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Full-time: Darmstadt 0-6 Hoffenheim

Darmstadt's final home game of the season sees them endure a torrid afternoon at the hands of a ruthless, Europe-chasing Hoffenheim side. With five goals in the first-half, victory looked inevitable early on and the away side will carry plenty of confidence into their final game of the season against Bayern now.
Full-time
90'
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Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationNo goal
ReviewFoul?
DecisionNo goal
90'
+ 1

Almost a consolation!

Seydel latches onto a long hopeful ball, pushing it past the onrushing Kevin Akpoguma before slotting into the bottom corner but the referee deems Seydel's foot to have been too high in the challenge with the Hoffenheim defender.
90'

Toward the finish line

Darmstadt enjoy a spell of possession as the game nears its conclusion.
90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

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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.
1.
Ihlas Bebou
Ihlas Bebou34.57km/h
2.
Tim Skarke
Tim Skarke34.15km/h
3.
Jannik Müller
Jannik Müller33.47km/h
85'

Fresh legs

Bebou is replaced by Weghorst after a tireless performance and two ice-cool finishes.
82'

Hoffenheim running away with the victory

Distance run (km)
101.3
106.9
81'

Substitution

80'

Break in play

Play is halted as Karic receives treatment for an injury.
77'

Offside

Kramarić slips in behind the Darmstadt back-line before squaring the ball for Jurásek to tap into an empty net, but the Croatian is called offside.
76'
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationNo goal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionNo goal
75'

Stach from distance

Stach tries to get himself on the scoresheet with a curling shot from distance but it lacks the power to test Alexander Brunst.
71'

Huge chance for Akpoguma!

Kramarić twists and turns inside the area before floating a ball toward the six-yard line where Akpoguma seems certain to score, but instead sees his mis-directed header bounce wide.
69'

Free-kick

A foul to the left of the Darmstadt area leads to a yellow card for Skarke. Kramarić's delivery can't find a teammate and the home side re-group,
68'

xGoals

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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
0.64
2.62
6
Goals
66'

So nearly seven!

After combining with Kadeřábek, Kramarić finds himself with time and space inside the Darmstadt box but can't keep his finish down and sees his shot sail over for a goal-kick.
63'

Corner

A Kramarić corner almost leads to another goal as Alexander Brunst collides with a defender and the ball bounces goalward, this time it doesn't end up in the net as the Darmstadt 'keeper recovers quickly.
61'

Duels won
8
14
Tim Skarke Kevin Akpoguma
57'

Adventurous run by Skarke

Top-scorer Skarke makes progress down the right-hand side before crossing into Seydel who can't control his finish.
55'

Nürnberger injured

Nürnberger is down with a shoulder problem which will put an end to his afternoon.
54'

Free-kick

The away side receive a free-kick by the halfway line following a late challenge by Müller.
51'

Sensational six!

The ever-present Bebou has his second of the afternoon and Hoffenheim's sixth. He recovers a poor touch from Kramarić before beating two players by the six-yard box and bending the ball into the far corner.
51'

Ihlas Bebou

GOAL!

0:6
Ihlas Bebou
Goal probability
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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.
32 %
Shot speed
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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.
85.41 km/h
Distance to Goal
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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.
12.26 m
50'

Determined Darmstadt

Some nice interplay by the home side leads to a shot from the edge of the box by Nürnberger but it is once again blocked by an orange shirt.
47'

Seydel starts brightly

The Darmstadt substitute looks to get on the scoresheet instantly with a shot just inside the area but Grillitsch blocks well.
46'

We are back!

The second-half kicks off with two changes for each side. Darmstadt will hope to restore some pride while the away side take the opportunity to rotate.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 5

Substitution

45'
+ 5

Substitution

45'
+ 5

Substitution

Half-time
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Half-time: Darmstadt 0-5 Hoffenheim

Hoffenheim have shown the already relegated Darmstadt no mercy in their quest for European football, scoring five in the first-half alone. It has simply been too easy to score for the away side and there is a long second-half ahead for Darmstadt who can now only focus on damage limitation.
44'

Brace for Beier!

Beier is found by a delicate through ball by Bebou before curling the ball around Brunst and onto the post before going in.
44'
Maximilian Beier
Goal probability
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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.
46 %
Shot speed
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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.
97.94 km/h
Distance to Goal
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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.
15.82 m
43'

Nürnberger showing initiative

Nürnberger cuts inside before getting a shot away, however it hits his teammate Skarke and bounces out for a goal-kick.
41'

Darmstadt sitting deep

The home side are struggling to relieve pressure as Hoffenheim pin them into their own half.
40'

Passes completed so far

Passes
180
278
36'

Bebou in behind

The Hoffenheim striker makes another great run in behind as he chases a searching ball from Kadeřábek but can't get there before Alexander Brunst.
33'

Blazed over

Skarke looks to get his side back into the game with an effort from long-range but hits his effort well over the bar and into the stands.
30'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

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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.
1.
Tim Skarke
Tim Skarke33.53km/h
2.
Jannik Müller
Jannik Müller33.47km/h
3.
Matej Maglica
Matej Maglica33.37km/h
28'

Fantastic four!

Kabak rises highest from an inswinging corner by Kramarić to heap further misery on Darmstadt.
26'

Ozan Kabak

GOAL!

0:4
Ozan Kabak
Goal probability
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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.
30 %
Distance to Goal
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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.
4.7 m
22'

Number three!

The right-back cushions a long-ball from Grillitsch on his chest before driving into the area and firing past Alexander Brunst from a tight angle!
Goal probability
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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.
5 %
Distance to Goal
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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.
14.16 m
20'

Cruise control

After a lightning quick start, the game has mellowed as Hoffenheim calmly maintain possession.
16'

Free-kick

Oscar Vilhelmsson clatters into the back of Stach and Hoffenheim are awarded a free-kick deep in their own half.
15'

Free-kick

The home side manage to win a free-kick and halt Hoffenheim's fast start. The free-kick leads nowhere, however, as Beier calmly heads back to Baumann.
13'

Hoffenheim looking assured

The men from Sinsheim look calm in possession as they look to continue their dominant start.
11'

An efficient start by Hoffenheim

The away team have scored from both of their first two shots on target.
Goal attempts
0off target
0on target
0off target
2on target
8'

Brilliant Beier!

Beier makes a well-timed run in behind the Darmstadt defence and finishes well, curling the ball past a helpless Alexander Brunst.
Goal probability
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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.
42 %
Shot speed
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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.
98.75 km/h
Distance to Goal
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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.
13.56 m
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Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationNo goal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
2'

Clinical Bebou!

Bebou latches onto a long ball from Grillitsch before calmly rounding the 'keeper and rolling the ball into an empty net. A perfect start for the away side!
2'

Ihlas Bebou

GOAL!

0:1
Ihlas Bebou
Goal probability
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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.
76 %
Distance to Goal
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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.
13.83 m
1'

We are underway!

The home side get us underway here on a sunny afternoon in Darmstadt.
Kick-off!

What's at stake?

Unfortunately for Darmstadt their fate has already been decided but they will still be looking to end their season on a high. Hoffenheim still have plenty to play for as they chase Freiburg who sit just two points above them in the Europa Conference League place.

More on those teams

More on those teams Just the one change for the home side today as Honsak comes into midfield with Müller making way, meaning Mehlem will likely play a deeper role today. The away side are unchanged from their recent draw against RB Leipzig.
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Hoffenheim arrive at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor

Darmstadt XI

Brunst - Nürnberger - Maglica - Klarer - Müller - Karic - Mehlem (c) - Justvan - Honsak - Skarke - Vilhelmsson

Darmstadt subs

Schuhen, Isherwood, Schnellhardt, Kempe, Müller, Klaus, Gjasula, Seydel, Pfeiffer, Holtmann

Hoffenheim XI

Baumann (c) - Kadeřábek - Kabak - Grillitsch - Akpoguma - Bülter - Stach - Prömel - Kramarić - Beier - Bebou

Hoffenheim subs

Philipp, Jurásek, Brooks, Drexler, Becker, Bischof, Tohumcu, Weghorst, Skov
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Probable line-ups

Who’s set to play this weekend? Who’s going to miss out? Keep up to date with all the latest team news right here!
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Lieberknecht on Hoffenheim

"Hoffenheim will be a highly motivated opponent who has the opportunity to get into Europe. TSG is equipped with very good individual players, Andrej Kramaric has recently emerged as a regular option again and Maximilan Beier has developed enormously. They usually play with a back three and they recently proved once again against Leipzig that they can play really well."
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Matarazzo on Darmstadt

“It’s Darmstadt’s last home game in the Bundesliga for the time being. We don't know what kind of team with show up, but that's not important to us. We will focus on ourselves, then we have everything in our own hands. Darmstadt is not a typical relegation team. They rely on playful approaches, even when they use long balls. We have to be careful about counter-pressing and go for the second balls. We want to shift the game into the opponent's half, we have the means to do that. Then it will be different than it was in Mainz and Bochum.”

Kram on the march

Andrej Kramarić has hit his usual spring form and is on a run of four goals in his last five games. The Croatian has already equalled his total of 12 from last season and can now top that against a Darmstadt side who have lost their last six home fixtures - only four teams have ever endured longer losing runs at home in the Bundesliga.
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Watch: Hoffenheim 3-3 Darmstadt - previous meeting

Hoffenheim took the lead three times in their final game of 2023 but were thrice pegged back by promoted Darmstadt, with Tim Skarke's second of the day earning the visitors a late point in a six-goal thriller.
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Watch: Wolfsburg 3-0 Darmstadt - highlights

Already-relegated Darmstadt were brushed aside by a rejuvenated Wolfsburg as the Lilies were confirmed to finish bottom this season.
2:03
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Watch: Hoffenheim 1-1 Leipzig - highlights

Andrej Kramarić's last-minute equaliser saw Hoffenheim grab a draw at home to 10-man RB Leipzig and keep themselves within a point of seventh place and potential European qualification.
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