1899 Hoffenheim vs Borussia Monchengladbach » Prediction, Watch Live + Odds & Stats 28.01.2023

On Saturday, Hoffenheim will look to move clear of danger in the Bundesliga as they welcome Monchengladbach to the PreZero Arena.

The Sinsheim are in serious danger of dropping into the Bundesliga zone, as they are currently only three points ahead of clear 16th-place Bochum, who are currently in the relegation play-off berth.

Hoffenheim’s alarming recent slide down the German top-flight table has largely been down to a seven-match winless run in the Bundesliga. Last time out, Andre Breitenreiter's side ended a run of four straight league defeats by drawing 2-2 with Stuttgart.

The home sides' recent games have certainly offered entertaining fare of late, as eight of their last nine league matches have produced over 2.5 goals.

If Hoffenheim is to escape being dragged into the relegation dogfight, then their home form needs to improve, as they have failed to win any of their last six league matches on home soil.

Just like their hosts, Gladbach has not exactly been in sparkling Bundesliga form of late. In fact, the Foals have suffered back-to-back defeats in league defeats while also suffering losses in three of their previous four matches in the German top flight. Gladbach suffered a 1-0 loss against Augsburg in their last game.

The recent slump in league form is concerning for Daniel Farke’s side, as they now head into this game just six points ahead of Bochum.

The Foals' recent away form in the Bundesliga has not helped their position in the German top-flight table, as they have failed to win in ten league matches on their travels.

Hoffenheim looks set to be without Grischa Promel and Jacob Bruun Larsen due to injuries, while Kevin Akpoguma is sidelined due to suspension. Dennis Geiger, Kevin Vogt, Robert Skov and Angelo Stiller are also fitness doubts.

Monchengladbach could be without Jonas Hofmann, Christophe Kramer and Marcus Thuram, who are all fitness doubts.

The bet I am backing is over 2.5 goals scored, as both teams' recent Bundesliga games have been relatively high-scoring, and I expect this game to follow the trend.