Win probability
31%Borussia Mönchengladbach
23%Draw
46%1899 Hoffenheim
Bundesliga · Germany
Markets
Over 2.5 goals70%
Over 3.5 goals50%
Under 2.5 goals30%
Both teams score (GG)89%
Double chance X269%
Key factors
- ▲New manager · Borussia MönchengladbachMOE
Second game for new coach Alexander Blessin, whose first match in charge was the 2-1 defeat at Cologne.
- ▼Key player out · Borussia MönchengladbachMOE
Striker Tim Kleindienst cut Wednesday's training short after 35 minutes with thigh muscle problems, having missed the Cologne derby; doubtful, so half weight.
- ●Open game expected · Both teamsBoth
Bottom two meet: Gladbach have lost all five league games and Hoffenheim have three points, their fewest at this stage since 2015/16, so both need a win. All of the last five meetings had three or more goals.
- ●Key attacker out · Borussia MönchengladbachMOE
Gladbach striker Tim Kleindienst is doubtful after stopping Wednesday's training with thigh muscle problems; half weight.
- ▼Hranáč outHOF
Hranáč is out with a knee injury.
- ▼Bambasé Conté doubtfulHOF
New Germany international Conté missed the Bremen game with adductor trouble; the club hoped for his return, with eight players injured at the time.
- ▼Adam Hložek doubtfulHOF
Hložek dropped out of the XI for the 1-1 at Crystal Palace with calf problems, so he is a doubt for Sunday's game against Schalke.
- ▼Robin Hranáč outHOF
Centre-back Hranáč had minor surgery on the outer meniscus of his left knee after being hurt in the Kiel cup tie and is expected to miss a few weeks.
Preview
The bottom two meet at Borussia-Park. Gladbach have lost all five league games, the 15th side in Bundesliga history to start that way, and Alexander Blessin's first game in charge ended 2-1 at Cologne. They have conceded four goals a game at home. Captain Tim Kleindienst cut Wednesday's training short with thigh muscle problems after missing the derby, while Ko Itakura, Franck Honorat and Jens Castrop are not expected back in time. Hoffenheim have three points, their worst start since 2015/16. They lost 3-2 at home to Hamburg, then 3-2 at home to Besiktas in the Europa League on Thursday, and Bernardo is suspended after his red card against Hamburg. Patrick Wimmer is out with a hamstring injury until the November break. This fixture has been wild lately: the last five meetings produced 28 goals, and every one had at least three. Both defences are leaking and both sides need the points. We rate over 2.5 goals at 70%.
Two struggling defences, two sides that must win and a fixture that has produced at least three goals five times running point to goals. Our pick is over 2.5 goals at 1.40, rated at 70%.
Head to head
- 2026-05-16Borussia Mönchengladbach 4–0 1899 HoffenheimBundesliga
- 2026-01-141899 Hoffenheim 5–1 Borussia MönchengladbachBundesliga
- 2025-05-03Borussia Mönchengladbach 4–4 1899 HoffenheimBundesliga
- 2024-12-211899 Hoffenheim 1–2 Borussia MönchengladbachBundesliga
- 2024-04-201899 Hoffenheim 4–3 Borussia MonchengladbachBundesliga
FAQ
Who is missing for Gladbach against Hoffenheim?
Ko Itakura, Franck Honorat and Jens Castrop are not expected back, and captain Tim Kleindienst is a doubt with thigh muscle problems.
Who is favourite in Gladbach vs Hoffenheim?
Hoffenheim. We rate an away win at 46%, the draw at 23% and a Gladbach win at 31%.
What is the best bet for Gladbach vs Hoffenheim?
Our main pick is over 2.5 goals at 1.40, rated at 70%. No bet is ever sure, so stake responsibly.
What is the best bet for Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
Our top pick is Over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.40, rated 70% confidence. No bet is ever sure.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
We put the chance of three or more goals at 70% for this match.
When does Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1899 Hoffenheim kick off?
Sun 18 Oct, 15:30 UTC.