Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Hoffenheim prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Matchday 6 of the German Bundesliga will feature a clash between Borussia Mönchengladbach and Hoffenheim on October 18, 2026. For both teams, this is a great opportunity to improve their difficult positions in the table.
Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Hoffenheim: team news and expert analysis
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
Keep an eye on the German Bundesliga table and check your team's form before placing a bet on the next match
