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Highlights

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Watch: Kramarić: “You don’t score a hat-trick every time”

Unless you're Andrej Kramarić, it seems...
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Full-time: Hoffenheim 3-2 Kiel

Andrej Kramarić scored another career Bundesliga hat-trick to help Hoffenheim put ten-man Kiel to the sword. In an enthralling, open game, the newcomers had their chances but were thwarted by an inspired Oliver Baumann, a red card for Andu Kelati and an incredible Croatian forward.
Full-time
90'
+ 2

Sweeper keeper

Timon Weiner is playing out if his goal in the closing stages.
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.
2.
Benedikt Pichler
Benedikt Pichler33.82km/h
3.
Alexander Prass
Alexander Prass33.71km/h
89'

Kiel not done!

Scenes! Holstein Kiel have pulled a goal back, with Machino drilling past Baumann from the right. What an ending to this game!
89'
Shuto Machino
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.
11 %
Shot speed
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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.
123.18 km/h
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.
14.32 m
87'

Kramarić hat-trick

Long ball out from Baumann finds Brunn-Larsen. The substitute takes the ball forward before shooting low. Weiner palms the ball out, but straight to Kramarić, who slides the ball home for his hat-trick.
87'
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.
44 %
Shot speed
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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.
103.48 km/h
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.
11.12 m
84'

Baumann stands firm

Baumann denies Becker with one more big save.
82'

Kelati sent off

A couple of bookings in quick succession for Andu Kelati and the substitute is ordered off. Kiel are down to ten men.
81'

Kelati booked

Kiel substitute Kelati upends Geiger and that's a yellow card.
74'

Kiel again

Arp's curling pass towards the fat post just evades the sliding Becker.
74'

Top entertainment

There has barely been a dull moment in this game, with both sides going in search of goals throughout.
Goal attempts
10off target
6on target
8off target
4on target
71'

Almost Arp

The substitute races onto the through ball and eyes up Baumann. The goalkeeper just gets there ahead of Arp. These are good moments for Kiel, who are edging closer to an equaliser.
69'

More Hoffenheim changes

Geiger and Brunn Larsen are on for the home side.
63'

Kiel up and running!

Porath launches a deep cross from the right towards the far post. Bernhardsson watches this all the way and hurls himself forward before powering a header high into the net. That's Kiel's first-ever Bundesliga goal!
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.
18 %
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.
8.23 m
62'

Save of the season?

Kiel's Machino connects perfectly with a centre from the right but, somehow, Baumann diverts the volley wide with an outstretched leg. That was a tremendous reaction save!
59'

Berisha is back

Hoffenheim's No.10 returns to Bundesliga action following a lengthy injury lay-off.
56'

Bülter off target

The ball is laid on a plate for Bülter right in front of the Kiel goal. The 31-year-old opens his body and scuffs wide. That was a huge chance for Hoffenheim.
54'

Arp introduced

The man once on the books at Bayern Munich, Fiete Arp, is on for the visitors.
52'

Drexler effort

Tim Drexler's search for a first Bundesliga goal goes on, with the defender smashing a shot straight into the arms of Weiner.
49'

Hložek menacing

The Czech forward gets to the near post to meet a low cross but he can only divert wide from close range.
46'

Visiting changes

Marcel Rapp has brought Kelati and Porath on in the hope of making an impression on this Matchday 1 encounter.
46'

Second half underway

Kiel kick off the second half. Can the visitors make inroads into Hoffenheim's lead?
Kick-off!
45'
+ 5

Substitution

Half-time
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Half-time: Hoffenheim 2-0 Kiel

The Andrej Kramarić show reaches it's halfway point, with Hoffenheim's 33-year-old forward putting in a spellbinding display to dazzle new boys Kiel. The Croatian has two, and could well have had a hatful.
45'
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Kadeřábek has a go

Another top-class save from Weiner prevents Kadeřábek's thunderous, low drive from going in.
45'

Kramarić denied

The hat-trick looked on with Kramarić arriving at the back stick. The forward meets the pass full on the volley but Kiel keeper Timon Weiner pulls off a super, flying stop to deny the Croatian.
43'

Knudsen goes wild

The Norwegian blooters a shot from a central position high and wide of the target.
39'

Almost three

Prass and Kramarić combine, with the former slashing a shot across goal. The ball takes a nick, which pulls it just wide of the post.
37'

Kramarić once more

Bülter's floating pass from the left lands like a dream for Kramarić, who is all alone and heads into the floor and up into the net. There's just no stopping this man. Kiel are in trouble.
37'
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.
51 %
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.
6.26 m
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King Kramarić

Hoffenheim's incredible Croatian now has an insane eight goals and five assists in his last seven Bundesliga games stretching back to last season.
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.
Adam Hložek
Adam Hložek33.46km/h
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Marius Bülter
Marius Bülter33.17km/h
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Anton Stach
Anton Stach32.01km/h
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Baumann to the rescue

The TSG shot-stopper pulls off another fine save, this time leaping and tipping Benedikt Pichler's header over the bar. This is a fine spell for newcomers Kiel.
24'

Becker denied

Kiel's Timo Becker is played through and the winger is suddenly one-v-one against Oliver Baumann. The goalkeeper makes a crucial save. From the resulting corner, Becker heads over with the goal at his mercy.
20'

Prass off target

A Kiel clearance lands right on the foot of Alexander Prass. The Austria international fluffs his lines and scoops the ball high and wide.
18'

TSG on the front foot

Hložek drives a shot from the right across the goal and looks on as the ball fizzes wide of the far post.
14'

Hložek booked

Hložek floors Marco Komenda on the follow through and the referee shows a yellow card to the new Hoffenheim arrival.
10'

Cool-hand Kramarić

Andrej Kramarić has been successful with his last ten successive penalties and has netted 30 of 34 in the German top flight in total.
8'

Machino has a go

Shuto Machino tries his luck from distance but his effort doesn't find a way through.
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Hofenheim lead

Super penalty from Andrej Kramarić, who hesitates a touch before rolling the ball home. Hoffenheim are a goal to the good already.
6'

Andrej Kramarić

GOAL!

1:0
Penalty
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 %
Shot speed
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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.
77.52 km/h
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
5'

Spot-kick Hoffenheim

Bülter races onto a through ball over the top and is felled by Weiner in the Kiel goal. That's a penalty all day. Tough start for the visitors, whose goalkeeper needs treatment, before being booked.
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Game on!

Hoffenheim get this Matchday 1 encounter underway.
Kick-off!

Teams out!

Both sides walk out into bright and sunny surroundings in Sinsheim. We're all set for Holstein Kiel's Bundesliga debut! Can the visitors upset the top-flight regulars? We're about to find out.
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Warm-ups!

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More on those teams

Hoffenheim go with new signing Adam Hložek instead of Bruun Larsen here while Baumann returns in goal having sat out the midweek Cup win. Haris Tabaković's arrival at TSG comes too soon for him to feature in this game. Marco Komenda's inclusion means Finn Porath drops to the bench for Kiel. There is also a start for midfielder Magnus Knudsen.

Kiel starting XI

Weiner - Erras, Komenda, Ivezić - Becker, Holtby (c), Knudsen, Puchacz - Machino - Pichler, Bernhardsen

Kiel subs

Dähne, Geschwill, Rosenboom, Schulz, Remberg, Gigović, Porath, Kelati, Arp

Hoffenheim starting XI

Baumann (c) - Drexler, Stach, Akpoguma - Kadeřábek, Prömel, Grillitsch, Prass - Hložek, Kramarić, Bülter

Hoffenheim subs

Philipp, Strobl, Nsoki, Szalai, Geiger, Micheler, Berisha, Bruun Larsen, Moerstedt
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Matarazzo on Kiel

"Kiel play a classy brand of football. They try to find footballing solutions going forward and take calculated risks. We are going out there to win the match. To do that, we need to make attacking movements and also need to be united."
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Rapp on Kiel's first Bundesliga match

"We are aware that it will be a historic match for the club, and we will be part of this history. We want it to go well."
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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!
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Cup successes

Both teams went on to show that pre-season doesn't count for much by progressing to the DFB Cup second round in their opening competitive matches. Hoffenheim had a tricky time, though, needing penalties to beat Regionalliga side Würzburger Kickers, while Kiel beat 3. Liga outfit Alemannia Aachen.

Pre-season outlook

Neither side had the best friendly preparations, with Hoffenheim beating lower league German opposition before heading to England where they drew against Norwich before losing to Ipswich and Fulham. Kiel, meanwhile, followed up an opening win with a draw and three defeats.
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Watch: Who are Holstein Kiel?

Find out more about the Bundesliga's 58th participant since its inception in 1963.

Goals galore?

Last season, only Bayern Munich matches (139) saw more goals than Hoffenheim games (132). Matarazzo's men both scored and conceded 66 goals.
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Rapp in familiar territory

Kiel's head coach spent almost nine years working with Hoffenheim's youth teams between 2013 and 2021, and was even the senior team's assistant coach for four matches at the end of the 2019/20 term.

Head-to-head

This will be just the second meeting between these two teams. Their first match-up came in the 2021/22 DFB Cup, with Hoffenheim running out comfortable 5-1 winners. Kiel will be looking to avoid a repeat of that result here.
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Watch: Hoffenheim vs. Holstein Kiel on Matchday 1 of 2024/25

This trailer should whet your appetite ahead of kick-off!

One in, one out at Hoffenheim

Die Kraichgauer have suffered a setback during the summer, losing Maximilian Beier to Borussia Dortmund. The forward scored 16 goals for Hoffenheim last year, and will take some replacing. However, Pellegrino Matarazzo will be hoping Adam Hložek, who joins from Bayer Leverkusen, can step up.

Holstein Kiel make history

After winning promotion from Bundesliga 2 last term, Kiel will play in the Bundesliga for the first time in their history. Marcel Rapp and his players will be up against it amongst the elite this campaign, but they will be buoyed by their 2023/24 campaign.

Hello and welcome!

Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 1 fixture between TSG Hoffenheim and Holstein Kiel.