1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach prediction, odds and how to watch

FSV Mainz 05 came from behind to win 4-3 at Borussia Mönchengladbach in a chaotic Bundesliga clash, with Danny da Costa's 89th-minute strike proving the decisive blow. Gladbach's defence conceded four goals for the second time in three matches, and the questions about this side's standards are getting louder.

Hamburger SV ground out a 2-1 Bundesliga win over 1. FC Köln despite being outplayed for long stretches, with goals from Nicolás Capaldo and Yussuf Poulsen proving enough after Ragnar Ache pulled one back in stoppage time.

Niclas Füllkrug hauled 1. FC Köln level with a left-foot finish on 69 minutes after Linton Maina had given Werder Bremen an early lead, but neither side could find a winner in a match that summed up where both clubs are right now.

VfB Stuttgart put a heavy defeat by Bayern Munich behind them with a controlled 2-0 home victory over 1. FC Köln, with goals from Bilal El Khannouss and Grischa Prömel settling the tie despite Stuttgart carrying a significant injury list into the match.

Borussia Mönchengladbach have shipped 15 goals in their last five Bundesliga matches and have a squad riddled with injuries. Hoffenheim arrive with problems of their own but will sense blood.

1. FC Köln host Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday with a defence that has not kept a clean sheet in ten Bundesliga matches. Something has to give, and the evidence suggests it will be Köln.