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The Bundesliga returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as TSG Hoffenheim lock horns with Borussia Monchengladbach in an important encounter at the Rhein-Neckar Arena on Saturday.
TSG Hoffenheim vs Borussia Monchengladbach Preview
Borussia Monchengladbach are in 11th place in the Bundesliga standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side slumped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Borussia Dortmund last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
TSG Hoffenheim, on the other hand, are in ninth place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The hosts suffered a shock 4-1 defeat against FSV Mainz in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
TSG Hoffenheim vs Borussia Monchengladbach Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Borussia Monchengladbach and TSG Hoffenheim are on an even footing as far as the recent head-to-head record is concerned and have won 11 matches apiece out of the last 35 games played between the two teams.
- Borussia Monchengladbach defeated VfL Wolfsburg by a 3-1 scoreline before their 2-1 defeat at the hands of Borussia Dortmund and are yet to secure consecutive victories in the Bundesliga so far this season.
- TSG Hoffenheim are winless in their last five matches in the Bundesliga, with their previous victory in the competition coming by a by a 2-1 scoreline against Werder Bremen last month.
- TSG Hoffenheim have conceded at least one goal in their last 26 matches in all competitions, with their previous clean sheet coming in a 2-0 victory against Union Berlin in September last year.
TSG Hoffenheim vs Borussia Monchengladbach Prediction
Borussia Monchengladbach have failed to hit their stride so far this season and will look to end their league campaign on a strong note. The likes of Stefan Lainer and Alassane Plea can make a mark on their day and will look to step up this weekend.
TSG Hoffenheim have struggled defensively in recent weeks and will need to present a robust front in this fixture. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw on Saturday.
Prediction: TSG Hoffenheim 2-2 Borussia Monchengladbach
TSG Hoffenheim vs Borussia Monchengladbach Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: TSG Hoffenheim to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Alassane Plea to score - Yes
