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16/05 1:30 PM

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BMG M'gladbach M'gladbach - TSG Hoffenheim Hoffenheim

BMG

4

TSG

0

H. Tabaković
23'
H. Bolin
14'

BORUSSIA-PARK(53,033 Spectators)

Frank Willenborg

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0:22

Watch: Kleindienst on his long-awaited return

Full-time: Gladbach 4-0 Hoffenheim

First half goals from Bolin and Tabaković sent the Foals on their way to a resounding victory before Lemperle's sending off five seconds into the second half. Diks then added a third from range before Hack completed the job for Gladbach, who extended their unbeaten run at home to seven matches. Defeat for Hoffenheim means they will be playing in next season's UEFA Europa League.

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Full-time

It's four for Gladbach!

Hack dispossesses Avdullahu, races through on goal before firing the ball under Baumann with a composed finish.

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90'

+ 1

Robin Hack

GOAL!

4:0

Robin Hack

90'

Into added time

The fourth official has signalled four additional minutes.

89'

Yellow card

0:30

Borussia-Park rises

On the final matchday of the season, Kleindienst makes his first appearance of 2026 after returning from a knee injury. His introduction is met by a standing ovation.

86'

Substitution

Tim Kleindienst

Phwoar!

Hoffenheim fail to clear the ball and it eventually leads to Elvedi laying the ball off for Diks, who makes space before finishing with aplomb, finding the top corner from range.

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81'

Kevin Diks

GOAL!

3:0

Assist:Nico Elvedi

Kevin Diks

80'

Kabak cautioned

Kabak is the latest Hoffenheim player to be shown a yellow card, this time for a foul on Machino.

79'

Yellow card

78'

Standing firm

Prass gets a second attempt at the cross which falls to Kabak, but Reyna manages to get a foot to the ball to clear it behind for another corner, which is subsequently cleared.

77'

Double change

Akpoguma and Hložek come on for Hoffenheim, who have 15 minutes to find a way back into this game.

76'

Substitution

Bazoumana Toure

76'

Substitution

74'

Attacking change

The scorer of Gladbach's second goal is replaced by Machino.

74'

Substitution

Haris Tabaković

72'

SituationNo penalty

ReviewHandball?

DecisionNo penalty

71'

On the break

Ullrich wins the ball from Coufal and initiates another Gladbach counter-attack. Hack drives forward before finding Tabaković, who plays the ball wide for Honorat but his cross is caught by Baumann.

70'

Another booking

Prass is shown a yellow card for a foul on Honorat, as Gladbach look at attack down their right - the Frenchman's free-kick into the path of Tabaković is cleared.

69'

Yellow card

Alexander Prass

67'

Changes

Hoffenheim responded by making two changes with Prömel and Campbell entering the fray, while Polanski reacts with three of his own. Honorat, Reyna and Hack come on for Gladbach.

67'

Substitution

67'

Substitution

67'

Substitution

66'

Yellow card

65'

Substitution

65'

Substitution

Grischa Prömel

64'

No goal!

Scally plays a ball between the lines into Sander, who finds Tabaković. The Gladbach forward, on loan from Hoffenheim, fires low and hard past Baumann for his second of the afternoon but he strayed offside in the build up.

64'

SituationGoal

ReviewOffside?

DecisionNo goal

60'

Another booking

Hoffenheim are struggling to keep their composure here. Avdullahu is the latest player in the referee's book.

60'

Yellow card

59'

Route one

Diks plays a long ball deep from his own half into the path of Stöger, who loses flight of the ball, which allows Baumann to collect.

56'

Game's first substitution

Just 10 minutes into the second half and Ilzer makes a change, with Prass replacing Kramarić.

55'

Substitution

Alexander Prass

Andrej Kramarić

53'

Gladbach probing

The Foals are in control and are looking for an opening, which doesn't arrive, but they look the more likely to score with Hoffenheim struggling to impose themselves on the game.

49'

Stöger shoots...

...but it's well over Baumann's crossbar from the Gladbach man.

0:30

He's off!

Lemperle's foul that led to his second yellow card, just five seconds into the second half.

Down to 10

A huge blow for Hoffenheim's top-four dreams! Lemperle presses high, conceding a free-kick that results in a second yellow card.

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46'

Ball Recovery Time

Ball Recovery Time

Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).

BMG

TSG

9.4 s

17.1 s

46'

Second yellow card

46'

Play resumes

Gladbach get the second half under way...

Kick-off!

Half-time: Gladbach 2-0 Hoffenheim

Hoffenheim dominated the opening proceedings and created the better chances through Kramarić, but Gladbach responded well to early pressure and took the lead through Bolin, who struck his first Bundesliga strike before Tabaković finished emphatically against his parent club, giving the Foals a deserved lead heading into the break.

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Half-time

45'

+ 1

Into added time

The fourth official has signalled one additional minute.

0:19

Wide from Touré

Hoffenheim are looking for a way back into the game just before the break, but the Ivorian is unable to guide his effort on target.

44'

Intensity

Both teams now have two cards apiece - Sander is the next player to be cautioned.

43'

Yellow card

42'

Close contest

Both teams are seeing plenty of the ball, but Gladbach are being far more productive with it. They've worked the better openings on the counter-attack, capitalising on Hoffenheim high line.

Possession (%)

4753

41'

In the book

No complaints from Tabaković, who goes into the referee's notebook for a challenge on Kabak.

40'

Yellow card

Haris Tabaković

Physical contest

Bolin (r.) has proved a nuisance for Bernardo (l.) and Co - his 15 duels is the most of any player this afternoon.

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35'

Another card

Hoffenheim is the next player in the book for a foul on Lemperle.

35'

Yellow card

32'

First booking

The Hoffenheim defender goes into the book after bringing down Bolin. The visitors need to remain composed here, as Gladbach are hungry for more.

32'

Yellow card

29'

Tables have turned

xGoals

The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).

Gladbach only had one shot in the opening 10 minutes, but have now registered eight, and scored two. Additionally, they've already created the better chances, leading their opponents in the xGoals metric.

xGoals

2

0.86

0.45

0

Goals

24'

Almost another

Gladbach want more! Elvedi tries his luck but Kabak throws his body in front of the ball. The Foals are up for this one!

It's two!

It's a wonderful attacking move. Tabaković flicks the ball around the corner into the path of Engelhardt, who plays a low cross into a dangerous area. Mohya takes a swing but misses the ball completely. It then lands at the Gladbach forward, who finishes emphatically past Baumann.

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23'

Haris Tabaković

GOAL!

2:0

Haris Tabaković

Goal probability

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

18 %

Distance to Goal

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

12.41 m

18'

No way through

Hoffenheim are looking for an instant response, but they can't find a way past Gladbach's low block.

15'

Win Probability

Win Probability

This Match Fact documents significant changes in the probability of victory for both teams during the course of the match. The value is based on actual match play and incorporates existing Match Facts such as Expected Goals, Skill and Set-Piece Dange

1'

30.1 %

14'

52.2 %

There it is!

Sander takes a long throw which Hoffenheim are only able to clear into the path of Mohya, who chests the ball down before Bolin takes a snapshot that catches Baumann off guard. It's the Swede's first Bundesliga strike and what a superb finish it was, into the bottom corner.

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14'

Hugo Bolin

GOAL!

1:0

Assist:Wael Mohya

Hugo Bolin

Goal probability

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

19 %

Shot speed

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

88.04 km/h

Distance to Goal

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

14.36 m

10'

Hoffenheim should be leading

xGoals

The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).

Possession is shared, but it's Hoffenheim who have created the better chances after excellent link up play between Asllani and Kramarić, although Gladbach are creating some good openings on the break.

xGoals

0

0.07

0.45

0

Goals

0:28

Golden opportunity!

Asllani plays a superb ball into the path of Kramarić, who ghosts into the Gladbach penalty area unmarked but Hoffenheim's goal-getter doesn't generate enough power with the outside of his right boot. What a chance for the visitors!

5'

Playing with intensity

Hoffenheim are showing intent early on as they chase a top-four finish, but Gladbach's defence remain resilient. As the visitors pour forward in search of goals, it's allowing the Foals to counter-attack through the pace of Mohya.

1'

On the front foot

Hoffenheim start brightly, winning an early corner, but Burger's cross towards the far post doesn't find a teammate.

1'

Off we go!

Hoffenheim get the ball rolling - can they secure a top-four spot?

Kick-off!

Kick off approaching

The teams have warmed up, and we're moments away from a ball being kicked at Borussia-Park.

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Welcomed return

Kleindienst, who has made only two appearances in 2025/26, is named in Gladbach's matchday squad for the first time since the end of November after renewed knee problems forced the Foals' No.11 to take another long break.

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Gladbach farewells

Reitz (pictured) will not feature today, but the Foals' captain will be given an emotional farewell before his switch to Leipzig in the summer. Also saying their goodbyes today will be Friedrich, Tabaković, Sarco, Engelhardt and Takai.

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0:42

Watch: Gladbach arrive!

0:20

Watch: Calm before the storm at Borussia-Park

More on that Gladbach team

Polanski has made four changes to his team that suffered a 3-1 defeat against Augsburg last weekend. Elvedi replaces Chiarodia in defence while Ullrich comes in for Honorat, meaning that Scally switches to the right. Bolin replaces Reitz, who misses his farewell game through illness, while Tabaković (pictured) replaces Machino in attack.

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More on that Hoffenheim team

Ilzer names the same team that beat Werder Bremen 1-0 on Matchday 33. Lemperle leads the attack with Touré, Asllani and Kramarić (pictured) supporting the lone forward. Burger and Avdullahu sit in a double-pivot ahead of a back four.

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Starting line-up: Borussia Mönchengladbach

Gladbach subs

Olschowsky, Chiarodia, Takai, Honorat, Neuhaus, Reyna, Hack, Kleindienst, Machino

Starting line-up: TSG Hoffenheim

Hoffenheim subs

Philipp, Hranáč, Akpoguma, Prömel, Damar, Prass, Campbell, Hložek, Moerstedt

Reitz misses out

The Gladbach captain, playing his final game for the club before completing a transfer to RB Leipzig, won't get his moment in front of the home crowd today. The 23-year-old is ill.

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Christian Ilzer on facing Gladbach

“We can look back on a very successful season and are aiming to finish on a high [by qualifying for the Champions League]. Our goal is to win, but that will be difficult. Gladbach are very strong and have kept several clean sheets on home soil. They're capable of playing very good football, as they showed against Borussia Dortmund [on Matchday 32]."

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Eugen Polanski on facing Hoffenheim

"There's a reason Hoffenheim are in fifth place. They've had a very consistent, good season. This is their final. That means we need to put up a fight by creating a real atmosphere at home. We saw against Dortmund what's possible when we play with energy for 90 minutes. That's exactly the performance we need again."

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No sign of slowing down

Andrej Kramarić scored a hat-trick in the reverse fixture as Hoffenheim enjoyed their biggest win under Christian Ilzer to date. The 34-year-old Croatian has registered 14 goals and six assists in the Bundesliga this term, including four goals and one assist in his last four appearances.

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Missing the target

Haris Tabaković has scored 12 of Borussia Mönchengladbach's 38 Bundesliga goals in 2025/26, which equates to 32 per cent - the highest ratio in the division. The Foals' 38 strikes is their lowest return since the 2006/07 season, when they managed only 23 goals.

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Aiming for top four

Hoffenheim are eyeing a top-four finish after leapfrogging Bayer Leverkusen into fifth on Matchday 33. Ideally, Ilzer's men need to better VfB Stuttgart's result against Eintracht Frankfurt on the final day. If they both win, Hoffenheim would need to make up six goals on Stuttgart to clinch fourth place. If both teams lose, they would need to hope that Stuttgart are beaten by six more goals and that Leverkusen fail to beat Hamburg.

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History in sight

Should Hoffenheim beat Borussia Mönchengladbach, Christian Ilzer's charges will finish the season on 64 points - the Sinsheim club's highest-ever tally in the Bundesliga, surpassing their 2016/17 haul of 62 points.

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2:03

Watch: Hoffenheim 5-1 Borussia Mönchengladbach - previous meeting

A first-half Andrej Kramarić hat-trick sent Hoffenheim on the way to a resounding win on Matchday 17.

2:03

Watch: Augsburg 3-1 Borussia Mönchengladbach - last time out

A late Gio Reyna goal - his first for the club - could not prevent Gladbach from falling to defeat to European qualification-chasing Augsburg on Matchday 33.

2:03

Watch: Hoffenhem 1-0 Werder Bremen - last time out

Bazoumana Toure was the matchwinner as Hoffenheim took their hopes of a top-four finish down to the final day by beating Bremen on Matchday 33.

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