Borussia-Park's Goalless Gauntlet: 24 Shots, One Man Named Elvedi
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 7/100. Two Bundesliga sides hungry for points collided in a test of resolve—only statistics emerged victorious, not either team.
The Shooting Gallery That Misfired
The intensity was undeniable. Borussia Mönchengladbach unleashed 17 shots at the HSV goal, yet only four found the target. Hamburger SV responded with defensive discipline—seven attempts, two on target. Borussia-Park transformed into a firing range without fireworks. Twenty-four combined shots, 1.51 xG pooled, and yet: zero goals. This wasn't football; it was roulette with empty chambers.
Elvedi's Fortress: The Match's Defining Force
Nico Elvedi was the bulwark that saved Gladbach from defeat. The centre-back's 7.7 rating—the match's highest—spoke volumes. Standing like an oak in the second line, he orchestrated a defensive masterclass. With 61% possession, Mönchengladbach should have suffocated Hamburg. Instead, killer instinct evaporated. The finishing was criminal: 88% pass accuracy, 549 total passes, yet the penalty area precision? Nonexistent. One key pass from Elvedi embodied his evening—creation denied by circumstance.
Set-Piece Pressure: Thirteen Corners, Zero Conversions
Thirteen corners combined—stakes that dissolved into thin air. Gladbach alone with seven set-pieces should have manufactured at least one header. Hamburg defended with both precision and fortune. The balance between attack and defence was perfect—for neither side. A draw that left both camps feeling like spectators, not participants.
The Turning Point That Never Turned
No red card. No wonder strike. No penalty drama. Just two teams neutralising each other into submission. Hamburg's keeper made four saves; Gladbach's just one. That asymmetry told the real story: Hamburg absorbed pressure expertly while Mönchengladbach lacked the cutting edge. One point each, frustration universal.
Key Questions
Why couldn't Gladbach convert despite 61% possession?
Precision collapsed in the box. Seventeen shots, four on target. Hamburg's compact defence and counter-threat suffocated rhythm.
Who was the match's standout performer?
Nico Elvedi (7.7 rating). His defensive stability and positioning prevented Hamburg from exploiting Gladbach's attacking focus.
Was the 0-0 a fair result?
Yes. Gladbach's 1.10 xG versus Hamburg's 0.41 shows dominance, but without clinical finishing, a draw reflects reality.
Why is this match rated 7/100?
Our Futmetrix algorithm analyzed intensity, balance, and stakes. The final score of 7/100 places this match in the "Skip It" category.
