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HSV Hamburg Hamburg - TSG Hoffenheim Hoffenheim

HSV
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TSG
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Volksparkstadion(Sold out)
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48 %Robert Glatzel
Robert Glatzel

Vote for your Man of the Match!

Vote for your Man of the Match!
0:15
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Watch: Glatzel: "We'll fight until the end"

0:18
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Watch: Bernardo confident Hoffenheim can achieve "big things"

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Full-time: Hamburg 1-2 Hoffenheim

Asllani and Lemperle struck either side of Glatzel's spot-kick to secure Ilzer's charges European football for next season as HSV's winless run stretches to six games.
Full-time
0:30
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90'
+ 4

Prömel shoots!

But it's at a comfortable height for Heuer Fernandes. There are seconds remaining in this game...
90'
+ 1

Into stoppage time

The fourth official has signalled four additional minutes.
90'

More changes

As Hamburg search for an equaliser, attackers Downs and Philippe come on in place of Grønbæk and Omari.
86'

Double change

Ilzer brings on fresh legs in the form of Campbell and Moerstedt.
81'

He's back

After receiving treatment, Vieira returns to the action. Can Hamburg find an equaliser in the final moments?
78'

Vieira down...

Hamburg's playmaker is down and receiving treatment.
75'

Changes galore

Polzin makes two changes as Hamburg go in search of an equaliser with Gocholeishvili and Sambi Lokonga entering the fray, while Prass replaces Kramarić for Hoffenheim.
75'

Great delivery!

Hamburg play the corner short into Vieira, who clips the ball towards the far post for an unmarked Jatta, but he heads the ball over the bar. What an opportunity!
71'

Another booking

Burger is the fourth Hoffenheim player to be a shown a yellow card, for bodychecking Stange and halting the Hamburg attack.
0:33
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Prömel booked

The Hoffenheim substitute is shown a yellow card just four minutes after his introduction. That also means that he'll miss Matchday 32's crucial clash against VfB Stuttgart as both teams chase a UEFA Champions League place.
65'

Cleared!

Coufal whips in another delicious cross, but Torunarigha is alert to the situation to make a crucial intervention. Substitute Prömel was there waiting!
64'

Changes at both ends

The goalscorer departs for Hoffenheim, with Prömel replacing Asllani. For Hamburg, Stange is on for Glatzel.
61'

High press

Hoffenheim are playing with an increased intensity in the second period. They're pressing Hamburg high up the pitch, and aren't giving their opponents an inch.
60'

Ball Recovery Time

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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).
TSG Hoffenheim
1st Half
2nd Half
15.4 s
7.5 s
57'

What a block!

Hamburg again are getting a lot of joy down their right. This time Vieira finds Capaldo, who crosses the ball into the path of Königsdörffer, but Coufal steps across the Hamburg man to make a superb block.
56'

Over!

As Hoffenheim go in search of a third goal, Burger finds himself in space but his effort from range flies high over Hamburg's crossbar.
54'

Touré denied!

The Ivorian gets his head on the end of Kramarić's cross, but Heuer Fernandes is alert to the danger and pulls off an excellent save.
50'

Another booking

Remberg, for a dive, is the second Hamburg player in the referee's notebook.
48'

Positive start

Hamburg play it well down their right, which leads to Vieira finding Königsdörffer, who hits the ball first time but it sails just the wrong side of Baumann's post.
46'

We're back under way!

After a short delay, the ball is rolling again in Hamburg! Can the hosts find another equaliser?
Kick-off!
45'
+ 5

Substitution

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Half-time: Hamburg 1-2 Hoffenheim

Asllani fired the visitors into an early lead but Hamburg responded well with Glatzel converting his spot-kick after being brought down by Baumann. Hoffenheim then regained their advantage through Lemperle as Ilzer's side go into the break ahead.
Half-time
0:23
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Watch: Hoffeheim celebrate going back in front

45'
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Into added time

The fourth official has signalled four additional minutes at the end of the first half.
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Hoffenheim back ahead!

Coufal whips in another delightful cross and it leads to a bit of head tennis in the penalty area. Hajdari eventually heads the ball into the path of Lemperle, who fires his side back ahead.
45'
Tim Lemperle
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.
36 %
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.
6.89 m
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Physical encounter

Both teams are leaving it all out on the pitch.
40'

That could have been dangerous

Mikelbrencis plays a high ball into a dangerous area which is clawed at by Baumann allowing Jatta a shot on goal, but the Hoffenheim stopper gathers at the second attempt.
38'

Even affair

There's very little to separate the two teams - they've also had the same number of shots.
Possession (%)
5050
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Glatzel equalises!

The Hamburg forward oozes confidence and goes straight down the middle.
34'

Robert Glatzel

GOAL!

1:1
Penalty
Robert Glatzel
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.
96.51 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
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Penalty for Hamburg!

Kabak is caught in possession and Glatzel capitalises. The Hamburg forward rounds Baumann, and is brought down by Hoffenhiem's custodian. The referee points to the spot!
30'

Wasteful

Hamburg are slow in their transitions which allow Hoffenheim to get back into their defensive shape. After playing the ball from the left to the right, the hosts finally send in a cross but Kabak and Co. are able to clear the danger.
26'

Inviting pressure

Out of possession, Hoffenheim are sitting deep with a back five, inviting Hamburg to attack while looking to catch their opponents on the break.
23'

Can Hamburg respond?

The hosts attack down the left, with Grønbæk playing a lovely one-two on the edge of the box before unleashing a low shot towards goal, but Baumann is alert to the danger.
23'

Win Probability

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Win Probability
This Match Fact documents significant changes in the probability of victory for both teams during the course of the match. The value is based on actual match play and incorporates existing Match Facts such as Expected Goals, Skill and Set-Piece Dange
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46.4 %
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66.2 %
0:15
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Watch: What a recovery run from Touré!

The Ivorian showcases his excellent work rate.
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Hoffenheim lead!

Coufal does brilliantly to keep the ball in play before playing an inch-perfect cross into the path of Asllani, who fires the visitors into the lead with a volley from close range.
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.
46 %
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.
7.69 m
16'

Finding their feet

After surviving an early Hamburg onslaught, Hoffenheim are growing into the game. Kabak attempts to get on the end of a cross, but there are that many HSV bodies in the box that the visitors can't get away a shot.
11'

Early observations

Like Hoffenheim's last away game, they're starting with a back three - to combat Hamburg's attacking trio - as opposed to their usual back four which they have used at home.
8'

Caution

Hranáč halts Hamburg's counter-attack, and is shown the game's first booking.
5'

Promising start

Königsdörffer takes Kabak one way and then the other before flashing a low cross across goal, but there's no Hamburg player in the vicinity.
3'

Early sight

Hamburg look for an early goal, but Jatta slips as he shoots and his effort from range flies over.
1'

Away we go!

Hoffenheim get the ball rolling in Hamburg.
Kick-off!

We're moments away from kick-off

And it's a huge game at both ends of the table. A win for HSV will see the Red Shorts put a gap between themselves and the relegation zone, while a Hoffenheim win will see them climb into fourth.
0:12
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Limbering up

The visitors' preparations are underway.
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More on that Hamburg team

The hosts also make just one change to their line-up from their recent loss to rivals Werder Bremen, with Jatta (left) replacing Muheim.
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More on that Hoffenheim team

Christian Ilzer makes one change to the side that beat Dortmund, with Hranáč (pictured) replacing Bernardo in defence.

Hamburg subs

Tangvik, Nandja, Gocholeishvili, Katterbach, Elfadli, Lokonga, Stange, Downs, Philippe

Hoffenheim subs

Philipp, Bernardo, Akpoguma, Prömel, Damar, Prass, Bebou, Campbell, Moerstedt
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Christian Ilzer on facing Hamburg

“Personally, the last time I was at the Volksparkstadion was during the 2006 World Cup, but I know the stadium will be noisy. We’re up against opponents who will pose us many different challenges. They’re versatile in their build-up play, extremely strong on the counter-attack, and they’ve got good quality on the ball. We also know what our strengths are. We want to impose our own style of play on Hamburg and put our best foot forward."
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Merlin Polzin on facing Hoffenheim

"Hoffenheim are an incredible side, who are pushing to qualify for European football. They made us look really poor in the reverse fixture. This time, we’re playing at home. We want to once again manage to cause problems for a side hopeful of qualifying for Europe. Everyone is encouraged to play their part in that."
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Glatzel to fire Hamburg back to winning ways?

Whilst Hamburg have taken just two points from their last five Bundesliga matches, one man HSV can look to get them back on track is striker Robert Glatzel. In four of his five starts this season, the forward has registered a goal contribution every 82 minutes on average, scoring twice and assisting twice.
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Club record territory

Christian Ilzer's Hoffenheim are on course to register their best ever top-flight points tally. After claiming their 16th Bundesliga victory of the campaign last time out over Dortmund - their joint most in a single season - the Sinsheimers will need to take more than eight points from the remaining 12 available if they're to better their record haul of 62 set in 2016/17 under Julian Nagelsmann.
2:03
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Watch: Hoffenheim 2-1 Borussia Dortmund - highlights

A pair of Andrej Kramarić penalties powered Hoffenheim to a crucial 2-1 win against BVB last time out. Hoffenheim are now just two points behind Stuttgart in the race for UEFA Champions League football.
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Watch: Bremen 3-1 Hamburg - highlights

Hamburg fell to a 3-1 away defeat in the 158th Nordderby. The result pulled Merlin Polzin's side deeper into the relegation battle, as they're now just five points above St. Pauli - and on the same total as rivals Bremen.
2:03
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Watch: Hoffenheim 4-1 Hamburg - previous meeting

Hoffenheim ran out convincing winners on Matchday 14 against an out-of-sorts Hamburg.

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