Highlights
F. Badstübner
Full-time: Darmstadt 0-6 Hoffenheim
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Full-time
90'
+ 2
SituationNo goal
ReviewFoul?
DecisionNo goal
90'
+ 1
Almost a consolation!
Seydel latches onto a long hopeful ball, pushing it past the onrushing Kevin Akpoguma before slotting into the bottom corner but the referee deems Seydel's foot to have been too high in the challenge with the Hoffenheim defender.
90'
Toward the finish line
Darmstadt enjoy a spell of possession as the game nears its conclusion.
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.
85'
Fresh legs
Bebou is replaced by Weghorst after a tireless performance and two ice-cool finishes.
85'
Substitution
82'
Hoffenheim running away with the victory
81'
Substitution
80'
Break in play
Play is halted as Karic receives treatment for an injury.
77'
Offside
Kramarić slips in behind the Darmstadt back-line before squaring the ball for Jurásek to tap into an empty net, but the Croatian is called offside.
76'
SituationNo goal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionNo goal
75'
Stach from distance
Stach tries to get himself on the scoresheet with a curling shot from distance but it lacks the power to test Alexander Brunst.
73'
Substitution
72'
Substitution
72'
Substitution
71'
Huge chance for Akpoguma!
Kramarić twists and turns inside the area before floating a ball toward the six-yard line where Akpoguma seems certain to score, but instead sees his mis-directed header bounce wide.
69'
Free-kick
A foul to the left of the Darmstadt area leads to a yellow card for Skarke. Kramarić's delivery can't find a teammate and the home side re-group,
68'
xGoals
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
0.64
2.62
6
Goals
66'
So nearly seven!
After combining with Kadeřábek, Kramarić finds himself with time and space inside the Darmstadt box but can't keep his finish down and sees his shot sail over for a goal-kick.
63'
Corner
A Kramarić corner almost leads to another goal as Alexander Brunst collides with a defender and the ball bounces goalward, this time it doesn't end up in the net as the Darmstadt 'keeper recovers quickly.
61'
Duels won
8
14
Tim Skarke Kevin Akpoguma
57'
Adventurous run by Skarke
Top-scorer Skarke makes progress down the right-hand side before crossing into Seydel who can't control his finish.
56'
Substitution
55'
Nürnberger injured
Nürnberger is down with a shoulder problem which will put an end to his afternoon.
54'
Free-kick
The away side receive a free-kick by the halfway line following a late challenge by Müller.
51'
Sensational six!
The ever-present Bebou has his second of the afternoon and Hoffenheim's sixth. He recovers a poor touch from Kramarić before beating two players by the six-yard box and bending the ball into the far 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.
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.
50'
Determined Darmstadt
Some nice interplay by the home side leads to a shot from the edge of the box by Nürnberger but it is once again blocked by an orange shirt.
47'
Seydel starts brightly
The Darmstadt substitute looks to get on the scoresheet instantly with a shot just inside the area but Grillitsch blocks well.
46'
We are back!
The second-half kicks off with two changes for each side. Darmstadt will hope to restore some pride while the away side take the opportunity to rotate.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 5
Substitution
45'
+ 5
Substitution
45'
+ 5
Substitution
45'
+ 5
Substitution
Half-time
Half-time: Darmstadt 0-5 Hoffenheim
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44'
Brace for Beier!
Beier is found by a delicate through ball by Bebou before curling the ball around Brunst and onto the post before going in.
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.
43'
Nürnberger showing initiative
Nürnberger cuts inside before getting a shot away, however it hits his teammate Skarke and bounces out for a goal-kick.
41'
Darmstadt sitting deep
The home side are struggling to relieve pressure as Hoffenheim pin them into their own half.
40'
Passes completed so far
36'
Bebou in behind
The Hoffenheim striker makes another great run in behind as he chases a searching ball from Kadeřábek but can't get there before Alexander Brunst.
33'
Blazed over
Skarke looks to get his side back into the game with an effort from long-range but hits his effort well over the bar and into the stands.
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'
Fantastic four!
Kabak rises highest from an inswinging corner by Kramarić to heap further misery on Darmstadt.
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.
22'
Number three!
The right-back cushions a long-ball from Grillitsch on his chest before driving into the area and firing past Alexander Brunst from a tight angle!
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.
20'
Cruise control
After a lightning quick start, the game has mellowed as Hoffenheim calmly maintain possession.
16'
Free-kick
Oscar Vilhelmsson clatters into the back of Stach and Hoffenheim are awarded a free-kick deep in their own half.
15'
Free-kick
The home side manage to win a free-kick and halt Hoffenheim's fast start. The free-kick leads nowhere, however, as Beier calmly heads back to Baumann.
13'
Hoffenheim looking assured
The men from Sinsheim look calm in possession as they look to continue their dominant start.
11'
An efficient start by Hoffenheim
Goal attempts
0off target
0on target
0off target
2on target
8'
Brilliant Beier!
Beier makes a well-timed run in behind the Darmstadt defence and finishes well, curling the ball past a helpless Alexander Brunst.
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.
4'
SituationNo goal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
2'
Clinical Bebou!
Bebou latches onto a long ball from Grillitsch before calmly rounding the 'keeper and rolling the ball into an empty net. A perfect start for the away 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.
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.
1'
We are underway!
The home side get us underway here on a sunny afternoon in Darmstadt.
Kick-off!
What's at stake?
Unfortunately for Darmstadt their fate has already been decided but they will still be looking to end their season on a high. Hoffenheim still have plenty to play for as they chase Freiburg who sit just two points above them in the Europa Conference League place.
More on those teams
More on those teams
Just the one change for the home side today as Honsak comes into midfield with Müller making way, meaning Mehlem will likely play a deeper role today. The away side are unchanged from their recent draw against RB Leipzig.
1:01
Hoffenheim arrive at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor
Darmstadt XI
Brunst - Nürnberger - Maglica - Klarer - Müller - Karic - Mehlem (c) - Justvan - Honsak - Skarke - Vilhelmsson
Darmstadt subs
Schuhen, Isherwood, Schnellhardt, Kempe, Müller, Klaus, Gjasula, Seydel, Pfeiffer, Holtmann
Hoffenheim XI
Baumann (c) - Kadeřábek - Kabak - Grillitsch - Akpoguma - Bülter - Stach - Prömel - Kramarić - Beier - Bebou
Hoffenheim subs
Philipp, Jurásek, Brooks, Drexler, Becker, Bischof, Tohumcu, Weghorst, Skov
Probable line-ups
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Matarazzo on Darmstadt
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Kram on the march
Andrej Kramarić has hit his usual spring form and is on a run of four goals in his last five games. The Croatian has already equalled his total of 12 from last season and can now top that against a Darmstadt side who have lost their last six home fixtures - only four teams have ever endured longer losing runs at home in the Bundesliga.
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