The final matchday of the Bundesliga season is here, and TSG Hoffenheim are chasing a Champions League dream that hangs by a thread. They travel to Borussia Mönchengladbach needing a big win—and some help—to secure a top-four finish.

For Hoffenheim, it's all about the numbers. After a rough patch, Christian Ilzer’s side have rallied, collecting 11 points from their last five games. But with Stuttgart playing away at Eintracht Frankfurt, Hoffenheim may need more than just a victory. A win alone might not be enough unless Stuttgart slip up—though mathematically, Hoffenheim could still leapfrog them even if Stuttgart win, depending on goal difference.

Hoffenheim have been strong on the road this season, tying Borussia Dortmund for second in the away standings with 29 points from 16 games. Their only away defeats came against Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig, both by 5-0 scorelines. Ilzer is expected to stick with the same lineup that edged past ten-man Werder Bremen last week, and there are no new injury concerns.

For Gladbach, the stakes are lower but still meaningful. Eugen Polanski’s team secured their safety two weeks ago with a late win over Dortmund, but last week’s 3-1 loss at Augsburg ended a three-game unbeaten run and dropped them to 13th. A win on Saturday could lift them as high as tenth, while a loss could see them fall to 15th.

Gladbach have been tough to beat at home since February, losing just once in six games, though they've only won three of those. They'll be without captain Rocco Reitz, who is ill and has already played his last game for the club before his move to RB Leipzig. There’s also speculation that USMNT duo Joe Scally and Gio Reyna could be playing their final match for Gladbach, as both have hinted at potential departures. Jens Castrop is suspended after his red card against Augsburg, but Nico Elvedi returns from suspension. Tim Kleindienst, who has only made two substitute appearances this season after a breakout campaign, could see some minutes after recovering from a serious knee injury.

It’s a season finale with contrasting ambitions: Hoffenheim chasing a historic Champions League berth, and Gladbach looking to finish on a high note and say goodbye to some key players. Expect an intense, emotional afternoon at Borussia-Park.