Highlights

90'
+ 6

Full-time: Hoffenheim 3-1 Bochum

Hoffenheim claim a precious second win of the season and, given their dominance and far greater number of chances, it's a deserved one. But it wasn't without its nervy moments, Baumann's penalty save putting paid to Bochum's fight-back and paving the way for a more flattering scoreline.
Full-time
90'
+ 4

Tabaković seals the points

Substitute Tabaković is on hand to turn home a deflected strike after a superb cross on the counter from Bruun-Larsen. Now two goals clear, Hoffenehim look sure to take all three points.
90'
+ 3
Haris Tabaković
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.
23 %
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.
14.43 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.
89'

Daschner disappointment

The chance to level the match goes begging as Baumann easily saves Daschner's under-hit spot-kick, which was awarded after Akpoguma brought Sissoko down in the area. A real let-off for Hoffenheim.
89'
Lukas Daschner

Penalty missed!

Taker:
Lukas Daschner
88'
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationPenalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionPenalty
85'

Keeping it tight

Hoffenheim are defending resolutely in these final minutes, leaving Bochum to try their luck from distance, to no avail.
84'

High and wide

Wittek has the right idea with his free-kick from the right, bet he over-hits it and the home goal remains unthreatened.
81'

Ten minutes to go

Can Bochum build on their improved second-half performance and clinch a second point of the season? Or will Hoffenheim hold firm for a welcome win? It's money time!
77'
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
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Gamboa pulls one back

The substitute hands Bochum a lifeline with a fine angled finish from the right-hand side of the area following a smart low cross from Daschner. Clinical stuff. Game on!
76'
Cristian Gamboa
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 %
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.
107.16 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.
19.23 m
70'

Hložek!

The Czech striker fires a powerful effort from the edge of the area following a neat passing move, but Drewes is equal to the task and saves.
68'

Sharp defending

Stach gets across smartly and times his tackle to perfection, stopping Bochum's counter-attack dead.
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Bülter gets his goal!

The Hoffenheim striker produces a powerful yet clinical shot to beat Drewes at his near post after stunning slide-rule through-pass from Bischof. A superb goal!
64'
Marius Bülter
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.
25 %
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.
111.99 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.
16.1 m
62'

Hoffenheim more likely to score next

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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
1.72
0.46
0
Goals
54'

Kramarić threatens agin

Bischof's sharp free-kick from the left finds Kramarić at the near post, but the Croatian can't get his header on target.
51'

Bülter strike ruled out

Bochum almost pay the price for their game start to the half, Gendrey resolving a scramble in the area with a strong low cross for Bülter to turn home at the far post - only for the linesman's flag to intervene.
50'
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionNo goal
47'

Bochum start strong

The visitors have burst out of the blocks in the second half, and new man Daschner goes within inches of poking home a cross from Wittek.
46'

Zeidler rings the changes

Miyoshi, Bochum's only threat so far, is one of three players hooked at half-time as Zeidler looks to get his side into the match.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 2

Substitution

45'
+ 2

Substitution

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Half-time: Hoffenheim 1-0 Bochum

Hoffenheim's possession and pressure paid off with Kramarić's opener, but they failed to make the most of a number of big chances and, with Miyoshi leading some credible Bochum attacks late in the half, the hosts could regret not killing the match off.
Half-time
45'
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Miyoshi looking lively

The Japanese forward uses his pace and control to dribble into a dangerous position but the resulting shot, lacking power and precision, fails to threaten.
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First chance for Bochum!

Played through by a superb pass from Hofmann , Miyoshi looks to work an angle but takes on touch too many and the danfger dissipates.
39'

Drewes with the save!

Bochum's defence is split and Kramarić breaks through on goal, but Drewes guessed correctly and saves the Croatians' shot to his right.
32'

Bochum on the back foot

Bischoff plays a cross to the right, where Gendrey is waiting to head it on. Lone striker Hofmann clears the ball in his own box, conceding a corner - it's all about defence for Bochum.
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 Hložek34.30km/h
2.
Marius Bülter
Marius Bülter32.36km/h
3.
Felix Passlack
Felix Passlack32.18km/h
28'

First shot

Wittek tries his luck from distance - and blazes well over - but it is at least a sign of life for the visitors.
24'

Kramarić off the bar!

The Croatian works his way magically around several defenders in the area and fires a snap shot that cannons back off the cross-bar. He could have had a hat-trick by now!
21'

Bochum getting forward

With the hosts' pressure having eased off somewhat, Bochum are starting to get forward but there's no evidence of any cutting edge yet...
18'

Early changes?

Zeidler has a number of substitutes warming up on the sidelines as Hoffenheim continue to attack with ease.
17'

Kramarić fluffs his lines

Hoffenheim threaten again but Kramarić can't control Prass's cross and his effort at the far post goes wide.
14'

Bülter effort blocked

Hoffenheim on the cusp of a second goal but Bülter's slightly off-balance shot is cut out by Mašović.
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Kramaric makes it count

A loose touch from Bochum in midfield sends Kramarić racing through on goal, and the Croatian makes no mistake with a low first-time finish from the edge of the area.
12'
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
11'
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.
22 %
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.
110.83 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.
18.05 m
9'

Another chance!

Hoffenheim break into the box again, but Hložek's cut-back for Kramarić is intercepted. Lots of pressure from the hosts...
7'

Bülter breaks through

The Hoffenheim beats his man for pace but his touch is too long and Drewes snaffles it up.
6'

Hoffenheim threaten again

The hosts get forward in numbers once again but the linesman's flag puts and end to the move.
5'

First chance!

Bischoff is released on the edge of the area and gets hold of his shot, but Drewes saves solidly.
1'

We're under way!

The visitors, all in red, kick off against the hosts clad in their customary royal blue.
Kick-off!

Minutes to go!

Get ready for what should be a thrilling battle between these sides looking to get their heads above water!

What's at stake?

A win for 15th-placed Hoffenheim could see them climb well clear of the drop zone and into mid-table, while bottom club Bochum could go level with Hoffenheim on four points and potentially leapfrog the hosts if they can get their first three-point haul of the season.
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More on those teams

Already injury-hit at the back, with Drexler and Kaderabek sorely missed, and with Nsoki still suspended, Hoffenheim's Brazilian stopper Chaves is set to step for just a second appearance of the season, while co-top scorers Kramaric and Bülter (both four goals) line up in attack with two-goal Europa league hero Hložek.
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More on those teams

Meanwhile Bochum boss Zeidler has made four changes and switched from the 4-3-1-2 formation in the loss to Wolfsburg, opting for a more attacking 4-2-3-1 with Hofmann up top, De Wit in behind and Broschinski and Miyoshi out wide.

Hoffenheim starting XI

Baumann (c) - Chaves, Stach, Akpoguma - Gendrey, Grillitsch, Bischof, Prass - Kramarić - Hložek, Bülter

Hoffenheim subs

Philipp, Hranáč, Draxler, Lenz, Tohumcu, Samassékou, Tabaković, Bruun Larsen, Moerstedt

Bochum starting XI

Drewes - Passlack, Mašović, Ordets, Wittek - Pannewig, Losilla (c) - Broschinski, De Wit, Miyoshi - Hofmann

Bochum subs

Horn, Gamboa, Medić, Oermann, Sissoko, Daschner, Kwarteng, Bamba, Holtmann
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Pellegrino Matarazzo on facing Bochum

"Bochum are a team that generally press high. They are very dangerous due to the numbers they get in the box. It's obvious that it is an important match. We showed before the international break that we have developed. Now we have to deliver. We want three points. An important point for an intense match tomorrow is to take risks."
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Peter Zeidler on facing Hoffenheim

"Hoffenheim is a young and talented team that also plays in Europe. Of course we watched our opponents closely. I can say clearly - we are going there to get something. Not only am I convinced of that, but the team is too!"
2:28
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Watch: The best sounds of the ball hitting the net

Expect goals

There have been at least two goals in all 10 previous top-flight meetings between these two sides and each of the last four fixtures have produced four-goal games.
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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!
2:03
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Watch: Bochum 3-2 Hoffenheim - previous meeting

Hoffenheim won this fixture 3-1 last season, but lost the return fixture in Bochum 3-2 as a result of a Kevin Stöger brace and a goal from Felix Passlack.

Bochum under pressure already

After narrowly escaping relegation last season, Bochum have started the season slowly and are yet to win a game this season. They have lost five of the opening six games, with their only point coming at home to league newcomers Holstein Kiel.

Hoffenheim hoping for a win

After one defeat, four consecutive losses and one draw, Hoffenheim will look to get back to winning ways at home to Bochum. They did pick up a win in the Europa League before dropping two points late on to Stuttgart, so there are still positives to take from recent results.
2:03
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Watch: VfB Stuttgart 1-1 Hoffenheim - highlights

Hoffenheim are winless since the opening weekend and just three points better off than Bochum following the concession of a late equaliser to VfB Stuttgart.
2:03
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Watch: Bochum 1-3 Wolfsburg - highlights

Bochum remain rooted to the foot of the table after defeat to Wolfsburg. The Ruhr club have taken just a point from their first six games.

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