Hamburg vs Borussia Mgladbach Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Hamburg vs Borussia Mgladbach Game Preview

Friday night under the lights at a sold-out Volksparkstadion. Hamburg host Borussia Mgladbach in a Bundesliga matchup where both clubs badly need points.

Hamburg sit 15th in the Bundesliga standings and need a response. Merlin Polzin's side have won only 4 of their last 10 games, and the slide has gotten worse lately.

Gladbach are rock bottom of the standings in 18th. Still, Alexander Blessin's side have steadied themselves and arrive unbeaten in three games in all competitions.

The head-to-head doesn't split them either. Hamburg and Gladbach have won two apiece across their previous meetings, and the same number ended in a tie.

Hamburg vs Borussia Mgladbach Recent Results

Hamburg have lost three straight, and the latest was a 3-1 defeat at Eintracht Frankfurt last weekend. Terem Moffi equalized soon after HSV fell behind, but the lead didn't last. The striker is the obvious outlet, though this team's finishing has been unreliable and they lean heavily on long shots.

Gladbach are a tougher out than their place in the standings suggests. Their unbeaten run reached three games in all competitions with a scoreless tie against Paderborn last time out. They are still last in the Bundesliga, but now sit only three points behind Union Berlin in 16th. Shuto Machino leads the line for a side that takes plenty of shots.

Hamburg vs Borussia Mgladbach Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Hamburg: Bilal Nadir (Injured/out), Nicolai Remberg (Injured/out), Fábio Vieira (Injured/out), Mario Vušković (Suspended), Nicolás Capaldo (Injured/doubtful), Yussuf Poulsen (Injured/doubtful), Sebastiaan Bornauw (Injured/doubtful)

Borussia Mgladbach: Enzo Leopold (Injured/out), Tim Kleindienst (Injured/out), Moritz Nicolas (Injured/out), Jan Leszczynski (Injured/out), Hugo Bolin (Injured/out), Fritz Fleck (Injured/out), Nicolas Kühn (Injured/out), Daiki Hashioka (Injured/doubtful)

Hamburg

The Hamburg vs Borussia Mgladbach lineups start with a late call on defender Sebastiaan Bornauw, who missed training in midweek. Nicolás Capaldo and Yussuf Poulsen are also doubtful, and Mario Vušković is suspended. Expect Merlin Polzin to recall Zakaria El Ouahdi on the right.

Borussia Mgladbach

Goalkeeper Moritz Nicolas is out, so Daniel Batz takes over in goal. Daiki Hashioka missed training this week and is doubtful, but Franck Honorat returns. Tim Kleindienst and Nicolas Kühn are among a long list of absentees.

Hamburg vs Borussia Mgladbach Predicted Lineup

Hamburg

Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: (probable) Daniel Heuer Fernandes; Warmed Omari, Sebastiaan Bornauw, Shafiq Nandja; David Møller Wolfe, Miro Muheim, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Zakaria El Ouahdi; Albert Grønbæk, Martin Adeline; Terem Moffi

Borussia Mgladbach

Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: (probable) Daniel Batz; Fabio Chiarodia, Philipp Sander, Ko Itakura; Lukas Ullrich, Zento Uno, Florian Neuhaus, Joe Scally; Robin Hack, Wael Mohya; Shuto Machino

Hamburg vs Borussia Mgladbach Key Stats & Game Facts

• Hamburg have had 17+ shots in 3 out of 5 games against Borussia Mgladbach in the Bundesliga.
• Borussia Mgladbach have received 3+ cards in 6 of their last 7 games in the Bundesliga.
• There have been 11+ shots on target in 4 of Borussia Mgladbach's last 5 games in the Bundesliga.
• Wael Mohya has scored in 2 of his last 3 appearances in the Bundesliga.

Hamburg vs Borussia Mgladbach Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our Hamburg vs Borussia Mgladbach prediction is a home win in a game where both teams score. Hamburg are the moneyline favorite at +147 (Polymarket), and that's the right call. Gladbach have gotten harder to beat, but they still struggle to defend set pieces, and a home side that loves to shoot from distance and attack down the right can take advantage. Hamburg's own finishing is too shaky to count on a clean sheet, so expect Gladbach to get on the board too.

Best Picks

Philipp Sander Over 1.5 in the Player Shots market. The Gladbach center back is a near-certain starter in a side that takes a lot of shots. Of our Hamburg vs Borussia Mgladbach best picks, this Player Shots prop offers the biggest edge. Sander started every game in the lineup sample, and Gladbach's whole approach is built on getting shots away. Our projection has him clearing the line 56% of the time. The price carries only a 33.3% implied probability.

Louis Lemke Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market. This Player Shots On Target prop is the shortest-priced value play available once you skip the goalscorer longshots. Our projection gives Lemke a 27.7% shot at putting one on target. That is well clear of the 16.7% implied probability. Lemke isn't in either probable lineup, though, so there's real lineup risk here.

Hamburg vs Borussia Mgladbach Same Game Parlay

Our Hamburg vs Borussia Mgladbach same game parlay picks combine two cards legs, a Wael Mohya goal and the total goals line going over.

Shafiq Nandja To Be Shown A Card: the Hamburg center back has been carded in 3 of his last 3 Bundesliga appearances.

Borussia Mgladbach Over 2.5 in the Total Away Team Cards market: this line has landed in 6 of their last 7 games.

Wael Mohya Anytime Goalscorer: the attacking midfielder has scored in 2 of his last 3 Bundesliga appearances, and Hamburg's set-piece defending leaves room for him to strike.

Over 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market: it has landed in 5 of Hamburg's last 7 games, and Gladbach's appetite for shooting should keep this one open.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Hamburg vs Borussia Mgladbach Talking Points

Gladbach brought in Alexander Blessin in late September to replace Eugen Polanski, and so far the main change is that they have become harder to beat, even if the points have been slow to follow. Merlin Polzin is on firmer footing after a contract extension that came off the back of promotion and a 13th-place finish last season. Even so, a fourth straight defeat in front of a full house at home would sour the mood fast. That pressure helps explain why the Hamburg vs Borussia Mgladbach betting odds make the hosts only modest favorites. Both teams play aggressive, direct soccer built on long balls and crosses, so expect a messy, physical night.

Hamburg vs Borussia Mgladbach Predictions FAQs

When is the Hamburg vs Borussia Mgladbach Bundesliga game?

The game kicks off at 2:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM PT on Friday, November 6, 2026, in the 2026/2027 Bundesliga season.

Where is Hamburg vs Borussia Mgladbach being played?

The game is being played at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg. Hamburg are the home side.

Who is predicted to line up for Hamburg vs Borussia Mgladbach?

Hamburg are predicted to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation with Daniel Heuer Fernandes in goal and Terem Moffi leading the attack. Borussia Mgladbach are also predicted to play a 3-4-2-1, with Daniel Batz in goal and Shuto Machino up front.

Which betting markets are available for Hamburg vs Borussia Mgladbach?

Odds are listed for the Moneyline, Both Teams To Score and Total Goals Over/Under markets. The Moneyline covers Hamburg, Borussia Mgladbach and the Tie.

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