Highlights
T. Stieler
Full-time! Bochum 3-2 Hoffenheim
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Full-time
90'
+ 5
Substitution
90'
+ 3
Chance!
Asano races in on goal, but Baumann is quick off his line and forces the Bochum sub wide. By the time he gets round the keeper, the angle is just too tight and the shot is into the side netting.
90'
Additional time
Into the first of five added minutes in Bochum...
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.
89'
Talking tactics
Bochum look like they might be shifting to three at the back with those changes. Hofmann's been brilliant, but it's all about getting the win over the line now...
88'
Substitution
88'
Substitution
84'
Hoffenheim strike again!
Well, well. Kramarić controls a long ball on the edge of the 18-yard area, before lifting a fabulous finish over the despairing Riemann. This is going to be a nervy finish for the home side...
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.
79'
Chances!
Schlotterbeck attacks a loose ball as Bochum cause more worry for Hoffenheim from a corner. His effort is blocked, though. Baumann then makes a flying save to stop Passlack finding the top corner from range.
76'
Positive change
Takuma Asano, who was a doubt before the game, replaces Wittek for Bochum. Butscher isn't about to set his team up to sit on their lead - he wants daylight.
76'
Pressure Handling
Pressure Handling
This Match Fact examines how successfully players perform under pressure. The percentage of "solved situations" indicates how often a player has freed himself from opponent pressure by dribbling, passing, scoring a goal or drawing a foul.
67%
%
Kevin Stöger
15 times under pressure
76'
Substitution
74'
Hoffenheim have a goal back!
Kadeřábek beats Wittek for pace and finds Jurásek with a cross towards the back post. He volley goalwards, with Kramarić claiming the final touch. Is the comeback on?
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.
71'
Riemann to the fore
After punching clear a cross with authority, Riemann makes a superb stop to prevent Bebou pulling a goal back. Passlack jumps on his captain as if he's just won the team the title, though there was an offside in the build-up.
70'
Fresh ideas
Bebou and Bülter are on for the visitors, who desperately need a spark.
69'
Substitution
69'
Substitution
65'
We need to talk about Kevin!
Bochum's main man completes his brace. He slips a pass into the six-yard box for Broschinski, whose initial effort is blocked by Baumann. Stöger reacts quickest, steering the loose ball past the goalkeeper.
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.
62'
Table talk
Hoffenheim will be non-movers in ninth, if it stays like this. Bochum are up to 14th, three points above the relegation play-off place.
59'
Expected Goals
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
2
2.33
1.21
0
Goals
56'
Jurásek on
The Benfica loanee replaces Robert Skov, who's been very subdued on the TSG left.
56'
Substitution
55'
Not far away...
... as Wittek forces Baumann into another full-stretch save.
51'
Strong save from Baumann
The Hoffenheim captain gets down well to his right to push Stöger's low effort wide of his near post. It's one-way traffic...
49'
Bochum still on the front foot
A couple of corners have Hoffenheim in a panic, with Grillitsch hacking the first effort off the line!
46'
Double Hoffenheim change
Becker and Stach are on in midfield for Hoffenheim, with Tohumcu and Prömel making way.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 7
Substitution
45'
+ 7
Substitution
Half-time! Bochum 2-0 Hoffenheim
© Leon Kuegeler
Half-time
45'
+ 3
Big goal!
And it goes the way of Bochum! The hosts work the ball down the left-hand flank, with Broschinski sending over a teasing cross that Kramarić doesn't deal with. Passlack takes full advantage, controlling and firing beyond Baumann for a precious 2-0 lead!
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.
44'
Grillitsch soldiering on
Another bumpy landing in Bochum, but Grillitsch is back on his feet for Hoffenheim. It's sure been an uncomfortable first 45 for the visitors. Six minutes of added time still to go...
Talisman
© Leon Kuegeler
42'
Win Probability
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'
43.1 %
Now
72.1 %
40'
Schlotti concern
Schlotterbeck lands awkwardly on his right shoulder, but should be OK to continue. Looked nasty for a moment!
37'
Woodwork!
Hoffenheim almost with an immediate leveller as Kramarić collects a short corner and crosses into the six-yard box. Drexler outjumps Bernardo and beats Riemann with his header, but not the crossbar!
35'
You beauty!
Moments after Broschinski is denied by Baumann, Bochum take a deserved lead. It's dead-ball situation that comes about following Tohumcu's late challenge on Wittek. Stöger steps up and sends a brilliant effort past the goalkeeper, who didn't move.
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.
32'
Over!
Wittek sneaks into the Hoffenheim penalty area unmarked, but can't keep his shot from Passlack's dinked pass down.
31'
First booking
Losilla's late on Kabak. That's his 10th booking of the season, and means he'll miss next week's trip to fellow strugglers Union Berlin.
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.
29'
Wide!
Beier goes on the outside of his marker, before pulling a cross back for Prömel, who sends a first-time effort wide of Riemann's near post.
25'
No penalty!
Bochum can breathe again as the VAR rules Weghorst to have been offside when trying to get on the end of that pass into the penalty area. That was close!
24'
SituationPenalty
ReviewPrevious Offside?
DecisionNo penalty
23'
Penalty!
Riemann only half clears a corner. It's sent back in for Weghorst, who takes a high boot from Hofmann to the face, and the referee points to the spot...
19'
On we go
Kadeřábek and Bero are OK to continue after a collision. Hoffenheim are defending a little higher up the pitch now...
16'
Even contest
Possession (%)
4951
12'
Denied!
Hoffenheim get in behind the Bochum defence for the first time. Kramarić finds Weghorst on the corner of the six-yard box, but Ordets slides in to block the Dutchman's shot.
10'
A Bochum storm
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
0
0.72
0.0
0
Goals
10'
Goal attempts
3off target
4on target
0off target
0on target
6'
Crossbar to Hoffenheim's rescue!
Hofmann with another superb turn and shot in the box. Baumann reacts brilliantly, though, to deflect it up and onto the woodwork.
5'
Over!
Ordets meets the ensuing corner, but his header clears the crossbar. Bochum mean business...
4'
Chance!
Hofmann is on the end of a Wittek cross this time, the Bochum striker turning in the box and forcing Baumann into a parried save.
2'
Positive start!
Bochum go straight on the attack with Hofmann, but Tohumcu hooks it away before the whistle sounds for an offside.
Kick-off!
Teams out
And the Ruhrstadion is bouncing. It's been a fortress for them in the Bundesliga - how they need a positive result tonight!
Relegation latest
Bottom side Darmstadt will be relegated on Sunday, if they lose at home to Heidenheim. They will also be down if they don't better Mainz or Bochum's results. Bochum could find themselves three points adrift of outright safety, meanwhile, if they lose today and Mainz beat second-bottom Cologne. A win for Cologne coupled with defeat for Bochum would cut the gap between the two clubs to just two points.
Top-six permutations
As it stands, sixth place will mean entry into the UEFA Conference League play-offs. This, though, could also change and drop to seventh or even eighth depending on the result of the DFB Cup final and how the European competitions play out. No team outside the top five can guarantee a top-eight finish on Matchday 31, though Hoffenheim will climb to seventh, overnight at least, with a win here.
All to play for
While Bundesliga survival is obviously the name of the game for Bochum, there is more than merely pride at stake for ninth-placed Hoffenheim. They are six points behind Eintracht Frankfurt in sixth and just one behind Freiburg in seventh; as such, qualifying for European competition next season is by no means out of the question.
2:26
Watch: Bochum work up a sweat in their warm-up
1:47
Watch: The Hoffenheim players check out the pitch
More on those teams
Butscher makes three changes to the Wolfsburg loss, with Mašović, Wittek and Broschinski coming in. Hoffenheim are unchanged from their 4-3 win over Gladbach.
Bochum starting XI
Riemann - Passlack, Ordets, Schlotterbeck, Bernardo - Bero, Losilla (c), Stöger, Wittek - Broschinski, Hofmann
Bochum subs
Luthe, Gamboa, Mašović, Römling, Förster, Daschner, Elezi, Paciência, Asano
1:45
Watch: Hoffenheim arrive at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion
Hoffenheim starting XI
Baumann (c) - Kabak, Grillitsch, Drexler - Kadeřábek, Prömel, Tohumcu, Skov - Kramarić - Weghorst, Beier
Hoffenheim subs
Philipp, Jurásek, Brooks, Akpoguma, Stach, Becker, Bischof, Bebou, Bülter
Butscher on Hoffenheim
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Matarazzo on Bochum
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Probable line-ups
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Off colour
Bochum are the most out-of-sorts Bundesliga team at present, having earned just two points from their last eight games.
Plug those leaks!
Both of these teams have conceded 60 times already this season. Only bottom club Darmstadt have let in more (72).
2:03
Watch: Bochum defeated in Wolfsburg
2:03
Watch: Hoffenheim win seesaw game on Matchday 30
2:03
Watch: Previous meeting - Hoffenheim 3-1 Bochum