Borussia M’gladbach vs Hamburger SV 24 Aug 2025

Watch the football match Live between a team Borussia M’gladbach vs Hamburger SV After the live, watch the replay of the match and highlights In championship competitions BundesLiga .
This match is played on date 22 Aug 2025
This match takes place in BORUSSIA-PARK (Mönchengladbach) – In championship competitions BundesLiga by Season 2025/2026
📝 Match Summary Table
FEATURE | DETAILS |
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Fixture | Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Hamburger SV |
Competition | Bundesliga – Matchday 1 |
Date | Sunday, August 24, 2025 |
Kick-off Time | 17:30 CEST (15:30 UTC) |
Venue | Borussia-Park, Mönchengladbach |
Broadcast | DAZN (Germany), ESPN+ (USA), Sky Sports (UK) |
Last Meeting | Borussia Mönchengladbach 1–2 Hamburger SV (May 12, 2018) |
Head-to-Head | Borussia Mönchengladbach: 12 wins, Hamburger SV: 12 wins, Draws: 11 |
🔎 Overview
The Bundesliga season kicks off with a compelling matchup as Borussia Mönchengladbach host Hamburger SV at Borussia-Park. This marks a significant occasion for Hamburg, returning to the top flight after a seven-year hiatus. Their last Bundesliga match was against Mönchengladbach in May 2018, making this encounter a poignant reunion for the club and its supporters.
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Borussia Mönchengladbach: Under the guidance of manager Gerardo Seoane, Gladbach aim to improve upon their 10th-place finish in the previous season. They secured a narrow 3–2 victory over Atlas Delmenhorst in the DFB-Pokal but will be without several key players due to injury, including Tim Kleindienst, Mohya, Ngoumou, and Machino. Additionally, Kevin Diks is doubtful for the match due to a muscle issue sustained in the Pokal match .
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Hamburger SV: Returning to the Bundesliga after a seven-year absence, Hamburg’s journey back to the top flight has been met with anticipation. However, their recent form has been concerning, with a challenging pre-season and a hard-fought 2–1 victory over FK Pirmasens in the DFB-Pokal. Manager Merlin Polzin expressed dissatisfaction with the team’s performance, emphasizing the need for improved effort and cohesion .
📊 Head-to-Head Stats
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Total Matches: 35
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✅ Borussia Mönchengladbach Wins: 12
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✅ Hamburger SV Wins: 12
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🟰 Draws: 11
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⚽ Average Goals per Match: 2.46
Recent encounters have been closely contested, with both teams sharing the spoils in their last three meetings.
🧠 Tactical Preview
🟦 Borussia Mönchengladbach
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Manager: Gerardo Seoane
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Formation: Likely 4-2-3-1
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Strengths: Solid defensive organization, quick transitions
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Weaknesses: Injuries to key players, inconsistency in recent performances
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Key Player: Robin Hack – instrumental in both playmaking and scoring
🟥 Hamburger SV
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Manager: Merlin Polzin
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Formation: Likely 4-3-3
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Strengths: High pressing game, dynamic wingers
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Weaknesses: Adjusting to the demands of top-flight football after promotion
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Key Player: Luca Waldschmidt – offers pace and goal-scoring ability
📉 Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)
Team | Form |
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Gladbach | 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟥 |
Hamburg | 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 |
Both teams enter the season opener with positive momentum, having secured victories in their recent matches.
🎯 Prediction
Borussia Mönchengladbach 2–1 Hamburger SV
While Hamburg’s return to the Bundesliga brings renewed energy, Mönchengladbach’s established presence in the top flight and home advantage give them the edge in this encounter.