Highlights

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Hoffenheim stun hosts

Heidenheim were on course for their first-ever Bundesliga win late in this game before coming a cropper to a dramatic Hoffenheim revival. Jan-Niklas Beste made up for an earlier penalty miss with a wonderful free kick opener and Marvin Pieringer's second-half header had the Voith-Arena bouncing in the rain. When Maximilian Beier pulled one back for TSG in the 77th minute, however, the hosts' nerves took over. Pavel Kaderabek's equaliser contained a touch of fortune while Andrej Kramaric completed the Sinsheimers' comeback from the penalty spot.
Full-time
90'
+ 2

Substitution

90'
Andrej Kramarić
Goal probability
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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.
77 %
Distance to Goal
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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.
11 m
90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

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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.
1.
Marius Bülter
Marius Bülter34.37km/h
2.
Eren Sami Dinkci
Eren Sami Dinkci34.13km/h
89'

TSG in front!

What is happening in Heidenheim! The hosts were 2-0 in front a little over ten minutes ago but now trail after Andrej Kramaric's late, late penalty. A Hoffenheim smash and grab is on the cards!
87'

Ball Recovery Time

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Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
TSG Hoffenheim
Today
Season
9.5 s
12.8 s
86'
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationNo penalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionPenalty
81'

Comeback complete

Hoffenheim are level thanks to two goals in four minutes! The hosts look distraught but Pellegrino Matarazzo and Co. don't much care about that! Hoffenheim veteran Pavel Kaderabek is in the right place at the right time to tap in the equaliser for the euphoric visitors.
Goal probability
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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.
98 %
Distance to Goal
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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.
5.39 m
78'

Beier pulls one back

Maximilian Beier is unmarked inside the Heidenheim box and nets his first Bundesliga goal from close range. Game on.
77'
Maximilian Beier
Goal probability
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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.
53 %
Distance to Goal
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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.
4.84 m
74'

Win Probability

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Win Probability
This Match Fact documents significant changes in the probability of victory for both teams during the course of the match. The value is based on actual match play and incorporates existing Match Facts such as Expected Goals, Skill and Set-Piece Dange
0'
33.3 %
73'
97.2 %
74'

Substitution

62'

Heidenheim in heaven

The hosts are 2-0 up! Marvin Pieringer heads in from a corner and Frank Schmidt's men might just be on their way to a first three Bundesliga points.
58'
Marvin Pieringer
Goal probability
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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.
34 %
Distance to Goal
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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.
5.12 m
Kick-off!
46'

Heidenheim ahead

Heidenheim fans will no doubt be joyfully discussing that opening half. The first 45 minutes of Bundesliga football at the Voith-Arena will be remembered for Jan-Niklas Beste's penalty miss and his subsequent free-kick cracker that put the hosts ahead.
Half-time
45'
+ 6

Win Probability

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Win Probability
This Match Fact documents significant changes in the probability of victory for both teams during the course of the match. The value is based on actual match play and incorporates existing Match Facts such as Expected Goals, Skill and Set-Piece Dange
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33.3 %
45'
+ 2
64.8 %
30'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

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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.
1.
Eren Sami Dinkci
Eren Sami Dinkci34.13km/h
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Ihlas Bebou
Ihlas Bebou32.83km/h
27'

Beste beauty!

Beste makes up for his earlier penalty miss by scoring with a peach of a free-kick! The Voith-Arena erupts! It's Heidenheim's first-ever Bundesliga goal.
26'
Jan-Niklas Beste
Goal probability
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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.
4 %
Distance to Goal
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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.
21.56 m
19'
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationPenalty
ReviewOutside Penalty Area?
DecisionNo penalty
16'

FCH penalty miss

Jan-Niklas Beste's Heidenheim debut has been soured slightly here with the full back seeing his penalty saved by Oliver Baumann.
9'
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationNo penalty
ReviewHandball?
DecisionPenalty
Kick-off!

Off we go ...

The whistle has sounded and Heidenheim's Bundesliga home adventure has begun.

Teams out!

The rain is falling on the Voith-Arena but that's not dampening the atmosphere one bit with Frank Schmidt's men all set to make their Bundesliga home debut!
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Big-game firsts

Jan-Niklas Beste missed out on Heidenheim's first-ever Bundesliga game last weekend with the full-back's wife celebrating the birth of their child. The 24-year-old is in from the off to make his top-flight debut today while there is also a first for Hoffenheim, with Wout Weghorst - formerly of Wolfsburg - playing his maiden Bundesliga game for the visitors.

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Watch: Get to know Heidenheim

The Bundesliga's 57th and newest club have risen from the fourth tier of German football under the last 16 years under coach Frank Schmidt. Now set to welcome top-flight action for the first time ever, find out more about this unsuspecting club from a town in Baden-Württemberg.
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Heidenheim team news

Jan-Niklas Beste is available again after the midfielder was excused from taking part in last week's loss against Wolfsburg with his wife giving birth. Loan attacker Eren Dinkci and Schalke signing Marvin Pieringer are expected to continue in the starting XI but forward Elidon Qenaj continues to nurse a knock.
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Hoffenheim team news

Loan signing Wout Weghorst will hope to have recovered fully from a thigh issue to make his debut for TSG. Should the 6'6'' striker fail to make it, Ihlas Bebou will lead the line alongside Andrej Kramaric, if the club's record goalscorer overcomes a back issue in time. Ozan Kabak is also a doubt, so Attila Szalai is likely to continue at the back.

Road woes

Hoffenheim have won only one of their last 12 away games in the Bundesliga, a 2-1 triumph against Werder Bremen on 2 April.
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Probable line-ups

Who’s set to play this weekend? Who’s going to miss out? Keep up to date with all the latest team news right here!

Highest and smallest

The Voith-Arena - venue for this game - is 555 meters above sea level, making it the highest stadium in German professional football. With a capacity of 15,000 it is also the smallest in the Bundesliga.
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Promotion thrillers

Heidenheim's promotion to the Bundesliga was the stuff of dreams for the team from southern Germany, with things culminating in a dramatic last-day of the season last term.

Heidenheim make history

This is not only the hosts' first ever Bundesliga home game, it also represents their first competitive fixture against Hoffenheim.
2:03
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Watch: Wolfsburg 2-0 Heidenheim

Frank Schmidt's men had their chances against a Wolfsburg side that ran out winners on the teams' opening-day encounter.

TSG's promising history

Hoffenheim also started 2022/23 with a loss, but the Sinsheimers subsequently recovered to win three in a row. Will Pellegrino Matarazzo's men begin a similar revival in this Matchday 2 fixture?
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Watch: Hoffenheim 1-2 Freiburg

Despite Ozan Kabak pulling a goal back in the second half, TSG couldn't stop Freiburg from leaving with maximum spoils on the opening day of the season.

Looking for a lift

These sides suffered respective Matchday 1 reverses, with hosts Heidenheim losing at Wolfsburg and Hoffenheim going down at home against Freiburg. Both will thus be keen to seek a winning tonic here.

Start your engines!

Welcome along to our build-up to Hoffenheim's visit to Bundesliga new boys Heidenheim and what promises to be an encounter filled with intrigue.