Highlights
S. Stegemann
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Watch: Undav: "Germany call-up a dream come true"
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Three and easy
A comfortable, impressive derby win for Stuttgart, who underline their Champions League credentials in some style. It was clear almost from start to finish who the winner of this game would be.
Full-time
90'
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Club record
Stuttgart have 56 points after 26 games (barring a miraculous collapse in these three minutes of stoppage time). That is a new club record for this stage of a season. Do not forget, it is 11 years since Stuttgart won in Sinsheim.
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.
89'
Stuttgart's streak
This win would extend Stuttgart's unbeaten streak to eight games (seven wins, one draw), which is their best run of results in six years. That is most certainly UEFA Champions League form from the Swabians.
86'
Record win?
This is currently Stuttgart's biggest ever win at Hoffenheim, where they had previously only ever won by a single-goal margin.
84'
Substitution
84'
Substitution
82'
Beier bundled
Beier tries to get to a low cross, but he is bundled over by a strong - and fair - tackle from Anton. Two players who had injury scares today hit the deck, and they both lift themselves up.
78'
Substitution
76'
Substitution
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Substitution
75'
Crossbar!
Kramarić hits the crossbar, but it may well have been ruled out for offside anyway. It's been that kind of a night for Hoffenheim.
69'
Too much for Hoffenheim
Baumann denies Guirassy with his umpteenth save of the night, but the consequent corner leads to Leweling adding a third with a sweeping diagonal volley, zipping into the far corner off the slick surface.
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.
67'
Substitution
67'
Substitution
67'
Substitution
66'
Cute combinations
Some of this football from Stuttgart really is impressive. Another neat exchange of passes and the cutest of backheels from Guirassy tees up Millot, who's shot is turned over.
65'
Substitution
63'
Undav eyeing a goal
He has provided two assists, taking him to six for the season, but he fancies a goal too. Baumann denies him what would be a 15th of the season.
59'
Stuttgart's strength
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
0
0.19
2.06
2
Goals
51'
Anton agony
Anton is receiving treatment, but he appears to have pulled his hamstring and his evening could well be over.
49'
No let-up
The first big chance of the second half is also for Stuttgart, with Führich testing Baumann. It has been a very busy night so far for the Hoffenheim goalkeeper, and there is a lot of it left too.
46'
Change for the hosts
Just one change for Hoffenheim, a defensive shake-up for the hosts, who need to get on the front foot in this second half, if they are to avoid derby defeat.
Kick-off!
45'
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Substitution
45'
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Stuttgart in command
The half-time whistle brings an end to a half of sufferance for Hoffenheim, with Stuttgart showing such a high level of confidence to take a comfortable lead into the break with them.
Half-time
45'
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Sucker punch!
Just as Hoffenheim were beginning to get their foot on the ball, Stuttgart snatch it and, within seconds, the ball is in the back of Baumann's goal again. A 22nd of the season for Guirassy, who fires into the left 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.
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.
36'
Chasing the ball
Possession (%)
3763
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'
Beier blow
Maximilian Beier requires treatment. He walks off a bit gingerly and hopes to return, and link up with the Germany squad for the first time next week.
27'
It keeps coming
Yet another chance for Stuttgart with Guirassy's low shot going within inches of the left-hand post.
Millot's on fire
© Daniel Kopatsch
25'
Mamma Millot!
Goal attempts
1off target
0on target
3off target
6on target
24'
Run continues
For the 21st Bundesliga game in a row, Hoffenheim have conceded. And you feel more could follow.
0:30
Watch: "TOGETHER! STOP HATE. BE A TEAM."
17'
Deserved lead
Stuttgart's pressure has paid off! Millot provides the one-touch finish from seven yards out, but it was a fine succession of passes which carved the Hoffenheim defence open. Classy stuff from Stuttgart!
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.
13'
Baumann tested
Goal attempts
0off target
0on target
3off target
3on target
12'
Defensive wobble
Stuttgart continue to apply the pressure and a mistake in defence leads to Millot's shot, which is turned behind for a corner.
7'
Undav again
The second chance of the game and this is a lot closer from Undav, just missing the right-hand post by a foot. Will it be a case of third time lucky for the German forward?
1'
Undav's intentions clear
It took just 15 seconds for Undav to send in the first shot of the game, showing his intentions and motivation after being called up to the Germany squad. He needs to work on his accuracy, though, with the fans behind the goal in more danger than Hoffenheim goalkeeper Baumann.
Kick-off!
The stakes
With Augsburg winning earlier, Hoffenheim have slipped down to eighth and need three points to return above the Swabians, while Stuttgart have Leipzig breathing down their necks after their win in Cologne last night, so a derby win would consolidate their charge for Champions League football next season.
Half-century Guirassy
Serhou Guirassy is making his 50th appearance for Stuttgart, in all competitions. How many goals has he scored in his 49 games so far? A whopping 37, 32 of which have come in the Bundesliga.
1:05
Watch: Hoffenheim check out the PreZero Arena pitch
Double debutants
Both Tim Drexler (2nd appearance) and David Jurasek (5th appearance) are in the Hoffenheim starting XI for the first time in their careers.
200 up for Grillitsch
© Alex Grimm
0:52
Watch: pitch inspection time at the PreZero Arena
1:00
Watch: Stuttgart arrive at the PreZero Arena
Hoffenheim starting XI
Baumann (c) - Akpoguma, Grillitsch, Drexler - Kadeřábek, Stach, Tohumcu, Jurásek - Bebou, Weghorst, Beier
Hoffenheim subs
Philipp, Adams, Nsoki, Becker, Conté, Bischof, Bülter, Kramarić, Skov
Stuttgart starting XI
Nübel - Vagnoman, Anton (c), Ito, Mittelstädt - Millot, Karazor, Stiller, Führich - Undav, Guirassy
Stuttgart subs
Bredlow, Stenzel, Stergiou, Chase, Dahoud, Jeong, Massimo, Silas, Leweling
3:45
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A familar face
Hoffenheim's Pellegrino Matarazzo spent 1,000 days in charge of Stuttgart between 30 December 2019 and 10 October 2022, overseeing 100 competitive games. It was the longest reign of any VfB coach since Armin Veh's title-winning tenure (10 February 2006 - 23 November 2008). The game will be current incumbent Hoeneß's 42nd in all competitions.
7:47
Watch: Bundesliga beyond with Andrej Kramarić
0:30
Watch: TOGETHER! STOP HATE. BE A TEAM
Probable line-ups
© IMAGO/Eibner-Pressefoto / Michael Berm
2:03
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2:03
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