Match Report
The table gap was wide: 23 points between TSG Hoffenheim (5th, 61 pts) and Borussia Mönchengladbach (12th, 38 pts). The last five rounds placed Borussia Mönchengladbach 6th in the league for form — higher than their 12th in the standings.
Defeat had not touched TSG Hoffenheim in 5 games, having scored in 7 consecutive games. Recent form was uneven: 5/15 points for Borussia Mönchengladbach, 11/15 for TSG Hoffenheim.
Across 33 recorded meetings, Borussia Mönchengladbach have 12 wins to TSG Hoffenheim's 10, with 11 draws, at 3.97 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 42% of the wins in this fixture. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 79% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 85%. 5.4 goals per game in the last five meetings marks a step up from the historical 3.97.
Goal scorers
Borussia Mönchengladbach: Kevin Diks (81'), Robin Hack (90'), Hugo Bolin (14'), Haris Tabakovic (23')
Key stats
Possession: Borussia Mönchengladbach 44% · TSG Hoffenheim 56% · Total shots: 10-11 · On target: 6-3 · Corners: 2-9