Preview: Hamburger SV vs Borussia Monchengladbach - prediction, team news, lineups

[(Hamburger SV) Neutral]:
1. It is reported that if Hamburger SV indeed intend to bring in Sebastian Kehl, whether as sporting director or in another senior executive role, Borussia Dortmund would not pose an obstacle to his departure.

[(Hamburger SV) Weakness]:
1. Elfadli received a red card in the last game and will be suspended for this match.
2. Hamburger SV lost 1-2 to Freiburg in their last game and have not won any of their last three matches, showing a rather poor form.
3. Hamburger SV still need to fight for survival this season. Currently ranked in the middle to lower part of the table, they still cannot afford to be complacent.
4. Hamburger SV's offensive performance is average. They have only scored 17 goals in the league so far, and their offensive firepower is insufficient.
5. The AH line is 0.00, which is not in favor of Hamburger SV.

[(Borussia Monchengladbach) Strength]:
1. The Japanese player Shuto Machino scored a goal in the last game. His individual performance was very threatening.

[(Borussia Monchengladbach) Neutral]:
1. In the most recent encounter between the two sides, Borussia Monchengladbach drew 0-0 with their opponents. Psychologically, they are evenly matched.

[(Borussia Monchengladbach) Weakness]:
1. Borussia Monchengladbach suffered a crushing defeat in their last game, losing 1-5 to Hoffenheim and failing to continue their winning streak.
2. Borussia Monchengladbach's recent away performance has been rather poor, having lost all three of their last away games.
3. Borussia Monchengladbach's defensive performance is mediocre this season, conceding 29 goals, which is even worse than that of Hamburger SV.

[Tips]:
The performances of both teams this season have been average. Hamburger SV's recent form has been mediocre, and they haven't won any consecutive matches. Moreover, they failed to demonstrate their home field advantage in this game.

Borussia Monchengladbach's overall offensive performance has been quite good recently. They scored a goal in the last game and even won 4-0 before that.

Borussia Monchengladbach are expected to keep unbeaten away from home.

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