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FCH Heidenheim Heidenheim - TSG Hoffenheim Hoffenheim

45' +1'
A. Prass
26'
A. Prass

Voith-Arena(Sold out)

Robert Hartmann

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Alexander Prass

0:22

Watch: Prass on Hoffenheim's team spirit

0:28

Watch: Hoffenheim celebrate post-match

3:06

Watch: Baumann consoles opponents before joining celebrations

0:37

Watch: Asllani's post-match selfie

Full-time: Heidenheim 2-4 Hoffenheim

Prass struck twice with Asllani and Lemperle also getting in on the action as Hoffenheim strengthened their grip on third with a dominant victory over Heidenheim, who are winless in their last 12 games.

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Full-time

0:18

It should have been five!

On the counter-attack, substitute Gendrey progresses the ball forward down Hoffenheim's left but he drags his effort wide of the post.

90'

+ 1

Into added time

The fourth official has signalled seven additional minutes.

90'

Prass denied!

The Austrian almost grabbed his hat-trick, but his shot from a central position was straight at Ramaj.

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.

1.

Bazoumana Toure35.64km/h

2.

Mathias Honsak34.40km/h

3.

Sirlord Calvin Conteh34.05km/h

89'

Double change

As Hoffenheim look to see the game out, Gendrey and Damar replace Toure and goalscorer Asllani.

88'

Substitution

87'

Substitution

Valentin Gendrey

Bazoumana Toure

Heidenheim have a second

But it's likely too little to late for the hosts. Keber heads the ball at the near post following a corner and with help from Lemperle, finds a way into the net.

© IMAGO/Michael Weber IMAGEPOWER

84'

Luca Kerber

GOAL!

2:4

Luca Kerber

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.

13 %

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.

7.12 m

It's four!

Toure breaks free down Hoffenheim's left, laying the ball off for Lemperle to poke the ball past Ramaj unmarked at the far post.

© IMAGO/kolbert-press/Martin Agüera

78'

Tim Lemperle

GOAL!

1:4

Tim Lemperle

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.

87 %

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.

4.54 m

77'

Changes for Hoffenheim

Hranáč and Lemperle replace Hajdari and Kramarić as the visitors look to see the game out.

77'

Substitution

Andrej Kramarić

77'

Substitution

0:17

Off the bar!

Conteh plays the ball towards the far post where its fired back across goal. It flicks off a Hoffenheim player and onto the post. Close!

74'

Final change

Schmidt has dealt his last card, bringing on Schimmer in place of Schöppner.

72'

Substitution

Stefan Schimmer

70'

Goal ruled out

It's stays 3-1 in Hoffenheim's favour. C. Conteh fired the ball ferociously past Baumann but his brother, S. Conteh, was offside in the build-up.

70'

SituationGoal

ReviewOffside?

DecisionNo goal

65'

Changes for both teams

As Heidenheim search for another goal, attacker Eren Dinkçi replaces Dorsch. For Hoffenheim, it's a like-for-like change with Prömel entering the fray.

65'

Substitution

Grischa Prömel

Lifeline!

A long throw finds its way through to Kerber, who prods the ball home past Baumann. Is there a way back in this for Heidenheim?

© IMAGO/Eibner-Pressefoto/Edward Cheung

63'

Substitution

63'

Substitution

Omar Haktab Traoré

62'

Luca Kerber

GOAL!

1:3

Luca Kerber

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.

11 %

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.

7.85 m

59'

In Hoffenheim's favour

After taking a 3-0 lead, Hoffenheim have been in complete control while Heidenheim, after a strong start, are dropping deeper and deeper.

55'

Hungry Hoffenheim

Toure is the latest player to try his luck, but his shot from a tight angle doesn't find the target.

54'

Clinical Hoffenheim

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 visitors are out-performing their xGoals metric.

xGoals

0

0.09

1.21

3

Goals

It's three!

Hoffenheim are cruising to victory here. This time, Asllani turns goalscorer, scoring from close range after Ramaj parried Avdullahu's shot into the Kosovan's path.

© IMAGO/kolbert-press/Martin Agüera

49'

Fisnik Asllani

GOAL!

0:3

Fisnik Asllani

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.

39 %

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.

75.91 km/h

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.

9.49 m

46'

We go again

Hoffenheim get the second period under way, with Heidenheim making a double change. The Conteh brothers replace Pieringer and Honsak.

Kick-off!

45'

+ 6

Substitution

Marvin Pieringer

45'

+ 6

Substitution

Christian Conteh

Half-time: Heidenheim 0-2 Hoffenheim

Despite a promising start from the team at the bottom, Prass' brace puts Hoffenheim in a comfortable position heading into the break. His first a stunning goal after a well executed one-two, before slotting his second under the onrushing Ramaj.

© IMAGO/Eduard Martin

Half-time

45'

+ 5

There it is!

Prass has his second of the afternoon! Kramarić played a beautifully weighted ball into the path of the Austrian, who cut back onto his favoured left foot before slotting the ball under Ramaj.

45'

+ 1

Alexander Prass

GOAL!

0:2

Alexander Prass

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.

71.71 km/h

45'

+ 1

SituationNo goal

ReviewOffside?

DecisionGoal

42'

Wasteful

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).

Both teams have managed five shots, but Heidenheim are yet to find the target.

xGoals

0

0.09

0.3

1

Goals

0:17

Majestic

Prass channels his inner Zidane.

38'

Coufal!

After Heidenheim clear Hoffenheim's corner, Toure keeps the move alive by heading the ball across the penalty area to Coufal, who strikes the ball sweetly on the volley but it's almost too good of a connection, which sees his effort sail over the crossbar.

34'

Goal-getters

Prass' second Bundesliga goal of the season is Hoffenheim's 50th. The last time they scored at least 50 goals on Matchday 25 was in 2013/14.

0:28

Off the line!

Heidenheim respond almost immediately. Dorsch's free-kick from near the corner flag is deflected towards his own goal by Asllani, but it's hooked off the line by Bernardo.

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.

1.

Mathias Honsak34.40km/h

2.

Bazoumana Toure33.80km/h

3.

Andrej Kramaric32.24km/h

Ooft!

What a stunner! Prass plays a lovely one-two with Asllani on the edge of the box before unleashing a first time left-footed effort into the roof of the net past Ramaj.

© IMAGO/Eibner-Pressefoto/Edward Cheung

26'

Alexander Prass

GOAL!

0:1

Alexander Prass

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.

9 %

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.

103.5 km/h

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.

19.57 m

Intense

Neither side are giving their opponents an inch on the pitch. Both teams are pressing, trying to win the ball back quickly.

© IMAGO/Eduard Martin

17'

On the volley

At the other end, Honsak, in a central position, tries his luck with a volley, which sails just wide of Baumann's goal. That's chances at both ends in quick succession now.

16'

Close!

Hoffenheim work it well down Heidenheim's left, with Toure and Burger combining to find Prass, but the Austrian's effort is tame which allows Ramaj to pull off an easy save.

14'

In control

Heidenheim are comfortably passing the ball around at the back, despite Hoffenheim's press, as they look for an opening in the final third. Notably, Honsak has made some excellent runs in behind the visiting defence but he's yet to be found.

10'

Good spell

Although bottom of the table, Heidenheim aren't shying away from UEFA Champions League hopefuls Hoffenheim this afternoon. They've looked confident in possession but have, as of yet, created any clear-cut opportunities.

Possession (%)

5446

6'

Promising start

Zivzivadze has been bright on his return to the Heidenheim starting line-up. This time, he wins a corner off Bernardo, but Honsak's lofted pass towards the far post escapes everyone.

4'

Snapshot!

At the other end, Prass finds Asllani down Hoffenheim's left, but the forward's shot doesn't test Ramaj in the Heidenheim goal.

1'

Early opportunity

Zivzivadze, starting for the first time since November, wins a foul off Hajdari. Taken by Dorsch from the right half-space, it's flicked on by the head of Mainka but it goes behind for a goal-kick.

1'

Off we go!

Heidenheim get the ball rolling under the glaring sun.

Kick-off!

We're moments away

There's still hope among the Heidenheim fans, who are in full voice ahead of kick-off as both teams make their way out of the tunnel at the sun-drenched Voith-Arena.

0:16

Watch: All set in Heidenheim

More on that Hoffenheim team

The visitors make two alterations from last weekend's surprise 1-0 defeat against St. Pauli, with Bernardo and Prass coming in for Hranáč and Prömel, both of whom drop to the bench.

© DFL/Getty Images/Sebastian Widmann

More on that Heidenheim team

Heidenheim boss Schmidt makes five changes to the side that started the 2-0 defeat by fellow strugglers Werder Bremen last time out. Ramaj, Kerber, Honsak, Zivzivadze and Pieringer come in, replacing Feller, Niehues, Dinkçi, C. Conteh and Ibrahimović, who is absent through illness.

© DFL/Getty Images/Sebastian Widmann

No Ilzer

The big news for Hoffenheim is that coach Christian Ilzer isn't well enough to take charge today. His assistant Moritz Volz will lead the team on the touchline.

© Alex Grimm

Starting line-up: 1. FC Heidenheim 1846

41

3

5

Benedikt Gimber

6

11

Budu Zivzivadze

17

18

Marvin Pieringer

20

23

Omar Haktab Traoré

26

30

Heidenheim subs

Feller, Föhrenbach, Busch, S. Conteh, Beck, Niehues, C. Conteh, Schimmer, Dinkçi

Starting line-up: TSG Hoffenheim

1

5

7

11

13

18

21

22

Alexander Prass

27

Andrej Kramarić

29

Bazoumana Toure

34

Vladimir Coufal

Hoffenheim subs

Philipp, Hranáč, Gendrey, Akpoguma, Prömel, Damar, Lemperle, Campbell, Moerstedt

0:25

Watch: Hoffenheim arrive

Frank Schmidt on facing Hoffenheim

"They're third in the table, on course for the Champions League, and fully deserved. They have almost no weak spot in the team, play great football and are very consistent, also in their team selection. They counter-press well, are one of the hardest-working teams in the league. They're a very well-assembled team."

© DFL/Getty Images/Sebastian Widmann

Andreas Schicker on facing Heidenheim

Hoffenheim's managing director spoke at Friday's press conference in place of Christian Ilzer, who's sick and may not be on the touchline on Saturday. "I have the greatest respect for Heidenheim's journey in recent years. Obviously they're having a tough season, but that's irrelevant for us. Everyone goes into a Bundesliga match wanting to win. I know it's a difficult away game. We need a very focused performance to get three points."

© IMAGO/Eibner-Pressefoto/Memmler

3:47

Watch: The art of the set piece

The 2025/26 season has already seen some brilliant set-piece routines, with sides trying to improve their efficiency in a game of fine margins.

Heidenheim's counter hopes?

Using counter-attacks may be Heidenheim's best chance of victory. They have scored six goals from such situations this term - only Bayern and Hamburg have managed more - while Hoffenheim have conceded seven goals from a league-high 31 shots following quick breaks.

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Tale of the tape

Heidenheim are the only side currently in the Bundesliga against whom Hoffenheim have not lost. The former, though, have managed three draws in five top-flight games against the Sinsheim club. The hosts will also take hope from the fact that Hoffenheim have won only seven of the 15 away games they have played against a side sitting rock-bottom in the Bundesliga.

© IMAGO/BEAUTIFUL SPORTS/Gelhardt

Bad omens

Time is running out for Heidenheim to get out of trouble, and history suggests it may already be too late. Since the three-points-for-a-win rule was introduced in 1995, no side with Heidenheim's 14 points or fewer after 24 games have avoided relegation.

© IMAGO/Eibner-Pressefoto/Max Vincen

Heidenheim's struggles

The hosts are currently in the midst of an 11-game winless run, their longest such streak in the Bundesliga. Additionally, they have been bottom of the table for each of the last six matchdays, and 13 overall.

© IMAGO/nordphoto GmbH / Tauchnitz

2:03

Watch: Hoffenheim 3-1 Heidenheim - previous meeting

Hoffenheim ran out comfortable winners at the PreZero Arena when these two last met on Matchday 8. Hoffenheim have since gone from strength to strength, but that loss left Heidenheim 17th, and they remain in trouble at the bottom.

2:03

Watch: Werder Bremen 2-0 Heidenheim - highlights

Heidenheim remain cut adrift at the bottom of the table after losing at Bremen last time out.

2:03

Watch: Hoffenheim 0-1 St. Pauli - highlights

Hoffenheim's push for UEFA Champions League qualification suffered a setback as they were narrowly beaten in front of their own supporters by Pauli on Matchday 24.

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