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Full time: Wolfsburg 2-2 Hoffenheim
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Full-time
90'
+ 4
Post!
Some slick passing from Wolfsburg around the Hoffenheim box ends with Koulierakis hitting the post from close range!
90'
+ 2
Substitution
90'
+ 1
SituationNo penalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionNo penalty
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'
Substitution
88'
Substitution
85'
Level again!
A slip from Mæhle gives Hložek space to cross from the right, finding Bülter at the back post. The angle is very tight but the Hoffenheim forward squeezes a shot into the net off the 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.
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.
82'
Wolfsburg lead again!
Majer curls in a corner from the right, plonking the ball right in the middle of the six-yard box. Wind outmuscles Østigård to get to the ball first and steer a header in from close range!
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'
Hoffenheim should be home and dry
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
0.57
1.18
1
Goals
76'
Over from Tabaković!
The chances are coming in quick succession now for Hoffenheim as Tabaković has a free header at the near post. He connects well with a cross from the right but can only get under it and the ball goes way off target.
75'
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.
86%
%
Andrej Kramarić
14 times under pressure
74'
Bülter fires over!
Wolfsburg can't deal with a cross from the right and the loose ball falls kindly for Bülter, right on the edge of the six-yard box. He snatches at it though and sends his powerful drive well over the bar.
73'
Attacking changes
Both coaches bring on some fresh legs up front as they look for a winner.
72'
Substitution
71'
Substitution
70'
Vavro to the rescue!
Stach twists and turns as he enters the Wolfsburg box, trying to fashion space for a shot. He does so and fires an effort at goal but Vavro throws himself at it and deflects the ball out for a corner this his thigh. Brilliant defending.
Hložek lively
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65'
Amoura!
The Algerian striker unleashes a fierce shot at goal from the edge of the box but his low drive is saved by Baumann.
64'
Scrappy
High balls, tackles, misplaced passes... the game is lacking someone to seize control at the moment.
62'
Next change
Fischer is unable to continue and leaves the pitch with his right knee heavily bandaged. Roerslev comes on to replace him.
61'
Substitution
60'
Break in play
Fischer heads the ball clear but then goes to ground clutching his leg, signalling to the bench that he needs treatment.
58'
Superb from Hložek
Cutting in from the left-hand side, the young forward hits a powerful strike at goal that stings the palms of Grabara before it's hooked clear.
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56'
Positive from Skov Olsen
The winger drives forward down the right, shifts his weight and shimmies past his marker. His cross isn't quite of the same quality, however, and it sails harmlessly wide.
54'
Majer has a go
The half-time substitute smashes a left-footed effort at goal that Baumann does well to parry behind for a corner.
53'
Game plan: Get it to Toure!
Hoffenheim have tried a few long balls already this half as they look to exploit the pace of Toure against Wolfsburg's high back line.
51'
Visitors more threatening
Goal attempts
3off target
2on target
5off target
5on target
49'
Just wide from Bischof!
A hoffenheim attack appears to have broken down when Stach's shot is blocked but the ball is rolled back to Bischof, 35 yards out. He hammers a left-footed drive at goal that arrows narrowly wide of the post.
47'
Two half-time changes
Skov Olsen and Majer are now both on the pitch for the second half as Bauer tries to inject fresh impetus into Wolfsburg's attacking play.
46'
Here we go again!
The ball is rolling at the Volkswagen Arena once more.
Kick-off!
Half-time: Wolfsburg 1-1 Hoffenheim
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45'
+ 2
Substitution
45'
+ 2
Substitution
Half-time
42'
Goal disallowed
Bischof fizzes a free-kick from the left towards the near post. Kramarić controls it with a magnetic first touch before flicking it past Grabara with the outside of his right boot and into the net. It's an exquisite finish but it won't count because he was offside.
Kadeřábek on fire
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35'
The equaliser!
Bülter chases a loose ball to the byline down the left and lifts his cross high towards the back post. Kadeřábek is completely unmarked and hits a fine volley into the net from 15 yards, leaving Grabara no chance.
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.
33'
Great strike!
Wimmer brings down Hložek just outside the Wolfsburg penalty area, right of centre. It's a hugely inviting position, with both Kramarić and Bischof standing over it. The latter takes it, curling a powerful effort past the wall and towards goal but Grabara paws it away.
32'
Final ball lacking
Both teams are getting forward well and finding some promising positions, as with Hložek just now, but that final quality ball is missing.
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'
Ball Recovery Time
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).
25'
Brilliant from Hložek
Kramarić releases Hložek down the left and the forward does brilliantly to dance in to the box, evade a challenge and cross into the middle for the onrushing Toure. Grabara reads his intentions though, and leaps off his line to snuff out the danger
21'
New boss bounce?
17'
Wimmer has a go!
The Wolfsburg attacker's low drive skips up off the turf and forces Baumann into a good save, low to his left.
Unwanted record
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11'
What a save!
Toure is given plenty of time to line up a shot from the edge of the penalty area. It takes a deflection off a defender's leg and spins up, arcing towards the top corner - until Grabara flings himself at it to poke the ball wide for a corner.
9'
Trying to settle
The visitors are stroking the ball around among themselves in their own half in a bid to regain their composure after that early setback.
5'
Record goal
The goal was officially clocked at just 18 seconds, making it the second-fastest goal in the Bundesliga in 2024/25 and the fastest ever for Wolfsburg. The quickest was scored by Jamal Musiala after just 15 seconds in Bayern Munich's 6-1 win over Holstein Kiel on Matchday 3.
2'
Wolfsburg lead!
Bülter wants too long on the ball and is robbed of possession by Wimmer, who slides a pass into the path of Amoura in the right-hand side of the penalty area. He shoots from a tight angle and it goes in off a deflection from Østigård with just around 20 seconds on the clock!
Kick-off!
1'
Peeeeep!
Here we go! Matchday 33 is up and running!
Farewells
With this being Wolfsburg's final home game of the season, they are currently saying goodbye to Kevin Behrens, Bartosz Białek, Bennit Bröger and Niklas Klinger, who will all leave this summer when their contracts expire.
All eyes on the new man
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More on that Wolfsburg team
Interim coach Daniel Bauer has made four changes to the Wolfsburg side following their defeat in Dortmund last week that signalled the end of Ralph Hasenhüttl's spell in charge. Gerhardt comes into central midfield for Dardai, Kamiński replaces Skov Olsen on the right wing, and Wind and Amoura begin up top in place of Nmecha and Tomás.
Today's venue
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More on that Hoffenheim team
Christian Ilzer has made two changes to the team that earned a point from a rip-roaring 4-4 draw in Gladbach last week. Baumann returns in goal, with Luca Philipp dropping to the bench, while Akpoguma comes into the defence for Nsoki, who is nursing an ankle injury.
Wolfsburg starting XI
Grabara (c) - Fischer, Vavro, Kouliarakis, Mæhle - Wimmer, Vranckx, Gerhardt - Kamiński, Wind, Amoura
Wolfsburg subs
Pervan, Roerslev, Odogu, Neininger, Majer, Dardai, Skov Olsen, Nmecha, Tomás
Hoffenheim starting XI
Baumann - Chaves, Østigård, Akpoguma - Kadeřábek, Stach, Bischof, Bülter - Touré, Kramarić (c) - Hložek
Hoffenheim subs
Philipp, Hranáč, Jurásek, Geiger, Tohumcu, Becker, Prass, Tabaković, Moerstedt
Wolfsburg interim coach Daniel Bauer's thoughts
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Christian Ilzer on Wolfsburg
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A different Wolfsburg?
Following the sacking of Ralph Hasenhüttl, Wolfsburg may play with a freedom that hasn't been seen for a while. After eight games without a win, it will be interesting to see how they react to the change.
Unwanted record
Their 1-0 loss earlier in the season wasn't the only time that Hoffenheim have fallen to Wolfsburg this season, as they were also on the wrong end of a 3-0 DFB Cup defeat in December. They have lost three of their last five meetings with the Wolves, with their sole win within those five coming at the PreZero last season, where they won 3-1.
Survival up for grabs
Hoffenheim can all but seal Bundesliga survival with a point against Wolfsburg. They're currently five points clear of 16th-placed Heidenheim and nine goals better off, with just two matches remaining. They can also seal survival no matter their own result, providing Heidenheim lose at Union Berlin.
Home disadvantage?
Should Wolfsburg fail to win against Hoffenheim, they'll end the season with 15 points from their home fixtures – their worst home record in the Bundesliga to date. Their previous lowest home tally was 17, in the 2002/03 and 2017/18 seasons.
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