Borussia Mönchengladbach takes on TSG Hoffenheim at Borussia-Park this Saturday (3:30 pm) for the 13th Bundesliga matchday. - It's no secret that Gladbach is on a scoring spree!
Ever the optimist, coach Gerardo Seoane comments, "Hoffenheim have improved dramatically this season. They've put in some standout performances, especially on the road."
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Over 48,000 supporters have already secured their seats for the showdown against the Kraichgauers.
BALANCE OF POWER
Gladbach remains unbeaten against Hoffenheim in the past four encounters (one draw, followed by three victories). Most recently, VfL snatched three consecutive wins from 1899. No other Bundesliga side boasts a streak as impressive against Gladbach. The Foals' Bundesliga record against Hoffenheim now tips slightly in their favor (ten wins, eleven draws, nine defeats). In the last three clashes alone, Gladbach has thrived, netting an impressive twelve goals.
Gladbach has triumphed in each of their last two home games against Hoffenheim, having surrendered an early lead. They have yet to win three home games in a row against their adversaries. Gladbach's home losses to Hoffenheim are rare, with only one suffered in the past eleven games (five draws greet them in between).
Since their promotion together in 2008, Gladbach has notched an impressive tally of sixty goals against Hoffenheim – more than any other team across this span.
EXPERIENCED COACHES
Seoane has reigned victorious in both duels against Matarazzo (en route to a 3-1 and 4-2 triumph with Leverkusen). Hack, a Hoffenheim defender, made his Bundesliga debut during the 2017/18 season in Freiburg, scoring on his first shot before facing injury – a 1-0 lead that eventually turned into a 3-2 defeat.
Nicolas and Scally remain unbeaten against Hoffenheim, while Koné has triumphed in every encounter.
REFEREE DESIGNATION
Tobias Reichel will oversee the battle, with Christof Günsch and Christian Bandurski as assistants and Florian Heft as the fourth official. Welz, too, will lend his expertise in the video booth.
BROADCAST BANTER
Sky will air the match as a solo event, with Marcus Lindemann and Florian Schmidt-Sommerfeld sharing commentary. Thomas Wagner will handle field reporting.
WORTH CHECKING OUT ALSO:
- According to Düsseldorf-based sports journalist Krümpelmann, Borussia Mönchengladbach takes on 1899 Hoffenheim in their first Bundesliga match of the season during this weekend's contest at Borussia-Park.
- Anticipation for the Gladbach-Hoffenheim showdown runs high among regional sports fans, with over 48,000 tickets already sold.
- Chrisen Kramer, a key member of Borussia's squad, has been diligently preparing for their upcoming encounter against Hoffenheim, aiming to contribute to their positive Bundesliga record.
- Seoane acknowledges Hoffenheim's progress this campaign, highlighting their successful outings away from home. Hack, a former Gladbach player, faces his ex-club in this critical matchup.
- Sky Sports will be broadcasting the Gladbach-Hoffenheim clash as a standalone game, with a team of commentators – including Marcus Lindemann and Florian Schmidt-Sommerfeld – keeping viewers abreast of the action.
- Fans seeking alternate viewing options can turn to FB-Instantarticles on Regio Sport Düsseldorf, offering up-to-the-minute updates on the high-stakes Bundesliga battle.
- Local news sites and regional publications in Düsseldorf, such as Aussiedlerbote, provide in-depth coverage of the teams' preparation and rekindled rivalry, summarizing their historical outcomes and records against each other, including their recent streaks and first-time players, like Hack, in the series.
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Enrichment Data: The detailed historical record and recent performance of Borussia Mönchengladbach against TSG Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga is unavailable in the provided sources. However, using betting odds and online football prediction websites, we can gather some information about the teams' past performances and potential outcomes.
- Historical Record: Based on historical data obtained from betting odds and prediction websites, Borussia has a 56% chance of winning against Hoffenheim, while Hoffenheim has a 26% chance and a 18% chance of a draw. These percentages suggest that Borussia Mönchengladbach has an advantage over Hoffenheim in terms of their past encounters, favoring them over their opponents.
- Recent Performance: Both teams have had mixed results this season. Borussia Montengladbach has had a record of 7-3-1 in the Bundesliga, and Hoffenheim has had a record of 5-5-2. However, Borussia's recent performances have been stronger, with a 2-1 win against Arminia Bielefeld and a 1-1 draw against Wolfsburg.
To obtain a more accurate and up-to-date historical record and recent performance data for Borussia Mönchengladbach against TSG Hoffenheim, one can consult specialized databases or statistics websites that track Bundesliga matchups.
