The Mönchengladbach club finished 12th in the spring with 38 points. This season, they have been losing to almost everyone in the Bundesliga, although they opened their cup campaign with a 5-0 win over Schott Mainz. They suffered another defeat against Cologne, losing 1-2.
In 2025/2026, the Sinsheim side missed out to Stuttgart in the battle for fourth place by just one point, 61 to 62. As a result, they are once again competing only in the Europa League. There, they lost 0-2 to modest OFI. This Thursday, the Germans also fell to Beşiktaş, losing 2-3. Their domestic campaign started with a cup victory as well, but they have mostly struggled since then, with their only other success coming against Stuttgart, whom they beat 2-1. They also scored twice against Hamburg in October, but still lost 2-3.
The underdogs are currently averaging 1.4 goals scored and as many as 3.6 conceded per game. Ilzer’s men have made a slightly better start, averaging 1.8 goals scored and 2.6 allowed.
Previous matches: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Hoffenheim
The sides have recorded two wins apiece in their last five head-to-head meetings.
The visitors are considered the favorites, although not overwhelming ones. We are backing them to win with a “0” handicap (odds – 1.6).
Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Hoffenheim: key stats and trends
Borussia Mönchengladbach have lost five matches in a row
Both teams have scored in 60% of Borussia’s matches, with an average total of 5.0 goals per game
Hoffenheim have lost seven of their last eight matches
Both teams have scored in 100% of Hoffenheim’s matches, with an average total of 4.4 goals per game
Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Hoffenheim: possible starting lineups
Borussia Mönchengladbach usually play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Nicolas – Diks, Leitsch, Itakura – Ullrich, Sander, Bolin, Scally – Neuhaus, Honorat – Lidberg
Hoffenheim usually play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Baumann – Rots, Haidari, Kabak, Coufal – Burger, Avdullahu – Hložek, De Ketelaere, Wimmer – Lemperle
