Gladbach: Toppmöller warns of a close match

A balanced duel is expected in the Bundesliga game between Borussia Mönchengladbach and TSG Hoffenheim on Sunday

Former Bundesliga coach Klaus Toppmöller expects a balanced game between Borussia Mönchengladbach and TSG Hoffenheim on Sunday.

The two teams will meet at Borussia-Park, with both sides looking to improve their league positions.

Gladbach are currently 10th in the table, while Hoffenheim are 12th.

Toppmöller, who has coached both clubs in the past, said he expects a close game.

"It's a 50:50 game," Toppmöller told Sport Bild.

"Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses, and it will be a matter of who can exploit the other's weaknesses on the day."

Gladbach will be without the suspended Jonas Hofmann, while Hoffenheim will be missing the injured Kevin Akpoguma.

Here is a summary of what Toppmöller said:

• The game between Borussia Mönchengladbach and TSG Hoffenheim is a 50:50 game.
• Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses.
• It will be a matter of who can exploit the other's weaknesses on the day.

Here is some additional information about the match:

• The match will be played at Borussia-Park in Mönchengladbach.
• The match will start at 15:30 CET.
• The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.