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Full-time! Hoffenheim 3-1 Bochum
© Christian Kaspar-Bartke
Full-time
90'
+ 5
Almost!
The space opens up for Skov as Hoffenheim break, but he's under pressure and loses his footing as he goes to shoot in the Bochum box.
90'
Consolation goal!
Wow! Paciencia swings his right foot at a cross towards the penalty spot, crashing a gorgeous volley into the roof of the net. Five additional minutes still to go...
Goal probability 
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
88'
Chapeau, Andrej!
Kramaric's work is done. He's been a real thorn in the side of the Bochum defence, and had a hand in all three of Hoffenheim's goals, arguably scoring the pick of the bunch. Tom Bischoff, 18, enters the fray.
88'
Substitution
85'
Bochum sub
Letsch hooks creator-in-chief Stöger, with 20-year-old Tim Oermann his replacement.
85'
Substitution
84'
Double change
Bülter, who's been full of running on the left-hand side, and Stach make way. Skov and Grillitsch are on for the remainder.
84'
Substitution
84'
Substitution
83'
Chance!
Daschner is at full stretch as he tries to poke Antwi-Adjei's fierce cross past Baumann, who reads it all the way and makes a fairly routine stop.
81'
Worth a go!
Becker tries to guide a headed clearance past Riemann, but his side-footed volley from outside the box is off target.
78'
Clinical display
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
3
1.75
0.97
0
Goals
76'
Goodnight, Bochum!
Hoffenheim break with Bebou, who continues his run into the box. Kramaric slips a pass to Bülter, who hangs up a cross for Bebou to attack at the near post and glance a header into the opposite corner.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
75'
Aerial collision
Bebou and Bernardo need attention after a clash of heads. Both players are on their feet, though.
72'
Over!
Bochum have a three-on-two attack, but Antwi-Adjei's cross into the middle isn't the best. Paciencia has to adjust his body to make contact and sends his jumping volley over. Needed a better pass.
69'
Fresh legs, fresh ideas
Letsch with his plan B. His team started the second half brightly, but have faded in the last 10 minutes or so.
69'
Substitution
69'
Substitution
67'
Big chance!
Bülter drives inside and shoots for goal, but Riemann gets down to block. Bebous is furious - he was all alone in the six-yard box.
65'
Hoffenheim changes
Nope - Weghorst can't continue. Here comes Ihlas Bebou. Finn Becker's also on in midfield for Tohumcu.
65'
Substitution
65'
Substitution
64'
Weghorst back on
He'll try and run this off.
62'
Weghorst concern
Stach plays an early pass up to Kramaric. The Hoffenheim scorer tries to square the ball to Weghorst, who's unmarked in a central position but pulls up as he tries to bring it under control. It looks like the Dutchman will have to come off.
61'
Goal attempts
7off target
5on target
14off target
1on target
57'
Ambitious!
Bülter picks out Tohumcu, who skates in off the left with blue shirts in the middle. He goes for goal, though, blazing over from inside the Bochum area.
54'
Wayward!
Hoffenheim only half clear a cross into the box. Osterhage steals a yard on his man to get to the loose ball, but can only send a rushed effort off target.
53'
Yellow peril
Two bookings in quick succession for Hoffenheim. Bochum have them worried.
50'
Denied!
Further encouragement from Bochum as Paciencia tests Baumann's reflexes with a fierce shot at the near post. The substitute then crosses for Asano, who scoops over from 10 yards.
48'
Positive start
Bochum get men forward as Stöger has a probing cross cleared and shot charged down.
46'
Attacking change
Paciencia and Antwi-Adjei are on in the Bochum attack. Can they help spark a comeback?
Kick-off!
45'
+ 3
Substitution
45'
+ 3
Substitution
Half-time: Hoffenheim 2-0 Bochum
© IMAGO/Oliver Zimmermann
Half-time
45'
+ 2
Not far away!
Riemann watches on as Stach bends one wide from outside the box following a corner. Confident goalkeeping.
43'
Hoffenheim strike again!
Hoffenheim's individual quality shows again. Kaderabek races away and swings over a cross towards the penalty spot. Prömel can't control, but Kramaric can - he ducks inside of his marker and finishes with aplomb at Riemann's near post.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
42'
Wide!
A corner's played short to Wittek, who sends a swerving effort wide of the far post from 18 yards. The Bochum man thinks it took a deflection, but goal-kick is the decision.
39'
Tale of the tape
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
1
0.73
0.19
0
Goals
39'
Goal attempts
3off target
4on target
5off target
0on target
35'
Chance!
Bochum threaten an immediate response as Bero heads a Wittek cross wide of Baumann's goal.
32'
Hoffenheim lead!
It's been coming. Weghorst runs in behind to collect Kramaric's neat pass. His shot is blocked by the advancing Riemann, but the Hoffenheim striker forces the issue, with his follow-up going in off Masovic.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
28'
Warning shot
Signs that Hoffenheim are growing in confidence as Kramaric has a low shot charged down.
23'
Crucial intervention
Wittek races back to stop Tohumcu running clear, with Weghorst all alone to his right. That all came about following a Bochum corner.
21'
Pawed clear!
Bero concedes a free-kick out on the left following a robust check on Bülter. Kramaric whips in an in-swinger that Riemann has to push over the goal frame.
18'
Chance!
Riemann decides to come of his line as Tohumcu plays in Weghorst, before pulling out at the last. Bülter collects and returns the ball with interest, but Weghorst completely flunks his attempted first-time strike.
16'
Confident Bochum
Goal attempts
0off target
2on target
3off target
0on target
16'
Possession (%)
3664
13'
Asa-no!
Asano bursts past his marker before lumping an underwhelming cross into the arms of Baumann. He had options in the middle - a low delivery might have been the better option.
11'
Wide!
Bero heads Wittek's left-wing cross comfortably wide of Baumann's goal. Bochum get it back from the goal-kick, with Bero forcing a corner that comes to nothing.
9'
Bülter watch
Bülter is looking very lively for the home side. He looks up and tries to feed the run of Weghorst, but slightly overcooks his pass, allowing Riemann to gather.
6'
Hoffenheim promise
Bülter with a determined run into the Bochum box. Weghorst peels away to his right, but the visitors get men back to block. Tohumcu then sends a low strike straight down Riemann's throat.
3'
Weghorst!
Massive chance for Hoffenheim as Weghorst connects with Szalai's left-wing cross. He's unmarked and only eight yards out, but sends his side-footed volley straight at Riemann's feet.
1'
Game on!
Bochum go straight on the attack, but Hoffenheim win it back in their own half. More of the same will do nicely...
Kick-off!
Teams in the tunnel
The Hoffenheim fans are in good spirits as the players prepare to take to the field at the PreZero Arena.
Home discomforts
Hoffenheim have only collected four points at home this season, compared to 16 on the road. Bochum have picked up six on their travels to their seven on home soil.
0:07
Watch: In the away dressing room
The stakes
Hoffenheim may not have won any of their last four Bundesliga assignments, but they are still in sixth place on 20 points. Bochum are seven points further behind in 12th.
0:17
Watch: Pre-match pitch inspection
Team news - Hoffenheim
Pellegrino Matarazzo has opted for more wholesale changes to his team in the wake of last weekend's 2-1 defeat by Borussia Mönchengladbach, bringing in five new faces. Two of those were enforced: Beier is out with a cold, so Bülter replaces him up top, while Akpoguma is suspended, meaning Brooks returns to the side. Elsewhere, Kabak, Skov and Becker have all dropped to the bench, with Szalai, Prömel and Tohumcu all starting.
Team news - Bochum
Head coach Thomas Letsch has largely stuck with the same players that started in last week's 3-1 win over Wolfsburg. The only change is Maximilian Wittek coming into the backline in place of the suspended Keven Schlotterbeck.
0:13
Watch: Stage set at the PreZero Arena
Hoffenheim starting XI
Baumann (c) – Vogt, Brooks, Szalai – Kadeřábek, Prömel, Stach, Tohumcu - Kramarić - Weghorst, Bülter
Hoffenheim subs
Philipp, Kabak, Nsoki, Grillitsch, Samassékou, Becker, Bischof, Bebou, Skov
Bochum starting XI
Riemann - Gamboa, Mašović, Wittek, Bernardo - Osterhage, Losilla (c) - Bero, Stöger, Asano - Hofmann
Bochum subs
Thiede, Soares, Oermann, Daschner, Passlack, Kwarteng, Paciência, Antwi-Adjei, Broschinski
Matarazzo's view of Bochum
© Imago Images
Letsch's view of Hoffenheim
© Imago Images
Contrasting form
Hoffenheim are without a win in four, Bochum are unbeaten in five, their most successful run since returning to the top flight in summer 2021.
Probable line-ups
© IMAGO/pepphoto / Horst Mauelshag
2:03
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