Hamburg – M’Gladbach: 12th March 2017

Hamburg SV

With 10 points accumulated in the last five rounds, the hosts have greatly improved the situation in the rankings and is now one step to leave the red zone of the league. Skipping umulinta suffered the Allianz Arena, Hamburg earned all points in confrontation with Hertha. The only goal of the match was scored in minute 77. A.Ekdal Swedish midfielder scored for the first time this season.

In the championship, at home, host band has an impressive series of four wins and a draw, among the victims are counting teams like Schalke, Leverkusen and Hertha. Without Mergim Mavraj and Nicolai Muller (injured), Markus Gisdol trying to lead from the sidelines by a new successful team that could get her out of the relegation zone.

Borussia M’gladbach

On the other side, the appointment of Dieter Hecking on the bench in winter had an immediate impact of the benefit of the team. Under his leadership, cross M’gladbach best form in the current season. With four wins in the last five rounds, Borussia rose to 9th place, just two points rank n European Cup place. To these may be added in qualifying round Europa League and German Cup semifinals.

In eight trips made this season in all competitions, “foals” have registered no defeat. Moreover, five of them scored more than one goal.

Direct meetings:

The two teams met last time even early in the quarter cup. In the same arena, was imposed M’gladbach 2-1. It was the first success achieved in the last five direct confrontations.