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49 %Andrej Kramarić

Andrej Kramarić

0:35

Watch: Kramarić takes stock

0:31

Watch: Man of the Match Kramarić enjoys a moment with the fans

1:11

Watch: The Stuttgart players celebrate their late draw

Full-time: Hoffenheim 3-3 Stuttgart

The points are shared in a dramatic six-goal thriller! After being in a comfortable 3-1 lead, substitute Demirović brought Stuttgart to within one and despite Karazor's red card, the visitors continued to push for the equaliser which arrived at the death through Tomás.

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Full-time

0:25

There it is!

The 10 men of Stuttgart equalise! Stiller forces Baumann into a save but the Hoffenheim custodian is unable to keep hold of the ball, which falls to Tomás who makes no mistake in firing the ball into the net!

90'

+ 5

Tiago Tomás

GOAL!

3:3

Tiago Tomás

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.

84 %

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.

5.17 m

90'

+ 4

How did that not go in?!

That was a golden opportunity! Führich whips in a delicious cross towards the far post which catches Baumann out, but Tomás heads over from close range.

90'

+ 2

Standing ovation

On the day he signs a contract extension, Kramarić scores a brace and is given a standing ovation when replaced with Damar.

90'

+ 1

Substitution

Andrej Kramarić

90'

+ 1

Substitution

90'

Into added time

Another change for Hoffenheim as Prass replaces Asllani as the fourth official signals six additional minutes.

90'

Substitution

Alexander Prass

89'

Teasing cross

Mittelstädt plays a wonderful cross towards the far post, but it's headed behind. The resulting corner is collected and held by Baumann.

86'

Another change

Tomás replaces Leweling as we enter the final few minutes. Can Stuttgart find an equaliser?

86'

Substitution

84'

In the book

On the break, Kabak halts Stuttgart's counter-attack through Leweling.

83'

Yellow card

82'

Attacking change

With space opening up as 10-men Stuttgart go in search of an equaliser, Ilzer has opted for an attacking change with Moerstedt replacing Lemperle.

81'

Substitution

80'

Notable difference

Stuttgart are edging the possession battle, but they've only managed three shots on target compared to Hoffenheim's nine. The hosts have been active in the final third.

Possession (%)

4654

77'

Another change

Hoeneß brings on Assignon in place of El Khannouss, who was on a yellow card.

76'

Substitution

Lorenz Assignon

Bilal El Khannouss

75'

Double save!

Nübel first denies Lemperle but the ball lands at Burger, who strikes it on the half-volley and forces Stuttgart's custodian into making an excellent double save, keeping his team in this game.

73'

Post!

Burger clips the free-kick towards the far post where Kabak heads the ball back into a dangerous area. Stuttgart's Nübel is unable to collect the ball and it lands at the feet of Hajdari, who takes aim with his left foot but the ball cannons back off the post.

72'

Good news

Asllani is back up on his feet. Hoffenheim free-kick...

0:33

He's off!

On his return to the starting line-up, Stuttgart captain Karazor is shown a straight red card for a foul on Asllani, who is down and receiving treatment.

69'

Red card

68'

Yellow card

Game on!

Führich plays a perfectly-weighted pass to Leweling on the right, who drives forward before playing the ball across goal into Demirović. The Bosnian, at full stretch, manages to get his foot on the ball to bring Stuttgart to within one goal of Hoffenheim.

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64'

Ermedin Demirović

GOAL!

3:2

Assist:Jamie Leweling

Ermedin Demirović

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.

23 %

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.

9.55 m

60'

Free-kick in a dangerous position

Touré ghosts pass El Khannouss, who brings the Ivorian down on the edge of the area. Coufal steps up to take the resulting free-kick but Nübel gets across his goal to get a good hand on the ball.

58'

Yellow card

Bilal El Khannouss

56'

Double change

Mittelstädt replaces Chabot and Demirović comes on for Vagnoman as Stuttgart chase two goals.

55'

Substitution

Ermedin Demirović

55'

Substitution

Maximilian Mittelstädt

54'

Post!

Bernardo finds Kramarić, who lays the ball off to Touré who in turn finds Lemperle, but his effort cannons back off the post. What a game we have here!

51'

No goal

It's an instant response from Stuttgart and Leweling has the ball in the net, but it's brought back for an offside. Energetic start to the second half!

Three for Hoffenheim!

Straight down the other end and Stuttgart are caught off guard. Touré runs down the left and crosses the ball along the floor towards the far post, where Kramarić is able to fire home for his second of the afternoon.

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49'

Yellow card

Andrej Kramarić

49'

Andrej Kramarić

GOAL!

3:1

Assist:Bazoumana Toure

Andrej Kramarić

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.

64 %

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.

7.09 m

48'

Almost caught out!

Baumann delays playing the ball long and it almost costs Hoffenheim! Undav charges down the pass but it's deflected behind for a goal-kick.

47'

Earlier sighter

Almost the perfect start to the second half for Hoffenheim, but Asllani gets the ball stuck under his feet and is unable to find Touré.

46'

We're back under way

Hoffenheim get the ball rolling again!

Kick-off!

Half-time: Hoffenheim 2-1 Stuttgart

Kramarić, on the day Hoffenheim announced his contract extension, opened the scoring after seven minutes but the visitors responded magnificently through Führich. The scores didn't remain level for long, though, with Touré firing the hosts back into the lead four minutes later.

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Half-time

45'

+ 1

Into stoppage time

The fourth official has signalled three additional minutes.

0:24

Half-chance!

Chabot wins the ball back and finds Undav, who does exceptionally well to hold the ball up before laying it off to the onrushing El Khannouss, but the Moroccan blazes his effort into the side-netting.

42'

Collected

Undav blocks Lemperle's shot which lands at the feet of Burger, who hits his effort into the ground allowing Nübel to comfortably collect the ball.

39'

Shoot on sight

Hoffenheim are looking to put distance between themselves and Stuttgart, but Bernardo's shot from outside of the penalty is blocked by his own teammate, Kabak.

34'

Finishing efficiency

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 are showcasing their clinical eye for goal, with three goals scored from a combined xGoals of 0.91.

xGoals

2

0.69

0.22

1

Goals

32'

Kabak wants in on the action

The Hoffenheim defender drives forward, but drags his effort wide of Nübel's goal.

26'

Almost an equaliser

Stuttgart go in search of an instant response again, but this time Undav sees his header go over Baumann's crossbar.

Instant reply!

Stuttgart's Karazor can only clear Hoffenheim's corner as far as Touré, who fires a low right-footed shot past a stricken Nübel, who was unsighted.

© Christian Kaspar-Bartke

24'

Bazoumana Toure

GOAL!

2:1

Bazoumana Toure

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.

7 %

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.

90.16 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.

16.42 m

It's all square!

Führich drives forward in a central position, plays a beautiful one-two with Hendriks before firing a left-footed shot past Baumann from a tight angle. He finds the tiniest of gaps at the near post!

© IMAGO/Grant Hubbs

© IMAGO/Grant Hubbs

20'

Chris Führich

GOAL!

1:1

Assist:Ramon Hendriks

Chris Führich

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.

6 %

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.

84.3 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.

10.78 m

17'

How will Stuttgart respond?

Stiller plays a beautiful pass with the outside of his foot into the path of Undav, who sees his shot blocked, but the Stuttgart forward was also flagged for offside.

15'

Lightning start

Kramarić's strike in the seventh minute is the earliest Hoffenheim have scored in the Bundesliga this season. Additionally, after taking the lead, Ilzer's side have gone on to win their previous nine games.

12'

Hoffenheim playing with confidence

Hoffenheim are seeing much more of the ball now since taking the lead. Hajdari plays a long diagonal ball into the path of Lemperle. He finds Asllani, who turns and shoots, forcing Nübel into a save down low, but it's brought back for an offside.

0:25

Watch: Kramarić sends the PreZero Arena into raptures!

Hoffenheim lead!

The man of the moment! Stuttgart are unable to clear Hoffenheim's throw-in and it's an unmarked Kramarić who fires his side into an early lead after latching onto Asllani's mis-hit shot at the far post.

© IMAGO/Pressefoto Rudel/Herbert Rudel

© IMAGO/Eibner-Pressefoto/Wolfgang Frank

7'

Andrej Kramarić

GOAL!

1:0

Assist:Fisnik Asllani

Andrej Kramarić

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.

70.37 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.

8.99 m

4'

Stop-start beginning

There's already been three free-kicks in the opening exchanges, with neither side yet to find their rhythm.

1'

Off we go!

Stuttgart get the ball rolling under the blistering sun.

Kick-off!

Kick-off approaching

The teams exit the tunnel - we're moments away from a ball being kicked here.

0:24

Watch: Stuttgart cooling off

0:28

Watch: Asllani in demand

0:11

Watch: PreZero Arena is ready!

Hoffenheim team news

Ilzer has been forced to make a defensive change with Hranáč suspended, and so in comes Bernardo in the only change for the hosts.

© DFL/Getty Images/Sebastian Widmann

Stuttgart team news

Following their 1-1 draw against Werder Bremen, Hoeneß has made five changes to his team, welcoming back captain Karazor and defensive leader Chabot in place of Chema and Zagadou. Additionally, Hendriks, Vagnoman and Führich also start.

© DFL/Getty Images/Christian Kaspar-Bartke

Starting line-up: TSG Hoffenheim

Formation:3-4-2-1

Hoffenheim subs

Philipp, Akpoguma, Damar, Prass, Đurić, Bebou, Campbell, Hložek, Moerstedt

Starting line-up: VfB Stuttgart

Stuttgart subs

Bredlow, Mittelstädt, Assignon, Zagadou, Nartey, Andrés, Tomás, Demirović, Bouanani

Milestone

This is Stuttgart's 2000th Bundesliga game and their 1000th away from home - only Bayern and Werder Bremen have managed more.

© THOMAS KIENZLE

5:15

Watch: What makes Deniz Undav different from other strikers?

Chris Führich on Stuttgart's attack

Deniz Undav and Ermedin Demirović have scored 28 goals between them in Germany's top flight this term, helping propel Stuttgart up the table. "Deniz has an unbelievable record this year and Ermedin has also hit double figures, despite being out injured for a long time. Ermedin is more of a traditional striker. Although Deniz is also a striker, he floats around a bit more, which is why they complement each other so well," said Führich.

© IMAGO/Ralf Brueck

Chris Führich: 'We have a lot of self-confidence'

Speaking in an interview with the Bundesliga prior to Matchday 32, Chris Führich was asked about why he thinks Stuttgart will qualify for the UEFA Champions League: "We’ve been very consistent across the whole season. Despite playing in three competitions, we’ve put in some good performances. We have a lot of self-confidence and we know the quality we possess as a team. If we show that on the pitch, we can beat any opponent - and that’s our aim."

© DFL/Getty Images/Simon Hofmann

0:59

Watch: The 2025/26 Team of the Season!

One Stuttgart player has been named in the best XI for 2025/26, but who lines up alongside him? Here are the results...

Christian Ilzer on facing Stuttgart

"Stuttgart are having another outstanding season. They play a style of football that I really enjoy watching. We need to find solutions, knowing that we also have a lot of quality."

© IMAGO/Dennis Ewert/RHR-FOTO

Sebastian Hoeneß on facing Hoffenheim

"Hoffenheim are having a strong season and they're very versatile in midfield. It's a very important game. We want to qualify for the Champions League. We've achieved all our other goals – we're playing in Europe again and in the final of the DFB Cup. We need a top performance."

© IMAGO/Grant Hubbs

New horizons

This is the first time that these two sides will meet with both in the league's top five.

© IMAGO/Michael Weber IMAGEPOWER

Neck and neck

Stuttgart are ahead of Hoffenheim on goal difference (+20 vs. +16) in the race to finish inside the top four and qualify for next season's Champions League. However, there is a scenario where the fifth-placed team also goes into the competition, depending on UEFA coefficient rankings.

© IMAGO/kolbert-press/Martin Agüera

2:03

Watch: Stuttgart 1-1 Bremen - last time out

Ermedin Demirović scored a second-half equaliser as Stuttgart moved back into the top four with a point at home to lowly Werder Bremen.

2:03

Watch: Hamburg 1-2 Hoffenheim - last time out

Fisnik Asllani and Tim Lemperle netted at the Volksparkstadion as Christian Ilzer’s charges secured at least UEFA Europa League qualification for next season.

2:03

Watch: Stuttgart 0-0 Hoffenheim - previous meeting

European hopefuls Stuttgart and Hoffenheim cancelled each other out in an absorbing south-west derby contest at the MHP Arena to close out 2025.

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