Borussia Mönchengladbach will be deeply disappointed after their loss to 17th-placed Holstein Kiel, a team that had not won any of their previous six games and scored more than one goal only once in that span.

This defeat could jeopardize their European ambitions, especially with sixth-placed Borussia Dortmund likely out of reach for the Conference League spot due to their better goal difference if Dortmund wins and Mönchengladbach fails to secure a victory.

Manager Gerardo Seoane is particularly worried about the team's defensive weaknesses, as they have conceded nine goals in their last three matches, matching the total from their prior six games.

The Foals have lost their last three games and failed to win in four, a stark contrast to winning six of their previous nine outings.

At home, Borussia Mönchengladbach's form has been lackluster, with just one win in their five most recent matches at Borussia-Park, including one draw and three losses.

For Hoffenheim, their 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund on April 26 saw the winners create five big chances compared to Hoffenheim's two.

It's worth noting that Christian Ilzer's team has scored six goals in their last three games, surpassing their tally from the previous six fixtures, where they managed only five.

Hoffenheim lost 2-1 to Borussia Mönchengladbach in their league meeting on December 21 and have lost five of their six most recent encounters with their hosts, securing just one win.

This loss to Dortmund marked Hoffenheim's second straight 3-2 defeat and their fourth loss in the past six matches.

The visitors enter this game on the heels of three consecutive away losses, scoring three goals and conceding seven in that period.

Borussia Mönchengladbach face several injury absences, including center-backs Ko Itakura, Marvin Friedrich, and Nico Elvedi.

With goalkeeper Moritz Nicolas also out, expect Fabio Chiarodia and midfielder Philipp Sander to support shot-stopper Jonas Omlin.

Julian Weigl and Rocco Reitz might form a double pivot behind attackers Franck Honorat, Alassane Plea, Robin Hack, and Tim Kleindienst, though forward Nathan N'Goumou is unavailable.

Hoffenheim are dealing with multiple injuries, including defenders Ozan Kabak, Kevin Akpoguma, Valentin Gendrey, and Christopher Lenz, which could lead to Arthur Chaves, Leo Ostigard, and Stanley N'Soki starting in a back three.

Midfielders Diadie Samassekou and Grischa Promel will be absent, but Tom Bischof is available after serving his suspension against Dortmund and may pair with Anton Stach.

Up front, Adam Hlozek could be supported by Bazoumana Toure and Andrej Kramaric, as Ihlas Bebou is sidelined until mid-May.

Borussia Mönchengladbach possible starting lineup:

Omlin; Scally, Chiarodia, Sander, Ullrich; Reitz, Weigl; Honorat, Plea, Hack; Kleindienst

Hoffenheim possible starting lineup:

Philipp; Chaves, Ostigard, N'Soki; Kaderabek, Stach, Bischof, Bulter; Toure, Kramaric; Hlozek