Borussia Monchengladbach vs Hamburger SV Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Bundesliga 2025-26

Monchengladbach gear up to host Hamburger.

Bundesliga action returns to Borussia Park in Monchengladbach, where the home team, Borussia Monchengladbach, gear up to host Hamburger SV in an exciting showdown.

The home side are led by Swiss gaffer and former Bayer Leverkusen coach Gerardo Seoane. He has previously won the Swiss Cup three times with Young Boys. The club’s form in the German top division has been inconsistent.

Rhineland outfit Hamburger are led by German gaffer Steffen Baumgart. After being relegated back in 2018, they have shown massive promise to get back to the German top tier, and since then made steady progress. The 6-time Bundesliga champions last won a major trophy back in 1987.

Kick-off:

• Location: Monchengladbach, Germany
• Stadium: Borussia Park
• Date: Sunday, August 24
• Kick-off Time: 9:00 p.m. IST / 3:30 p.m. GMT / 10:30 a.m. ET / 7:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: Sascha Stegemann
• VAR: In use

Form:

Borussia Monchengladbach – W

Hamburger SV – W

Players to Watch

Tim Kleindienst (Monchengladbach)

The 29 year old German striker has donned the jerseys of Freiburg and Heidenheim before making a move to Monchengladbach. In 2023, he was the top goal scorer in 2. Bundesliga and helped Heidenheim secure a promotion back to top tier.

Ransford-Yeboah (Hamburger)

The German born Ghana international is one of the most valued player in Hamburger currently. The right winger has previously plied his trade with Berlin and Hertha before joining Hamburger. He got a national team callup from Ghana recently after having represented Germany in U21 levels.

Match Facts

• Mönchengladbach scored 3–2 away in their most recent match, showing strong attacking form.
• Hamburger SV earned promotion to the Bundesliga after finishing 2nd in 2. Bundesliga last season.
• This is their first league meeting since 2018, when Hamburg last beat Gladbach 2–1.

Borussia Monchengladbach vs Hamburger SV: Betting Tips and Odds

• Gladbach to win @ 1.90 (1win)
• Both Teams to Score: Yes @ 1.50 (Paripesa)
• Over 2.5 goals @ 1.53 (Sportsbet)

Injury and Team News

Monchengladbach will miss youth talent Wael Mohya due to a knee ligament injury, ruling him out for 4–6 weeks.

Hamburger SV have a full-strength squad with no confirmed injuries or suspensions ahead of this fixture.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 110

Gladbach wins: 37

Draws: 29

Hamburg wins: 43

Predicted Lineups

Borussia Monchengladbach predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Moritz Nicolas (GK); Scally, Elvedi, Friedrich, Ullrich; Weigl, Sander, Reitz; Honorat, Kleindienst, Hack

Hamburger predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Heuer Fernandes (GK); Mikelbrencis, Schonlau, Elfadli, Hefti; Meffert, Capaldo, Remberg; Königsdörffer, Sahiti, Philippe

Match Prediction

Hamburger recently got a promotion to Bundesliga, and should take time to adjust to the German first-tier. Looking at Monchengladbach’s squad depth and experience, we expect them to start the season with a win.

Prediction: Borussia Monchengladbach 3-1 Hamburger SV

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: BBC Sport, The Overlap YouTube Channel

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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