Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-1 1. FC Heidenheim – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Borussia Mönchengladbach at 51% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Borussia Mönchengladbach face 1. FC Heidenheim.
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Match Analysis
Borussia Mönchengladbach host 1. FC Heidenheim at BORUSSIA-PARK in Bundesliga (matchday 9). Kick-off is Saturday 28 October 2023 at 15:30 UK time.
Recent Form
Across their last 10 games, Borussia Mönchengladbach have gone 2W 4D 4L — a 1.00 PPG return. Last five: D L W D L. Offensively they are averaging 1.80 goals per game, with 2.10 conceded. However, 2.10 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings (10%). Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
Borussia Mönchengladbach at home: 3W 3D 4L from their last 10 home games — 1.20 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from their last 10 home games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Looking at their last 10 matches, 1. FC Heidenheim stand at 4W 1D 5L — 1.30 PPG. Last five: W L W L L. They are scoring at 1.60 per game and conceding 2.20. Conceding 2.20 per game is a high rate — their defence has been exposed regularly. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
On the road, 1. FC Heidenheim have gone 3W 3D 4L in their last 10 away fixtures (1.20 PPG). Away from home they average 1.60 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
The form comparison is too close to call — 1.00 PPG (Borussia Mönchengladbach) versus 1.30 (1. FC Heidenheim). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
Trading Patterns
Borussia Mönchengladbach in-play and half-time data (last 42 games, 21 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 71% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 60% of the time; of the 14 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 29%; of the 12 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 25%; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 57% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 50%.
1. FC Heidenheim in-play and half-time data (last 42 games, 21 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 67% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; of the 18 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 28%; of the 8 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 25%; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 48% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 40%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Borussia Mönchengladbach 62% versus 1. FC Heidenheim 50%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Borussia Mönchengladbach 67% | 1. FC Heidenheim 57%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Borussia Mönchengladbach 1.76 xG and 1. FC Heidenheim 1.16 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Borussia Mönchengladbach attack 0.773 / defence 1.006 | 1. FC Heidenheim attack 0.751 / defence 1.221. League average goals — home 1.867 / away 1.533. Borussia Mönchengladbach's attack rating of 0.773 is below the league average, which holds their xG down at 1.76. 1. FC Heidenheim's defence rating of 1.221 (above 1 = concedes more than average) is pushing Borussia Mönchengladbach's projected output up. 1. FC Heidenheim's attack rating of 0.751 is below the league average, which holds their xG down at 1.16. Data: built from Borussia Mönchengladbach's last 42 games and 1. FC Heidenheim's last 8.
Result probabilities: Borussia Mönchengladbach 51% | Draw 24% | 1. FC Heidenheim 25%. Fair-value odds: Borussia Mönchengladbach 1.95 | Draw 4.18 | 1. FC Heidenheim 4.03. Borussia Mönchengladbach hold a narrow Poisson edge at 51% — the draw (24%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 56% | BTTS Yes probability 57% | Total xG 2.92. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 56% — the 2.92 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 57% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Borussia Mönchengladbach at 51% — moderate model lean. With a 24% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Borussia Mönchengladbach offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
The Poisson model projects 2.92 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 56% — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (Borussia Mönchengladbach's last 10 home games and 1. FC Heidenheim's last 10 away games) averaging 2.8 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 57% on Yes. Form rates are neutral — both teams scored in: Borussia Mönchengladbach 30% (last 10 home games) | 1. FC Heidenheim 60% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Heidenheim | Competition: Bundesliga, matchday 9 | Venue: BORUSSIA-PARK • Kick-off: Saturday 28 October 2023 at 15:30 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Borussia Mönchengladbach 51% | Draw 24% | 1. FC Heidenheim 25% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 56% (Under 44%) | BTTS Yes 57% (No 43%) | xG Borussia Mönchengladbach 1.76 / 1. FC Heidenheim 1.16 • Poisson strength factors: Borussia Mönchengladbach attack 0.773 / def 1.006 | 1. FC Heidenheim attack 0.751 / def 1.221 | league avg home 1.867 / away 1.533 • Poisson stance: Borussia Mönchengladbach (51%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.76
Borussia Mönchengladbach xG
Expected Goals
1.16
1. FC Heidenheim xG
57%
BTTS
79%
Over 1.5
56%
Over 2.5
34%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Heidenheim FAQs
What time does Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Heidenheim kick off?
Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Heidenheim kicked off at 15:30 UK time on Saturday 28 October 2023 at BORUSSIA-PARK.
What was the final score in Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Heidenheim?
Borussia Mönchengladbach 2 - 1 1. FC Heidenheim.
Where is Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Heidenheim being played?
The match is being played at BORUSSIA-PARK.
What competition is Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Heidenheim part of?
Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Heidenheim is a Bundesliga fixture (matchday 9) (Germany).
Who is favourite to win Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Heidenheim?
Our statistical model gives Borussia Mönchengladbach a 51% chance of winning, 1. FC Heidenheim a 25% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Borussia Mönchengladbach the favourite.
Will both teams score in Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Heidenheim?
Our model estimates a 57% probability that both Borussia Mönchengladbach and 1. FC Heidenheim will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Heidenheim have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 56%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Borussia Mönchengladbach's attacking strength (0.77x league average) is weighed against 1. FC Heidenheim's defensive record (1.22x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.76. The same calculation in reverse, 1. FC Heidenheim's attack versus Borussia Mönchengladbach's defence, projects 1.16 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Borussia Mönchengladbach's last 42 games and 1. FC Heidenheim's last 8 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 12.4%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.7%), 2-0 (8.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Borussia Mönchengladbach Win
51%
1.95
24%
4.18
25%
4.03
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.0%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.7%
Home win
1 – 0
9.5%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.76
Borussia Mönchengladbach xG
Total xG
2.92
1.16
1. FC Heidenheim xG
1.95
51%
Home win
4.18
24%
Draw
4.03
25%
Away win
Goals Markets
79%
Over 1.5
1.27
21%
Under 1.5
4.76
56%
Over 2.5
1.79
44%
Under 2.5
2.27
33%
Over 3.5
3.03
67%
Under 3.5
1.49
17%
Over 4.5
5.88
83%
Under 4.5
1.20
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
57%
BTTS Yes
1.75
43%
BTTS No
2.33
Clean Sheet
31%
3.18
17%
5.82
Win to Nil
16%
6.21
4%
23.48
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.4 | 6.2 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 9.5 | 11.0 | 6.4 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 8.4 | 9.7 | 5.6 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 4.9 | 5.7 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Heidenheim Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Heidenheim?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.4%.
How many goals are Borussia Mönchengladbach and 1. FC Heidenheim expected to score?
The model projects 1.76 expected goals for Borussia Mönchengladbach and 1.16 for 1. FC Heidenheim, a combined total of 2.92.
How confident is the prediction model for Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Heidenheim?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 51%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 42 outings, Borussia Mönchengladbach have picked up 1.17 PPG on a 12W 13D 17L record — D-L-W-D-L across the most recent five.
1. FC Heidenheim's form line: 21W 11D 10L from 42 games, 1.76 PPG, last five W-L-W-L-L.
Put side by side, 1. FC Heidenheim are the form team by 0.59 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Borussia Mönchengladbach have posted 1.62 PPG from their last 21 home games (10W 4D 7L). That's noticeably better than their 1.17 PPG overall — Borussia Mönchengladbach are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
On the road, 1. FC Heidenheim have gone 7W 7D 7L from their last 21 away games — 1.33 PPG when travelling. That's a step down from their 1.76 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of 1. FC Heidenheim's recent record.
The Goals Picture
Borussia Mönchengladbach are averaging 1.57 goals scored and 1.76 conceded per game recently; 1. FC Heidenheim are on 1.88 scored and 1.33 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Borussia Mönchengladbach have seen both teams score in 62% of their recent games.
Defensively: 1. FC Heidenheim in 38% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 42 Results
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❓ Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Heidenheim Form FAQs
What form are Borussia Mönchengladbach and 1. FC Heidenheim in coming into this match?
Borussia Mönchengladbach have gone 12W 13D 17L in their last 42 games (1.17 PPG), while 1. FC Heidenheim have gone 21W 11D 10L in their last 42 (1.76 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Borussia Mönchengladbach at home or 1. FC Heidenheim away?
Borussia Mönchengladbach's home record (1.62 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Borussia Mönchengladbach at home: 1.62 PPG; 1. FC Heidenheim away: 1.33 PPG.
Have Borussia Mönchengladbach or 1. FC Heidenheim been keeping clean sheets recently?
Borussia Mönchengladbach have kept a clean sheet in 21% of their recent games, 1. FC Heidenheim in 38%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The head-to-head numbers here are drawn from the 6 H2H matches in our data, going back to October 2023. All of them came in Bundesliga. The most recent was on 4 April 2026, roughly 7 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 1 Mar 2025, when Borussia Mönchengladbach won 1. FC Heidenheim 0-3 Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Borussia Mönchengladbach's record when hosting 1. FC Heidenheim specifically: 2W 1D 0L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 6 Meetings
4
Borussia Mönchengladbach
2
Draws
0
1. FC Heidenheim
Recent Meetings
❓ Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Heidenheim H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Borussia Mönchengladbach and 1. FC Heidenheim?
Across the 6 head-to-head matches in our data, Borussia Mönchengladbach have won 4, 1. FC Heidenheim have won 0, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Borussia Mönchengladbach and 1. FC Heidenheim last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 4 April 2026: Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-2 1. FC Heidenheim.
Who has won more matches between Borussia Mönchengladbach and 1. FC Heidenheim?
Borussia Mönchengladbach have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from the 6 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Borussia Mönchengladbach are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 43% of the time.
1. FC Heidenheim are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 29% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 33% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 33% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Borussia Mönchengladbach 48%, 1. FC Heidenheim 48% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 57% (Borussia Mönchengladbach) and 48% (1. FC Heidenheim).
On the defensive side: Borussia Mönchengladbach keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches; 1. FC Heidenheim in 33%; Borussia Mönchengladbach have failed to score in 29% of games; 1. FC Heidenheim in 29%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Borussia Mönchengladbach home games / 1. FC Heidenheim away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Heidenheim Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Borussia Mönchengladbach and 1. FC Heidenheim matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 48% of Borussia Mönchengladbach's recent matches and 48% of 1. FC Heidenheim's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Borussia Mönchengladbach and 1. FC Heidenheim matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 57% of Borussia Mönchengladbach's recent games and 48% of 1. FC Heidenheim's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Borussia Mönchengladbach and 1. FC Heidenheim matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 71% of Borussia Mönchengladbach's recent matches and 67% of 1. FC Heidenheim's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Borussia Mönchengladbach edge out 1. FC Heidenheim 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Borussia Mönchengladbach beat 1. FC Heidenheim 2-1 at BORUSSIA-PARK, Regular Season - 9, in the Bundesliga. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Borussia Mönchengladbach 1.76 xG and 1. FC Heidenheim 1.16 xG, a combined 2.92. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Borussia Mönchengladbach attack 0.77 / defence 1.01 against 1. FC Heidenheim attack 0.75 / defence 1.22, drawn from 42/8 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Borussia Mönchengladbach 51% | Draw 24% | 1. FC Heidenheim 25%, with Borussia Mönchengladbach to win its most likely call at 51%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 56%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 79% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 57% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 62% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Borussia Mönchengladbach 67%, 1. FC Heidenheim 57%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 56%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Borussia Mönchengladbach's trading profile (42 games, 21 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 62% of their matches — today it did.
1. FC Heidenheim's trading profile (42 games, 21 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 50% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 38% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, 1. FC Heidenheim arrived the stronger side — 1.76 PPG against 1.17. Form was overturned, with Borussia Mönchengladbach winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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