Bundesliga 26/27 · Round 6 · SUN, OCT 18
Borussia Monchengladbach vs TSG Hoffenheim match report: Hoffenheim edge past Borussia Monchengladbach
TSG Hoffenheim took the points in the Bundesliga with a narrow away win, leaving Borussia Monchengladbach still searching for their first point of the season.
By 10xSharp · Published
Final score
The match finished 2-1 to TSG Hoffenheim, an away win. Hoffenheim led 1-0 at half-time. Borussia Monchengladbach pulled level early in the second half, but Hoffenheim scored again to take the three points.
Goals
Bambase Conte put Hoffenheim ahead in the 11th minute, assisted by Alexander Prass. The goal takes Bambase Conte to 2 Bundesliga goals for TSG Hoffenheim this season. Wael Mohya equalised for Borussia Monchengladbach in the 49th minute, assisted by Florian Neuhaus. This was Wael Mohya's first Bundesliga goal for Borussia Monchengladbach this season. Alexander Prass restored Hoffenheim's lead in the 54th minute, assisted by Adam Hlozek. This was Alexander Prass's first Bundesliga goal for TSG Hoffenheim this season.
Match flow
Neither side held the upper hand in the first half. TSG Hoffenheim were on top for most of the second half. TSG Hoffenheim were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
Hoffenheim had the better of the attacking numbers, with 7 shots on target to Borussia Monchengladbach's 3. Hoffenheim also created more dangerous attacks, 41 to 27. Possession was close, with Hoffenheim holding 52% to Borussia Monchengladbach's 48%.
Discipline
Borussia Monchengladbach picked up 3 yellow cards, while TSG Hoffenheim received 2. Neither side had a player sent off. The match official was Soren Storks.
Streaks
Borussia Monchengladbach have now lost 6 Bundesliga matches in a row this season.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made TSG Hoffenheim the favourites, at an implied 46%; TSG Hoffenheim won the match.
What it means
Borussia Monchengladbach remain 18th in the Bundesliga with 0 points and a goal difference of -12. TSG Hoffenheim move to 14th with 6 points and a goal difference of -3.
Verdict
Hoffenheim controlled the match on the numbers and took the win their pressure suggested. Borussia Monchengladbach had a brief response through Wael Mohya, but Hoffenheim's second goal settled the match. The result leaves Borussia Monchengladbach still without a point, while Hoffenheim move clear of the bottom three.