- Away form: Hoffenheim have lost both Bundesliga 2026/2027 away games, conceding six goals in total.
- Home form: Gladbach have lost both Bundesliga 2026/2027 home games, scoring 3.00 goals and conceding 4.00 goals on average.
- Preview verdict: These teams are well-matched and have both started the season in poor form, but Hoffenheim have the quality to edge it.
It’s an even contest at the bottom
Borussia Monchengladbach have made a miserable start to their Bundesliga 2026/2027 campaign, sitting at the foot of the table in 18th after collecting zero points from five matches, while visitors TSG 1899 Hoffenheim sit 17th with just three points from the same amount of games. Both sides have been on terrible runs lately, so we're not expecting a masterclass on Sunday.
Gladbach have won zero, drawn one and lost four of their last five, while Hoffenheim have won one and lost four of their previous five.
Expect an intense battle of styles
Recent results
Gladbach are coming off the back of a 2-1 defeat to Köln today, but at least they can take some solace from a 1-1 friendly draw at St. Pauli eight days ago. Hoffenheim have lost three on the bounce since midweek, falling to OFI FC and Paderborn in pre-season, before losing 3-2 to Hamburg in the Bundesliga 2026/2027 yesterday.
Tactical setup
Christian Ilzer's Hoffenheim have played a high-octane pressing game with rapid vertical transitions since he took over on 15 November 2024, while Alexander Blessin's Gladbach are a more pragmatic, compact side that has selective pressing and likes to counter-attack when they can. The clash of styles and the tight nature of the game should ensure an intriguing and competitive encounter, but Hoffenheim have that little bit more quality and they'll fancy their chances.
A game for the purists
Both teams to score looks live at 1.36 for this game and Over 2.5 goals at 1.35 would suit the game's expected end-to-end nature, but the odds are too short.
- Gladbach have let in four and scored three in their first two home games of the season, so this could be a goal-heavy match.
- Hoffenheim are the slight favourites here at 1.99, with Gladbach coming in at 3.58 and the draw at 4.26.
- These two sides have split the last five games played between them at two wins each and one draw, so an upset is on the cards.
- The value lies with Hoffenheim edging this one, but don't be surprised if Gladbach turn the tide.
Hlozek and Bolin can make an impact
Adam Daghim is the top goalscorer for Hoffenheim this season with two Bundesliga 2026/2027 goals in four games, while Adam Hlozek has also chipped in with two of their last six goals. Hugo Bolin is Gladbach's biggest spark with two goals in his four Bundesliga 2026/2027 appearances so far, while he's scored two of Gladbach's last six in all competitions.
Die Fohlen will have some good memories of this game after the 4-0 win here in the Bundesliga 2025/2026 season still fresh in the mind, but it should be a cagey encounter this time around.
