The Matchday 1 clash in the Bundesliga between Borussia Monchengladbach and Hamburg will take place on August 24 at Borussia-Park. Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Hamburg: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Borussia Monchengladbach
Last season, the team finished tenth in the Bundesliga standings. Consequently, Borussia Monchengladbach failed to secure a higher position for the fourth consecutive season in the Bundesliga. Notably, the club ended the previous campaign poorly, with no wins in the last seven rounds (2 draws, 5 losses). In terms of goals conceded last season, Borussia was only ahead of four teams in the Bundesliga, having allowed 57 goals. Over the summer, the club played seven friendly matches, winning five (1 draw, 1 loss).
During the off-season, the club acquired defender Kevin Diks, midfielder Jens Castrop, and forwards Suito Matino and Haris Tabakovic. Meanwhile, defender Ko Itakura and forward Alassane Plea left the team.
- The club has not won in 6 of their last 7 home matches in the Bundesliga (2 draws, 4 losses).
- The team has not scored more than once in 6 of their last 7 home league matches.
- A maximum of three goals have been scored in 7 of Borussia Monchengladbach's last 9 home Bundesliga matches.
Predicted lineup for Borussia Monchengladbach (4-5-1)
Moritz Nicolas – Joe Scally, Nico Elvedi, Kevin Diks, Lukas Ullrich – Franck Honorat, Rocco Reitz, Kevin Stöger, Philipp Sander, Robin Hack – Haris Tabakovic.
Forwards Nathan Ngoumou and Tim Kleindienst are unavailable due to injuries.
Hamburg
Last season, the team finished second in the 2. Bundesliga, amassing 59 points and trailing Cologne by two points. As a result, Hamburg returned to the top German division after seven years. In the previous championship, the club was highly effective, scoring 78 goals and leading this metric by a significant margin. Additionally, the team achieved the best goal difference in the second division (+34). During the off-season, Hamburg participated in six friendly matches, suffering four defeats (2 wins).
Over the summer, the team added goalkeeper Daniel Peretz, defenders Giorgi Gocholeishvili, Jordan Torunarigha, and Warmed Omari, midfielders Nicolas Capaldo and Nicolai Remberg, as well as forwards Yussuf Poulsen and Ryan Philipp. Notable departures include midfielder Ludovit Reis and forward Davie Selke.
- The club has not lost in 9 of their last 11 away matches in the 2. Bundesliga (6 wins, 3 draws).
- The team has scored at least two goals in their last five away matches in this tournament.
- At least three goals have been scored in 7 of Hamburg's last 9 away matches in the 2. Bundesliga.
Predicted lineup for Hamburg (3-4-3)
Daniel Peretz – Warmed Omari, Jordan Torunarigha, Daniel Elfadli – Giorgi Gocholeishvili, Nicolas Capaldo, Nicolai Remberg, Miro Muheim – Emir Sahiti, Ransford Königsdörffer, Alexander Rössing-Lelesiit.
Referee
Sascha Stegemann (Germany)
Matches – 16 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 55;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.4;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 13%.
Match Prediction: Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Hamburg
Towards the end of the last championship, Borussia struggled, particularly in home matches. The team's defense was notably weak, as they kept a clean sheet only once in their last seven home Bundesliga matches, conceding at least two goals in four of these games.
I believe Hamburg can capitalize on the hosts' defensive issues, especially since the club excelled offensively last season. Hamburg scored 34 goals in 17 away matches in the previous 2. Bundesliga campaign, and in their last five away league games, they netted at least twice.
Additionally, Hamburg has scored in 6 of their last 8 encounters at Borussia's stadium in the Bundesliga, with at least two goals in three of these matches. I expect an effective attacking performance from the visitors, so my prediction: Hamburg Individual Total Over 1
