minute.
Kaiserslautern finished the last two minutes of regular time with 10 men after second-half substitute Shechter was shown a red card for kicking Manuel Schmiedebach from behind.
Hanover have 23 points, three behind sixth-placed Bayer Leverkusen and 14 adrift of leaders Bayern Munich.
Hertha Berlin meanwhile dismissed coach Markus Babbel with immediate effect following a rift between the coach and the club management.
Hertha, who drew 1-1 at Hoffenheim on Saturday, are lying 11th in the table.
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