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Highlights

W. Burger
9'

PreZero Arena(26,957 Spectators)

Daniel Schlager

64 %Wouter Burger

0:21

Watch: Kramarić on Hoffenheim's "unbelievable" season

0:11

Watch: Hjulmand reacts to Leverkusen defeat

0:33

Watch: Hoffenheim celebrate impressive win

Full-time: Hoffenheim 1-0 Bayer Leverkusen

The hosts register a sixth consecutive home Bundesliga victory with a well-earned triumph over the Werkself. They scored the only goal of the game inside the opening 10 minutes through Wouter Burger's free-kick, and they were the better team throughout - had Mark Flekken, then replacement Janis Blaswich, not made several saves, the margin of victory would have been greater.

Full-time

90'

+ 6

Over

Hofmann fires off a shot, but it goes over the crossbar. Time is running out for the Werkself.

90'

+ 1

Leverkusen pushing

The visitors are seeing the majority of the ball right now, but Baumann is not under much pressure right now.

90'

+ 1

Substitution

Ihlas Bebou

Tim Lemperle

90'

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.

Christian Michel Kofane33.88km/h

Tim Lemperle33.03km/h

Alexander Prass32.36km/h

85'

Hoffenheim have the edge

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).

The xG value suggests the scoreline is about correct.

xGoals

1.6

1.13

Goals

85'

Five minutes left

Can Leverkusen find a late equaliser and earn themselves a point?

84'

Yellow card

Jarell Quansah

83'

Another injury

Tella lasted just seven minutes before needing to be replaced. Another problem for Hjulmand to contend with as his team chase an equaliser.

81'

Substitution

Jonas Hofmann

Nathan Tella

79'

Substitution

Max Moerstedt

Andrej Kramarić

79'

Substitution

Valentin Gendrey

Alexander Prass

79'

Blaswich intervenes!

Lemperle is the next to be denied, as the replacement goalkeeper keeps his attempt stopped. On the rebound, Kramarić's effort is blocked.

74'

Substitution

Nathan Tella

Ernest Poku

0:19

Close!

Grimaldo is a major threat from free-kicks, and this effort is no different as he forces Baumann into action with an important save. On the rebound, Schick shoots over as a chance for the Werkself goes begging.

69'

Substitution

Grischa Prömel

Fisnik Asllani

62'

Yellow card

Robin Hranáč

60'

Blow

A setback for Leverkusen, who are forced into a goalkeeping change as Flekken is forced off injured. Blaswich comes on for him, making his first Bundesliga appearance since joining from Red Bull Salzburg last summer.

60'

Substitution

Janis Blaswich

Mark Flekken

0:26

Flekken injured

That save to thwart Prass appears to have hurt the Dutchman - he may not be able to continue.

54'

Tells the story of the game

Hoffenheim have had plenty more chances, so it is hardly a surprise that they lead as a result.

Goal attempts

7off target

6on target

3off target

1on target

53'

Denied!

Coufal draws a fantastic save from Flekken, before Prass fails to hit the target from the rebound. Hoffenheim, again, are causing their opponents all sort of problems.

51'

Flekken saves

Burger, who scored the opener, shoots at goal once more. On this occasion, the Leverkusen shot-stopper is able to push behind for a corner, which comes to nothing.

49'

Poku over

A shot from distance for the forward, but he can't keep it down.

48'

Yellow card

Wouter Burger

46'

Double change

Hjulmand brings on two pairs of fresh legs. Kofane and Maza, who represented Cameroon and Algeria respectively at the Africa Cup of Nations, are introduced to give Leverkusen some more energy here.

46'

Back underway

The second period is up and running here in Sinsheim.

Kick-off!

45'

+ 3

Substitution

Christian Kofane

Ezequiel Fernández

45'

+ 3

Substitution

Ibrahim Maza

Arthur

Half-time: Hoffenheim 1-0 Leverkusen

The hosts continue their impressive form as they lead at the break. They were the better side throughout the opening 45 minutes, and took the lead through Wouter Burger's free-kick. The visitors, meanwhile, offered very little in the final third, and must improve after the break if they are to get anything from this one.

Half-time

45'

Well wide

The ball falls to Avdullahu on the edge of the area. He tries a volley, but it trickles wide of the post.

0:16

Chance!

The ball finds Schick following a free-kick, but his backheel lacks power. A let-off for the home team.

39'

Kramarić over

The Croatia international scored three against Gladbach, but his first attempt of this game does not trouble Flekken.

0:15

Denied

Prass shoots first time from the edge of the area, but Flekken pushes away to safety. He had to be alert, but it was at a good height for him.

36'

On top

Hoffenheim have threatened far more than their opponents.

Goal attempts

0off target

4on target

1off target

0on target

31'

Hoffenheim pressing

Ilzer's men are pushing high up the pitch when Leverkusen are in possession. The away team, therefore, are finding it difficult to get out and move up the pitch quickly.

30'

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.

Alexander Prass32.36km/h

Robin Hranáč32.30km/h

Wouter Burger31.93km/h

25'

Over

A first real attempt from Leverkusen, as Tillman shuffles the ball onto his left foot before firing well over the crossbar.

24'

Werkself improving

The visitors have got themselves into a few more dangerous positions in the last few minutes, with Hoffenheim required to make some important interventions to prevent an opportunity.

20'

Leverkusen with more possession

Yet it is Hoffenheim who are causing all the problems.

Possession (%)

4060

16'

Another shot

Asllani has his second shot on target of the encounter. This one, though, is a tame one, allowing Flekken to gather easily.

12'

Almost a second

Asllani is played through by Burger, but Flekken is there to deny him on this occasion. Leverkusen are under plenty of pressure already.

Kadeřábek in the house

The Czechia international was on the pitch before kick-off to greet the home supporters. He made over 250 appearances for the club before joining Sparta Prague in the summer. He will be delighted with what he has seen from his former side so far.

Hoffenheim lead!

It is a lovely free-kick from Burger, whose inswinging set-piece from a tight angle evades everyone, including Mark Flekken, as it finds the top corner. The hosts have been the better team so far, and have the lead with their first shot on target.

Wouter Burger

GOAL!

1:0

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.

3 %

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.

100.08 km/h

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.

27.68 m

Strong start

The home team are looking the more dangerous in these early stages, although they are yet to have a shot at goal just yet.

Up and running

We are underway here at Hoffenheim.

Kick-off!

Five minutes until kick-off

We'll soon be underway here in Sinsheim!

0:15

Watch: Baumann comes out for warm-up

0:24

Watch: Hoffenheim arrive

Leverkusen team news

Kasper Hjulmand, meanwhile, makes three changes to the side that were comfortably beaten 4-1 by VfB Stuttgart on Matchday 17. Jeanuël Belocian is replaced by Loïc Badé, while Ernest Poku and Patrik Schick come in for Nathan Tella and Martin Terrier respectively. All three replaced players drop to the bench.

Hoffenheim team news

Christian Ilzer makes just one change to the team that beat Borussia Mönchengladbach in midweek, as Albian Hajdari comes in for Ozan Kabak, who drops to the bench. Fresh from hitting the 150-goal mark for the club, Andrej Kramarić starts once more.

Starting line-up: TSG Hoffenheim

Hoffenheim subs

Philipp, Akpoguma, Gendrey, Kabak, Damar, Prömel, Moerstedt, Touré, Bebou

Starting line-up: Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Leverkusen subs

Blaswich, Vázquez, Belocian, Hofmann, Maza, Terrier, Sarco, Tella, Kofane

0:17

Welcome to Sinsheim

Christian Ilzer on facing Leverkusen

“Both teams have undergone many changes since the first game. Winning there was a huge success for us. Leverkusen have now found its form. They are characterized by extremely good possession-based football; they are very well-positioned in all aspects. A top-class match awaits us.”

Kasper Hjulmand on facing Hoffenheim

"Hoffenheim are a great opponent, without a doubt. They have developed very well and prove that time and again from game to game. That's also a clear sign of good coaching work. We can expect a lot of one against one moments, a lot of duels, high pressing - especially in the centre. This will result in little rhythm in the game, but lots of spaces to run into."

Kramarić set for award

Kramarić will be honoured ahead of kick-off after playing his 300th Bundesliga game for the club, a landmark he reached on Matchday 14. His appearance on Matchday 17 was his 302nd, taking him ahead of Zvonimir Soldo as the Croatian with the most Bundesliga appearances.

Leverkusen like visiting

No away side has won more Bundesliga games at Hoffenheim than Leverkusen - 11 of their 17 so far, including wins in each of their past four visits.

Kramarić eyes greatness

Andrej Kramarić needs just two more goals after 132 Bundesliga strikes to overtake Giovane Elber and become the third-highest scoring non-German in Bundesliga history (behind Robert Lewandowski and Claudio Pizarro).

Hoffenheim on a high

The 30 points Hoffenheim have after 16 matches of a season is their second best total after their debut Bundesliga season of 2008/09 under Ralf Rangnick.

Head-to-head

Hoffenheim's win over Leverkusen earlier this season ended a run of seven straight Werkself victories in this fixture, while the Sinsheim club had not prevailed in the last 10 meetings. All but one of the games between the two have come in the top flight, with the first ever match-up going Hoffenheim's way in the last 16 of the 2003/04 DFB Cup.

2:03

Watch: Leverkusen 1-2 Hoffenheim - previous meeting

Hoffenheim recorded their first win against Leverkusen in three years the last time these two sides met in August. Interestingly, Die Kraichgauer have a better record at BayArena than they do at home in this fixture.

1:03

Watch: Hoffenheim 5-1 Borussia Mönchengladbach - highlights

Andrej Kramarić hit a first-half hat-trick as surprise top-four contenders Hoffenheim trounced Borussia Mönchengladbach, making it five straight wins at home.

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Watch: Hoffenheim celebrate impressive win

Full-time: Hoffenheim 1-0 Bayer Leverkusen

Over

Leverkusen pushing

Substitution

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

Hoffenheim have the edge

Five minutes left

Yellow card

Another injury

Substitution

Substitution

Substitution

Blaswich intervenes!

Substitution

Close!

Substitution

Yellow card

Blow

Substitution

Flekken injured

Tells the story of the game

Denied!

Flekken saves

Poku over

Yellow card

Double change

Back underway

Substitution

Substitution

Half-time: Hoffenheim 1-0 Leverkusen

Well wide

Chance!

Kramarić over

Denied

On top

Hoffenheim pressing

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

Over

Werkself improving

Leverkusen with more possession

Another shot

Almost a second

Kadeřábek in the house

Hoffenheim lead!

Wouter Burger

GOAL!

Strong start

Up and running

Five minutes until kick-off

Watch: Baumann comes out for warm-up

Watch: Hoffenheim arrive

Leverkusen team news

Hoffenheim team news

Starting line-up: TSG Hoffenheim

Hoffenheim subs

Starting line-up: Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Leverkusen subs

Welcome to Sinsheim

Christian Ilzer on facing Leverkusen

Kasper Hjulmand on facing Hoffenheim

Kramarić set for award

Leverkusen like visiting

Kramarić eyes greatness

Hoffenheim on a high

Head-to-head

Watch: Leverkusen 1-2 Hoffenheim - previous meeting

Watch: Hoffenheim 5-1 Borussia Mönchengladbach - highlights

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