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Freiburg up and running with win at TSG
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Full-time
90'
+ 3
Hoffenheim still pushing
Five minutes of stoppage time have been indicated. Baumann pulled off a good late save to keep his side in this one.
90'
+ 1
Substitution
90'
+ 1
Substitution
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.
85'
Substitution
84'
Substitution
84'
Substitution
84'
Substitution
74'
Substitution
72'
Intriuging affair
Hoffenheim have been linking up well as they seek to get back on level terms. Grifo could have restored Freiburg's two-goal lead around ten minutes into the second half though when he struck the post.
71'
Substitution
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54'
Hoffenheim pushing for an equaliser
The hosts have gone straight on the attack after scoring, and Kabak gets another short-range header from a corner. Atubolu has no trouble saving that one.
50'
Kabak gives Hoffenheim hope!
Moments after clearing off the line to keep them in the game, Ozan Kabak smashes one in to halve their deficit after Freiburg fail to clear a cross.
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.
48'
Hoffenheim hopeful for more
The hosts can count themselves somewhat unfortunate to be two down at the break. They matched Freiburg's ten shots but their lack of a goal threat proved the difference. Freiburg almost grabbed a third at the start of the second period with Kabak clearing from the line to deny Gregoritsch.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 7
Substitution
Half-time
45'
+ 3
Sallai makes it two
Freiburg are heading into half-time two up with Sallai turning the ball in during stoppage time.
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.
45'
+ 1
SituationGoal
ReviewPrevious foul?
DecisionGoal
39'
Freiburg in front
Hoffenheim are behind despite their intent, with Freiburg captain Günter's dangerous cross from the left being diverted into his own net by new Hoffenheim defender Szalai.
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.
Tussle in Hoffenheim
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5'
Disallowed Hoffenheim goal
Kramaric bundled the ball in from close range after Freiburg goalkeeper Atubolu spilled the ball at his feet in saving a long-range effort, but it is chalked off for offside.
4'
Bright start for Hoffenheim
The hosts have started on the front foot, with Prömel heading wide in the game's first chance.
Kick-off!
The teams are out in Hoffenheim
Just as they are in all five Saturday mid-afternoon kick-offs. After the excitement of Bayern's win in Bremen yesterday, the Bundesliga's opening weekend is all set for take off...
Two debuts for Freiburg
21-year-old goalkeeper Noah Atubolu is making his first Bundesliga appearance in goal for Freiburg following the departure of Mark Flekken. Another 21-year-old, Merlin Röhl, makes his first start in midfield for the visitors, who finished fifth last season. Hoffenheim, who emerged from a tight relegation battle to finish 12th, have three new signings starting - Marius Bülter, Florian Grillitsch and Attila Szalai.
Hoffenheim starting XI
Baumann (c) - Kabak, Brooks, Szalai - Kaderabek, Prömel, Grillitsch, Stiller, Bülter - Kramaric, Bebou
Hoffenheim subs
Philipp, Vogt, Akpoguma, Justvan, Samassekou, Becker, Bischof, Beier, Skov
Freiburg starting XI
Atubolu - Kübler, Ginter, Lienhart, Günter (c) - Röhl, Eggestein - Sallai, Höler, Grifo - Gregoritsch
Freiburg subs
Müller, Schmidt, Gulde, Sildillia, Schlotterbeck, Weißhaupt, Keitel, Doan, Breunig
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Probable line-ups
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Freiburg ruthless
Christian Streich's side lost nine times in the Bundesliga last season, with each defeat coming against a side that ended up in the top eight of the final standings. From rung nine down, however, they showed no mercy and collected 48 of a possible 60 points from those 20 games (14 wins, six draws).
Bogey team
Hoffenheim boss Pellegrino Matarazzo has lost all six Bundesliga matches against Freiburg as coach so far: five with VfB Stuttgart and one with his current side.
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Welcome back!
It's derby time in Sinsheim on Matchday 1 as Hoffenheim host Baden-Württemberg rivals Freiburg. Hoffenheim flirted with relegation last season, but found their stride following the appointment of Pellegrino Matarazzo to finish three points clear of the bottom three. Freiburg enjoyed another memorable campaign, falling agonisingly short of a maiden UEFA Champions League qualification. Can the two clubs kick on in 2023/24?