TSG Hoffenheim vs Borussia Monchengladbach Predictions

• Hoffenheim are unbeaten in five Bundesliga games, coming from 2-0 down to draw at third-placed Leverkusen in midweek, after a run of four straight wins.
• Borussia Monchengladbach are on an awful run of four consecutive defeats, conceding a massive 17 goals in the process.
• Gladbach have won just once on the road this season, while Hoffenheim have won five in a row at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena.

Gladbach’s woeful run leaves them unfancied

Gladbach boss Adi Hutter is under increasing scrutiny after a truly dreadful run of four consecutive losses, in which they’ve conceded 17 goals. His team scored first before collapsing to a 3-2 home defeat to Frankfurt last time out, having faced humiliating 4-1, 6-0, and 4-1 defeats within the previous fortnight.

Die Fohlen have only won one away game all season, as their post-Marco Rose struggles continue, and they now sit just a point above the relegation playoff place. Their problems could worsen when they face high-flying Hoffenheim on Saturday.

Hoffenheim have soared to fourth place in the Bundesliga, after following up a four-match winning streak with a superb comeback draw at Champions League rivals Leverkusen. Sebastian Hoeness’ team have won five home games in a row, and have scored more Bundesliga goals than everyone other than Germany’s top three.

Hoffenheim great value?

While Hoffenheim have created the fifth-highest expected goals tally in the Bundesliga, their out-of-form visitors actually sit fourth by the same measure. While Gladbach should be expected to cause some problems going forward, their horrendous defensive record, coupled with the good price available around the in-form hosts, means backing Hoffenheim is the way to go on Saturday.

With both teams featuring in some madcap games in recent weeks, expect goals, with a 3-1 home win looking a decent correct score prediction.

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