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Futmetrix Verdict
45
Hamburger SV
vs
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Fri, Nov 6 • 19:30 Deutsch
⚡ Form 66
⚖️ Balance 93
🏆 Stakes 14
⭐ Stars 77
Relegation pressure, shaky defending, little certainty

Win Probability

  • Hamburger SV 40%
  • Draw 25%
  • Borussia Mönchengladbach 35%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Hamburger SV can create breathing room as Borussia Mönchengladbach need points

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. Gladbach’s place at the foot of the table makes points urgent, while an HSV win would widen the gap between the clubs.

The Setup

Points are at stake at Volksparkstadion on 6 November 2026. After seven league matches, HSV are 11th on nine points; Gladbach are 18th on three. Six points separate them, putting the sharper survival pressure on the visitors.

HSV’s three wins and four defeats have brought only six goals and 16 conceded. Gladbach have one win and six defeats, with 11 goals scored but 22 conceded. Neither defence inspires confidence. Hamburg won three of its last five league matches; Gladbach lost the last four. The Form edge belongs to HSV, but its Balance remains fragile. The Stakes come from Gladbach’s early relegation fight, not a season finale.

Key Battle

The individual duel is M. Muheim against J. Scally. Scally has scored twice and assisted once in four matches, so HSV cannot afford to lose track of his forward runs. Muheim must keep him away from dangerous areas while supporting Hamburg’s own attacks. If he can do that, Gladbach lose a sharp outlet; if not, HSV’s already vulnerable defence will face more pressure.

Our Call

Our call is a 2-1 HSV win. Hamburg should press forward with purpose and probe the defensive gaps Gladbach have left. The visitors can still threaten: their 11 goals show they carry an attacking edge, while HSV have conceded 16. Expect an open match rather than a clean sheet. Hamburg’s stronger recent run should make the difference.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Only if you follow one of the clubs. The table matters, but this is not essential viewing for neutrals.

What outcome should I expect?

We expect a 2-1 HSV win: the home side should exploit Gladbach’s defensive gaps, though conceding remains a real risk.

Where are the teams in the league table?

HSV are 11th on nine points; Gladbach are 18th on three, after seven matches each.

What is Gladbach’s current form?

One win and four defeats in their last five league matches; Gladbach have lost their last four in a row.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

J. Scally: 2 goals and 1 assist in 4 matches, averaging a 6.9 rating.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
08/24/2025 Borussia Mönchengladbach 0 - 0 Hamburger SV Bundesliga Borussia-Park
05/12/2018 Hamburger SV 2 - 1 Borussia Monchengladbach Bundesliga Volksparkstadion
12/15/2017 Borussia Monchengladbach 3 - 1 Hamburger SV Bundesliga Borussia-Park
03/12/2017 Hamburger SV 2 - 1 Borussia Monchengladbach Bundesliga Volksparkstadion
03/01/2017 Hamburger SV 1 - 2 Borussia Monchengladbach DFB Pokal Volksparkstadion
10/15/2016 Borussia Monchengladbach 0 - 0 Hamburger SV Bundesliga Borussia-Park
08/24/2025
Bundesliga Borussia-Park
05/12/2018
Bundesliga Volksparkstadion
12/15/2017
Bundesliga Borussia-Park
03/12/2017
Bundesliga Volksparkstadion
03/01/2017
DFB Pokal Volksparkstadion
10/15/2016
Bundesliga Borussia-Park
Hamburger SV Win
Borussia Mönchengladbach Win
Draw

Season Statistics

15
League Position
18
9
Points
4
6
Goals Scored
11
16
Goals Conceded
22

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Bayern München 8 18 27 8 +19 DBayern München 2 - 2 Borussia Dortmund (31-10-2026)WSC Freiburg 1 - 3 Bayern München (25-10-2026)WBayern München 6 - 1 RB Leipzig (17-10-2026)DFC Augsburg 2 - 2 Bayern München (10-10-2026)WBayern München 7 - 0 Union Berlin (18-09-2026)
2 Borussia Dortmund 8 18 14 6 +8 DBayern München 2 - 2 Borussia Dortmund (31-10-2026)WBorussia Dortmund 1 - 0 Eintracht Frankfurt (24-10-2026)DUnion Berlin 0 - 0 Borussia Dortmund (17-10-2026)DBorussia Dortmund 2 - 2 Werder Bremen (09-10-2026)WVfB Stuttgart 0 - 1 Borussia Dortmund (19-09-2026)
3 SC Freiburg 8 16 18 10 +8 WFC Augsburg 1 - 2 SC Freiburg (31-10-2026)LSC Freiburg 1 - 3 Bayern München (25-10-2026)LBayer Leverkusen 2 - 1 SC Freiburg (18-10-2026)WSC Freiburg 2 - 1 FC Schalke 04 (11-10-2026)DEintracht Frankfurt 2 - 2 SC Freiburg (19-09-2026)
4 RB Leipzig 8 15 22 11 +11 WFC Schalke 04 0 - 2 RB Leipzig (31-10-2026)WRB Leipzig 4 - 0 SV Elversberg (24-10-2026)LBayern München 6 - 1 RB Leipzig (17-10-2026)WRB Leipzig 6 - 0 Eintracht Frankfurt (10-10-2026)LBayer Leverkusen 2 - 0 RB Leipzig (20-09-2026)
5 Werder Bremen 8 15 17 14 +3 WWerder Bremen 2 - 0 1899 Hoffenheim (31-10-2026)WFSV Mainz 05 2 - 3 Werder Bremen (24-10-2026)DWerder Bremen 2 - 2 SC Paderborn 07 (17-10-2026)DBorussia Dortmund 2 - 2 Werder Bremen (09-10-2026)WWerder Bremen 3 - 2 FC Augsburg (19-09-2026)
6 Bayer Leverkusen 8 13 18 16 +2 LBayer Leverkusen 2 - 4 VfB Stuttgart (31-10-2026)L1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 0 Bayer Leverkusen (25-10-2026)WBayer Leverkusen 2 - 1 SC Freiburg (18-10-2026)WFSV Mainz 05 3 - 4 Bayer Leverkusen (10-10-2026)WBayer Leverkusen 2 - 0 RB Leipzig (20-09-2026)
7 SV Elversberg 8 13 16 16 0 WSV Elversberg 4 - 1 FSV Mainz 05 (30-10-2026)LRB Leipzig 4 - 0 SV Elversberg (24-10-2026)WSV Elversberg 4 - 3 FC Augsburg (17-10-2026)LUnion Berlin 1 - 0 SV Elversberg (10-10-2026)DFC Schalke 04 0 - 0 SV Elversberg (20-09-2026)
8 Eintracht Frankfurt 8 11 13 18 -5 WEintracht Frankfurt 3 - 1 Hamburger SV (01-11-2026)LBorussia Dortmund 1 - 0 Eintracht Frankfurt (24-10-2026)WEintracht Frankfurt 1 - 0 1. FC Köln (16-10-2026)LRB Leipzig 6 - 0 Eintracht Frankfurt (10-10-2026)DEintracht Frankfurt 2 - 2 SC Freiburg (19-09-2026)
9 FSV Mainz 05 8 10 17 17 0 LSV Elversberg 4 - 1 FSV Mainz 05 (30-10-2026)LFSV Mainz 05 2 - 3 Werder Bremen (24-10-2026)WFC Schalke 04 0 - 1 FSV Mainz 05 (17-10-2026)LFSV Mainz 05 3 - 4 Bayer Leverkusen (10-10-2026)WBorussia Mönchengladbach 3 - 4 FSV Mainz 05 (19-09-2026)
10 FC Augsburg 8 9 18 15 +3 LFC Augsburg 1 - 2 SC Freiburg (31-10-2026)DFC Augsburg 1 - 1 Union Berlin (24-10-2026)LSV Elversberg 4 - 3 FC Augsburg (17-10-2026)DFC Augsburg 2 - 2 Bayern München (10-10-2026)LWerder Bremen 3 - 2 FC Augsburg (19-09-2026)
11 VfB Stuttgart 8 9 14 15 -1 WBayer Leverkusen 2 - 4 VfB Stuttgart (31-10-2026)LVfB Stuttgart 2 - 3 Borussia Mönchengladbach (23-10-2026)LHamburger SV 1 - 0 VfB Stuttgart (17-10-2026)WSC Paderborn 07 0 - 2 VfB Stuttgart (10-10-2026)LVfB Stuttgart 0 - 1 Borussia Dortmund (19-09-2026)
12 1899 Hoffenheim 8 9 14 16 -2 LWerder Bremen 2 - 0 1899 Hoffenheim (31-10-2026)W1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 0 Bayer Leverkusen (25-10-2026)WBorussia Mönchengladbach 1 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim (18-10-2026)L1899 Hoffenheim 2 - 3 Hamburger SV (10-10-2026)LSC Paderborn 07 3 - 1 1899 Hoffenheim (20-09-2026)
13 1. FC Köln 8 9 9 12 -3 DUnion Berlin 1 - 1 1. FC Köln (01-11-2026)D1. FC Köln 0 - 0 FC Schalke 04 (24-10-2026)LEintracht Frankfurt 1 - 0 1. FC Köln (16-10-2026)W1. FC Köln 2 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach (11-10-2026)LHamburger SV 2 - 1 1. FC Köln (19-09-2026)
14 SC Paderborn 07 8 9 6 9 -3 DBorussia Mönchengladbach 0 - 0 SC Paderborn 07 (31-10-2026)WSC Paderborn 07 1 - 0 Hamburger SV (24-10-2026)DWerder Bremen 2 - 2 SC Paderborn 07 (17-10-2026)LSC Paderborn 07 0 - 2 VfB Stuttgart (10-10-2026)WSC Paderborn 07 3 - 1 1899 Hoffenheim (20-09-2026)
15 Hamburger SV 8 9 7 19 -12 LEintracht Frankfurt 3 - 1 Hamburger SV (01-11-2026)LSC Paderborn 07 1 - 0 Hamburger SV (24-10-2026)WHamburger SV 1 - 0 VfB Stuttgart (17-10-2026)W1899 Hoffenheim 2 - 3 Hamburger SV (10-10-2026)WHamburger SV 2 - 1 1. FC Köln (19-09-2026)
16 Union Berlin 8 7 7 19 -12 DUnion Berlin 1 - 1 1. FC Köln (01-11-2026)DFC Augsburg 1 - 1 Union Berlin (24-10-2026)DUnion Berlin 0 - 0 Borussia Dortmund (17-10-2026)WUnion Berlin 1 - 0 SV Elversberg (10-10-2026)LBayern München 7 - 0 Union Berlin (18-09-2026)
17 FC Schalke 04 8 6 4 9 -5 LFC Schalke 04 0 - 2 RB Leipzig (31-10-2026)D1. FC Köln 0 - 0 FC Schalke 04 (24-10-2026)LFC Schalke 04 0 - 1 FSV Mainz 05 (17-10-2026)LSC Freiburg 2 - 1 FC Schalke 04 (11-10-2026)DFC Schalke 04 0 - 0 SV Elversberg (20-09-2026)
18 Borussia Mönchengladbach 8 4 11 22 -11 DBorussia Mönchengladbach 0 - 0 SC Paderborn 07 (31-10-2026)WVfB Stuttgart 2 - 3 Borussia Mönchengladbach (23-10-2026)LBorussia Mönchengladbach 1 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim (18-10-2026)L1. FC Köln 2 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach (11-10-2026)LBorussia Mönchengladbach 3 - 4 FSV Mainz 05 (19-09-2026)

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