Hoffenheim vs Borussia Monchengladbach Prediction: Which team can win their first match after the break?

This match will see Hoffenheim welcome Borussia Monchengladbach to the Rhein-Neckar-Arena and both teams will be hoping to welcome their first win after the break. Hoffenheim is on a seven-match winless streak and will be hoping desperately for the 3 points to push them away from the relegation zone. As things stand, Hoffeinham is only 3 points above the relegation zone. Borussia Monchengladbach on the other hand have not won a match since the Bundesliga resumed from the break.

It is interesting to note that both teams started the season on a strong note and were hoping to qualify for European competition next season. Although these teams want the 3 points, who can fight to get them?

After a draw against Stuttgart in the last match played, Hoffenheim will go into this fixture with an eye for the 3 points. In the last 6 matches played, Hoffenheim have conceded at least one goal. The team is currently in the 13th position before the commencement of week 18. Of the 17 matches played, Hoffenheim have lost 8, drawn 4 and won 5. Of the 5 matches played, 3 were won at Rhein-Nectar-Arena and the remaining away from home. Although most matches won were on home soil, a review of the matches played shows that Hoffenheim have more to do to win this home match.

The 9 matches played at home have seen Hoffenheim concede 14 goals while scoring 13. Also, 3 matches resulted in a win, with 4 losses and 2 draws.

Losing the 2 matches played after the break will be disappointing for the away team. Borussia Monchengladbach have not won any of the 8 away games played. The 8 away matches played resulted in Borussia Monchengladbach scoring 8 and conceding 15. Away from home, it is difficult seeing Borussia Monchengladbach keeping a clean sheet.

Hoffenheim have not won a home match in their last 6 matches played and have not won against Borussia Monchengladbach in their last 3 games played. The 33 matches played indicate that Hoffenheim have won 11 with Borussia Monchengladbach winning 9 and 13 resulting in a draw. Hoffenheim have also conceded at least a goal in 8 of the matches played. It is worth mentioning that Borussia Monchengladbach is among a couple of teams without an away win in the Bundesliga. Below are the expert predictions.