Highlights
F. Badstübner
0:09
Watch: Maximilian Beier setting sights on EURO 2024
90'
+ 8
Full-time: Wolfsburg 2-2 Hoffenheim
An entertaining ends all square! Hoffenheim took the lead in the first half thanks to a fantastic goal from Maximilian Beier, his eighth of the season, before Lovro Majer restored parity after the break. Then, within the space of three minutes, Grischa Prömel put the visitors in front once more before Majer grabbed his second of the game from the penalty spot. All in all, a draw was probably the fairest result.
Full-time
90'
+ 6
Bebou denied
The substitute rises highest in the box, and directs a header goalwards. However, it is comfortable for Casteels between the sticks.
90'
+ 6
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+ 2
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+ 2
Substitution
90'
+ 1
Baumann stays alert
Bornauw flicks a high ball towards goal, but there wasn't enough power on it to beat the Hoffenheim shot-stopper.
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.
88'
Less than two minutes remaining
Can either outfit clinch all three points late on?
86'
Substitution
84'
Substitution
83'
Putting in the hard work
78'
Paredes goes close
It is Behrens who gets in the way of the USMNT ace's fierce drive, and the deflection takes it narrowly beyond the post.
74'
And breathe
Both teams will be looking to compose themselves after a frantic few minutes as they look to attack the final quarter-hour.
71'
All square
Majer makes no mistake from 12 yards. We're back on level terms here!
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.
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.
70'
Penalty!
A chance for Wolfsburg to respond immediately as Nsoki pushes Majer in the back as he prepares to head home....
68'
Prömel strikes!
The level score lasted less than 10 minutes! Majer tries to block Prömel's effort, but it ultimately nestles in the bottom corner.
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.
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.
65'
Hoffenheim leading xGoals
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).
xGoals
1
0.73
1.27
1
Goals
65'
Substitution
65'
Substitution
59'
Parity!
A composed finish with his left from Majer brings Wolfsburg back on to level terms. Can they push on from here?
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.
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.
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.
56'
Substitution
55'
Substitution
Beier on target
© IMAGO/nordphoto GmbH / Bratic
46'
Underway again
The second 45 minutes are up and running!
Kick-off!
45'
+ 5
Substitution
45'
+ 5
Half-time: Wolfsburg 0-1 Hoffenheim
Die Kraichgauer are ahead at the break! Maximilian Beier was the goalscorer, showing fantastic composure to bury into the corner after beating two men. Wolfsburg have had a couple of moments, most notably when Jonas Wind hit the post, but they have work to do after the interval.
Half-time
45'
+ 4
Casteels tips over!
The last few minutes of this half have belonged to Hoffenheim, and the Wolfsburg goalkeeper needs to be alert to tip a header over the bar.
45'
+ 3
Kramarić free-kick over
The Croatian usually loves those positions, but he can't keep his set-piece down on this occasion.
44'
Stach goes close
That effort was too far away from sneaking into the top corner - Casteels will be delighted to see it go over the bar.
38'
Fairly equal
Possession (%)
4951
32'
Wind again thwarted
Another wind shot, another Baumann save. The striker is keeping his opponent busy.
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.
28'
Over
Hoffenheim give Wolfsburg a reminder of their attacking threat, as Kramarić volleys over from a promising position.
27'
Behrens tries his luck
A first real sight of goal for Behrens as he fires low and straight at Baumann.
23'
Baumann denies Wind!
Another opportunity for the Dane - this time, the Hoffenheim goalkeeper is equal to his effort and pushes it to safety.
21'
Not much in it
Goal attempts
3off target
1on target
2off target
1on target
21'
Bornauw heads over
From the resulting corner, the centre-back can't keep his attempt down as it flies over the crossbar.
20'
Post!
So close to an equaliser for Wolfsburg as Wind hits the post on the turn!
Behrens watch
© IMAGO/Darius Simka
11'
Wolfsburg looking to respond
A couple of corners in quick succession for the hosts, but they ultimately come to nothing.
9'
Beier leading the way
The 21-year-old is his side's top goalscorer this season, with the opener here is eighth strike of the campaign.
7'
Hoffenheim are in front!
The visitors take the lead, and it is the up-and-coming star Beier who strikes, dribbling well before burying into the corner with plenty of composure.
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.
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.
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'
Weghorst heads over
A first attempt from the hosts, as Weghorst nods over the bar. You would expect him to do better from that position.
1'
And we're off!
Play is underway at the Volkswagen Arena!
Kick-off!
Just over 10 minutes to go
Not long before we get underway here!
Wolfsburg team news
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Hoffenheim team news
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Wolfsburg starting XI
Casteels - Mæhle, Bornauw, Jenz, Rogério - Černý, Vranckx, Arnold (c), Paredes - Behrens, Wind
Wolfsburg subs
Pervan, Fischer, Zesiger, Kamiński, Majer, Baku, Gerhardt, Svanberg, Pejčinović
Hoffenheim starting XI
Baumann (c) - Kadeřábek, Kabak, Brooks, Nsoki - Tohumcu, Stach, Prömel - Kramarić - Weghorst, Beier
Hoffenheim subs
Philipp, Adams, Jurásek, Akpoguma, Conté, Bischof, Bebou, Bülter, Skov
Kovač's view on Hoffenheim
© IMAGO/Thomas Voelker/IMAGO/Jan Huebner
Matarazzo's view on Wolfsburg
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A former Wolf in Hoffenheim clothing
Wout Weghorst hit 59 goals in 118 appearances for Wolfsburg between August 2018 and January 2022, putting him level second with Grafite in the club's all-time Bundesliga scoring charts. The Dutchman has struck five times in 15 games for Hoffenheim so far this season, but failed to register a single shot on goal in the reverse fixture.
Probable line-ups
© Oliver Hardt
2:03
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2:56
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2:59
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