Hamburg vs Borussia Monchengladbach prediction, odds & betting tips – 17/01/2026
Merlin Polzin ahead of Hamburg game - IMAGO / STEINSIEK.CH
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First half loser: Borussia Monchengladbach

Borussia Monchengladbach have been conceding the opening goal in four of their last five games, and are losing the first half as a result.

Hamburg welcome Borussia Monchengladbach at Volksparkstadion in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

View our Hamburg vs Borussia Monchengladbach predictions below.

Hamburg vs Borussia Monchengladbach prediction

Key stats

  • Hamburg have not won any of their last three Bundesliga games.
  • There have been over 2.5 goals in four of the last five M'Gladbach games.
  • Hamburg have seen under 10.5 corners in all of their last eight games.

Correct score prediction: Hamburg 2-1 Borussia Monchengladbach

Hamburg have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last four games, while M'Gladbach have been involved over 2.5 goals in four of their last five matches.

The home side are winless in their last three, and there's a lot of activity going on off the pitch at Hamburg, but Merlin Polzin's men should look to continue their impressive home form.

Thus, we predict a home win, over 2.5 goals, and both teams to score.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Hamburg slight favourites

HOME: 7/5 (2.4) – 41.7%

DRAW: 13/5 (3.6) – 27.8%

AWAY: 17/10 (2.7) – 37%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Hamburg have an impressive home record, and as a result, the bookies have kept them as slight favourites. They are priced at 7/5 (2.4) with 41.7% chances of winning.

Gladbach have been conceding first in four of their last five matches, and as a result, Hamburg to score first at 20/21 (1.95) looks really tempting.

Both sides have seen under 4.5 cards in each of their last five games. Both teams have scored in four of their last five meetings, and BTTS – Yes at 8/13 (1.62) is a decent bet.

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Most recent H2Hs: No clear favourites

Both sides have won twice each, and the other two have been draws in the last six meetings. In the corresponding fixture, it ended in a 0-0 draw.

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Hamburg preview: What a week this has been!

After their match against Bayer Leverkusen was postponed, the club delivered all pre-made food to charities across the city.

They will be looking to maintain their impressive home form, after collecting 14 of their 16 points at the Volksparkstadion.

Predicted lineups: Heuer Fernandes (GK), Soumahoro, Vuskovic, Capaldo, Muheim, Remberg, Lokonga, Jatta, Dompe, Downs & Vieira

Last five matches

  • Hamburg vs Bayer Leverkusen (postponed)
  • Freiburg 2-1 Hamburg
  • Hamburg 1-1 Frankfurt
  • Hoffeheim 4-1 Hamburg
  • Hamburg 3-2 Werder Bremen
  • Hamburg 1-2 Holstein Kiel

Borussia Monchengladbach: Can they bounce back after heavy defeat?

After a poor start to the season, Gladbach have shown signs of a revival and sit 10th in the league.

They have three of their last four games, and are heading into this fixture on the back of a heavy 5-1 loss against Hoffenheim.

Predicted lineups: Nicolas (GK), Diks, Takai, Sander, Netz, Engelhardt, Reitz, Scally, Neuhaus, Honorat & Tabakovic

Last five matches

  • Hoffenheim 5-1 Borussia Monchengladbach
  • Borussia Monchengladbach 4-0 FC Augsburg
  • Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Borussia Monchengladbach
  • Borussia Monchengladbach 1-3 Wolfsburg
  • Mainz 05 0-1 Borussia Monchengladbach

Player to watch: Haris Tabakovic

The Swiss striker has been in impressive form for Gladbach, scoring nine goals in 16 Bundesliga appearances.

The 31-year-old scored twice against Augsburg, and he will look to add more to his goal tally.

Hamburg vs Borussia Monchengladbach
Haris Tabakovic in action for Gladbach – IMAGO / Eibner

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