TSG Hoffenheim Hoffenheim - VFB Stuttgart VfB Stuttgart

TSG

2

VFB

1

A. Hložek
67'
48'
M. Mittelstädt

A. Hložek
13'

SNP Arena(Sold out)

Sven Jablonski

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Adam Hložek

Man of the Match Trophy

0:15

Watch: Hložek talks netting brace

0:19

Hoffenheim celebrate an important win with their fans

0:24

Hložek collects his Man of the Match award

Full-time: Hoffenheim 2-1 Stuttgart

Adam Hložek's brace propels Hoffenheim to their first win of the new Bundesliga season. The Czech forward scored the winner with just under 70 minutes gone, after Maximilian Mittelstädt had brought Stuttgart level early in the second half. The Sinsheim club now climb above their former coach's side in the table on goal difference.

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Full-time

90'

Stoppage time

Four minutes for Stuttgart to find an equaliser...

88'

Win Probability

Win Probability

0'

41.2 %

Now

91.1 %

83'

Adam-iration

Hložek makes way to very warm applause after scoring both his team's goals. Lemperle also heads off, with Asllani and record scorer Kramarić sent on in attack.

82'

Substitution

82'

Substitution

Andrej Kramarić

81'

Positive changes

Wingers Leweling and Sauer are tasked with rescuing something for Stuttgart.

81'

Substitution

81'

Substitution

78'

In control

Hoffenheim are playing with real confidence right now. Stuttgart need a spark.

75'

Pressure Handling

Pressure Handling

This Match Fact examines how successfully players perform under pressure. The percentage of "solved situations" indicates how often a player has freed himself from opponent pressure by dribbling, passing, scoring a goal or drawing a foul.

90%

%

Yanik Spalt

10 times under pressure

0:19

Wasted!

Vagnoman puts the ball on a plate for Undav, but instead of shooting, he cuts it back across goal, allowing Hoffenheim to clear. What a let-off!

70'

Reinforcements

Ilzer does not want to risk losing from a winning position for the third matchday in a row, as Machida and Gendrey are sent on.

69'

Substitution

69'

Substitution

Valentin Gendrey

Vladimír Coufal

Good sign?

Hložek has scored a Bundesliga brace twice before - in wins over RB Leipzig (November 2024) and Cologne (January 2025).

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Hložek at the double!

Hoffenheim retake the lead through Hložek's second goal of the afternoon. The move starts when Hajdari intercepts Pejčinović's misplaced pass. He advances the ball to Daghim, who slips in Hložek for an instinctive first-time finish beyond Bredlow. Absolutely clinical.

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67'

Goalkeeper Efficiency of Oliver Baumann

Goalkeeper Efficiency

Goalkeeper Efficiency compares the number of saves a goalkeeper makes with his expected saves (xSaves). xSaves is calculated with the help of artificial intelligence. When a goalkeeper has a positive efficiency value, it means he has saved more shots than statistically expected.

1

Saves4

xSaves3

67'

Adam Hložek

GOAL!

2:1

Assist:A. Daghim

Adam Hložek

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.

41 %

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.

102.27 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.

13.16 m

66'

Fresh legs

Hoeneß shuffles his pack in the Stuttgart attack, with captain Undav and Morocco international El Khannouss sent on for the final 25 minutes or so.

65'

Substitution

Ermedin Demirović

65'

Substitution

Bilal El Khannouss

0:26

Big Baumann

The Hoffenheim No1 makes himself to block from Pejčinović in a promising one-v-one opportunity.

63'

Yellow card

61'

Off the bar!

Hoffenheim don't deal with a Führich corner that's touched towards the back post for the unmarked Jeltsch. He lifts the ball against the crossbar, before being flagged for offside.

58'

Solid goalkeeping

Bredlow gets two hands on Burger's controlled shot from the edge of the area. Moments later, the Stuttgart stopper is out quickly to smother at the feet of Lemperle.

55'

First switch

Wimmer, who dropped out of the Hoffenheim starting line-up for Conté, is sent on with Stuttgart in the ascendancy.

55'

Substitution

Bambasé Conté

53'

Chance count rising

Stuttgart continue to cause Hoffenheim problems as Demirović tries to redirect Jeltsch's long-range attempt on target, but the Bosnian is in an offside position.

Goal attempts

5off target

2on target

3off target

4on target

Equaliser!

Stuttgart level with their first attack of the second half. Vagnoman bursts forward from deep before crossing into the danger zone. Baumann gets a touch but can only divert the ball towards Mittelstädt, who steers his finish past the man on the line to level.

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48'

Maximilian Mittelstädt

GOAL!

1:1

Maximilian Mittelstädt

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.

36 %

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.

90.99 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.

14.27 m

46'

No changes at the break

As you were at the start of the second half in Sinsheim.

Kick-off!

Half-time: Hoffenheim 1-0 Stuttgart

Adam Hložek's 13th-minute strike separates the sides at the break. Both have had chances since then, with Oliver Baumann stepping up on a number of times to keep Stuttgart at bay.

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Half-time

45'

+ 5

No penalty

A Stuttgart player handles a bouncing ball, but the VAR check shows Hložek handled it first.

45'

+ 2

SituationNo penalty

ReviewHandball?

DecisionNo penalty

45'

Stoppage time

Stuttgart are on the attack as the fourth official's board goes up to indicate three added minutes.

Hoffenheim holding firm

Stuttgart will certainly feel they should have done more with the chances they've had.

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0:22

Hložek chance!

The goalscorer spins away from Chabot in the Stuttgart area, before shooting towards the bottom corner and forcing a full-stretch save from Bredlow.

38'

Expected goals

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).

Hoffenheim lead after converting their only shot on target of the game so far - arguably one Bredlow should have done better with.

xGoals

1

0.71

0.86

0

Goals

35'

Fresh face

Yanik Spalt replaces Stiller in the Stuttgart midfield. The 19-year-old Austrian is making only his second Bundesliga appearance following a one-minute cameo in the win over Cologne last weekend.

35'

Substitution

30'

Change needed

Stiller isn't moving freely, and will have to come off.

27'

Stiller concern

The Stuttgart midfielder is in some pain following a tangle with Kabak in the Hoffenheim box. After some help from the physios, he hobbles back to his feet.

25'

Denied!

Kabak makes a timely intervention as Demirović threatens again inside the Hoffenheim penalty area. The home side are living dangerously.

22'

Power of the punch

Mittelstädt shakes off the attentions of a clutch of Hoffenheim defenders and slips a pass through for Demirović. He catches his shot well enough, but Baumann fists clear.

19'

Good effort!

Pejčinović directs a cushioned header into the path of Prömel, but his first-time strike from the edge of the area is straight at former teammate Baumann.

15'

A word of warning

Hoffenheim scored first in their their opening two games of the Bundesliga season, only to lose both 3-2.

Hoffenheim lead!

Conté does really well to win back possession in the Hoffenheim half. He strides over halfway before slipping a pass into the feet of Hložek, who keeps his nerve and fires under Bredlow.

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13'

Adam Hložek

GOAL!

1:0

Assist:B. Conté

Adam Hložek

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.

27 %

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.

99.8 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.

14.05 m

0:25

Shovelled to safety

Demirović races on to a ball over the top of the Hoffenheim defence, but he can't steer his effort beyond the onrushing Baumann, who scoops it clear.

5'

Early chance

Daghim sends Hložek through on the Stuttgart goal. Some fans think it's in as he takes aim under pressure, but the shot finds the side netting.

1'

Away we go!

Beating drums and trademark fan chants can be heard as the game gets under way.

Kick-off!

Skipper

Former Hoffenheim midfielder Grischa Prömel captains Stuttgart - the team he supported as a boy - for the first time today.

Team huddles

Last few words of encouragement as kick-off edges closer. Hoffenheim are in blue, Stuttgart in red.

0:18

Watch: VfB players warming up

More on those teams

Summer signing Bambasé Conté makes his second Hoffenheim start as Patrick Wimmer makes way in attack. Fisnik Asllani is also back in the squad following a knock. As for Stuttgart, Ramon Hendriks, Josha Vagnoman and Dženan Pejčinović are rotated in following the midweek Champions League win over Viking. Jamie Leweling, Bilal El Khannouss and club captain Denis Undav drop to the bench.

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Starting line-up: TSG Hoffenheim

Formation:4-4-2

Hoffenheim subs

Philipp, Hranáč, Gendrey, Machida, Wimmer, De Cat, Kramarić, Moerstedt, Asllani

Starting line-up: VfB Stuttgart

Formation:3-4-2-1

Stuttgart subs

Funk, Stergiou, Herwerth, Spalt, Karazor, El Khannouss, Leweling, Undav, Sauer

0:28

Watch: Hoffenheim players in relaxed mood

0:05

Watch: A look at the venue

Reunion

Hoeneß and Prömel will return to their former club this weekend. The former was Hoffenheim's head coach between 2020 and 2022, while the latter scored 12 goals in 81 Bundesliga games for the Sinsheim outfit between 2022 and 2026.

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Sebastian Hoeneß on facing Hoffenheim

"The results in the first two games don't reflect Hoffenheim's performance. In both matches, you could see the offensive potential they possess and the intensity the team brings to the pitch. We have to be ready from the first minute and deliver our best possible performance to be able to hold our own in this difficult away game."

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Christian Ilzer on facing Stuttgart

"The defeat against Dortmund was frustrating, particularly as we played well for large parts. We've been focusing on where we need to improve and been working hard in training ahead of another tough game against Champions League opposition. We want to take another step in the right direction."

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Demirović leads the charge

Ermedin Demirović struck one of the quickest hat-tricks in Champions League history as Stuttgart began the league phase on Wednesday with a 3-1 victory at home to Norway's Viking.

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False starts

Hoffenheim have scored first in both games this season, but are pointless at this stage for the first time in 11 years.

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Solid if unspectacular

Stuttgart are unbeaten in five games against Hoffenheim (W1, D4), but have only one win in their last eight Bundesliga away fixtures all told.

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2:03

Watch: Hoffenheim 3-3 VfB Stuttgart - previous meeting

Tiago Tomás' dramatic stoppage-time strike secured 10-man Stuttgart a valuable point to stay ahead of Hoffenheim on goal difference in the battle for a top-four berth last term, which proved vital in the final standings.

1:00

Watch: Hoffenheim 2-3 Borussia Dortmund - last time out

Leon Avdullahu and Tim Lemperle fired Christian Ilzer's Hoffenheim into a two-goal lead, but fell to successive defeats after conceding three unanswered goals against Borussia Dortmund, meaning the Sinsheim club have conceded six goals from their opening two games.

0:56

Watch: VfB Stuttgart 4-1 Cologne - last time out

El Bilal Khannouss was on target as VfB Stuttgart bounced back from a heavy defeat to Bayern Munich by putting four past Cologne.

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