Highlights

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Full-time: Frankfurt 3-1 Hoffenheim

An improved second-half performance from Hoffenheim couldn't stop Frankfurt taking all three points today. Kramarić scored early on into the second-half after a good start by the away side, but Omar Marmoush killed any momentum they had with his side's third goal of the afternoon, having assisted Ekitiké for the game's first goal.
Full-time
90'
+ 4

Substitution

90'
+ 2

Missed opportunity

Bruun Larsen has space to run into down the left and enters the box before crossing but Tabaković is a couple of steps behind.
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.
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Omar Marmoush
Omar Marmoush35.14km/h
3.
Robin Hranáč
Robin Hranáč34.85km/h
89'

Hopeful strike

Bruun Larsen tries his luck from distance, but it goes well wide.
86'

Skhiri down

The man with a broken cheekbone takes a knock to the face and requires treatment. He leaves the field and play resumes.
84'

Matanović goes close

The striker carries the ball to the edge of the area before letting off a fierce strike straight at Baumann, who punches clear.
79'

Substitution

76'

Great chance

Marmoush slides Matanović in with a great through ball and just as the striker looks as if he's about to pull the trigger, Anton Stach gets a foot in.
75'

Tough to beat

The home side have been strong in the tackle today, allowing them to keep their opponents quiet.
Tackles won
70
58
71'

Corner

Kramarić's corner from the left provides an opportunity to get his side back into the game, but it floats over all the blue shirts in the box.
68'

Finding their rhythm

Hoffenheim have improved on their first-half showing, looking much more creative going forward.
Goal attempts
6off target
4on target
3off target
3on target
67'

Hložek tries his luck

The striker receives the ball on the edge of the box and cuts onto his right, beating two defenders before shooting straight at Trapp.
62'

Stach from distance

The midfielder hits one from an incredible distance, catching Trapp off guard. He manages to save and it almost falls to Berisha but Theate is on hand to clear.
60'

Instant response

Frankfurt put a quick stop to any ideas of a comeback, scoring a matter of moments after Kramarić pulled on back for his side.
60'

Ball Recovery Time

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Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
TSG Hoffenheim
1st Half
2nd Half
22.6 s
10.2 s
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Goal! Frankfurt extend their lead!

Hoffenheim think they've cleared their lines from a Frankfurt counter-attack, but Götze picks the ball up and finds Marmoush on the far side, who controls and finishes confidently past Baumann.
56'
Omar Marmoush
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.
95.31 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.
12.71 m
54'

Goal! Hoffenheim pull one back!

Hložek puts in a brilliant low cross from the right, which travels all the way to the back post where Kramarić puts it home unchallenged.
54'
Andrej Kramarić
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.
96 %
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.
5.27 m
49'

Feeling confident

Ekitiké carries the ball a long way into the Hoffenheim half, eventually being stopped by Anton Stach. The striker is full of confidence and looks dangerous every time he gets the ball.
46'

Back underway!

Welcome back to the action as Frankfurt lead here at home to Hoffenheim.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 3

Substitution

Half-time
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Half-time: Frankfurt 2-0 Hoffenheim

The home side have been impressive so far and they've been helped by a very quiet Hoffenheim side. Marmoush and Ekitiké have been brilliant for the hosts, with Ekitiké getting a goal and assist already this afternoon.
45'
+ 1

That man again

Marmoush cuts in from the left again and shoots towards the near post again, but he still can't find the back of the net, narrowly missing the target.
42'

In control

Frankfurt are now firmly in control, dominating possession and giving little away defensively.
Passes
255
195
38'

Looking composed

Now enjoying a spell of possession with their two-goal cushion, the home side look increasingly comfortable against a quiet Hoffenheim.
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Goal! 2-0!

Marmoush and Ekitiké combine again, but it doesn't end with the Frenchmen this time. His one-touch layoff gives Hugo Larsson the simple task of finishing past Baumann from ten yards out.
33'

Hugo Larsson

GOAL!

2:0
Hugo Larsson
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.
44 %
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.
9.64 m
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.
Omar Marmoush
Omar Marmoush35.14km/h
3.
Hugo Ekitiké
Hugo Ekitiké33.78km/h
28'

Creative spark

The home side have looked far better going forward so far, getting five shots off so far compared to Hoffenheim's zero.
Goal attempts
4off target
1on target
0off target
0on target
27'

Almost a second!

Marmoush cuts in from the left onto his right foot and shoots toward the near post. His shot hits the side-netting at speed, convincing the Frankfurt fans that it's 2-0.
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Goal!

After a period of Hoffenheim pressure, Frankfurt break down the left with Marmoush who finds the onrushing Ekitiké. He takes the ball in his stride, rounds the 'keeper and rolls the ball into an empty net.
24'
Hugo Ekitiké
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.
95 %
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.
6.57 m
22'

Corner

A clever free-kick routine sees Kramarić arrive inside the area, where his cross only finds a white shirt. The following corner is cleared again and Hoffenheim re-group.
21'

Waking up

Prass tries to release Kramarić with a ball over the top of Frankfurt's backline, but Tuta is there to tidy up.
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Tight early stages

Neither side is giving much away, as the sun beats down on Deutsche Bank Park.
16'

Ekitiké causing problems

The Frenchmen flies down the right-hand side, driving toward the byline where he shoots toward Baumann's front post, but only finds the side-netting.
12'

Free-kick

Drexler brings down Marmoush on the left just outside the area, earning himself a yellow card. The free-kick can't find a Frankfurt head, however.
10'

Getting comfortable

The away side have maintained possession well in the opening stages.
Possession (%)
4555
7'

Warning shot

Omar Marmoush makes progress down the left before getting an early shot away from an awkward angle. The shot goes over, but Marmoush will certainly be back for more.
5'

Looking dangerous

The home side start well, with Kristensen playing in Götze down the right who then cuts the ball back toward the penalty spot, only for it to be cleared by a blue shirt.
1'

We're off!

Hoffenheim get the ball rolling in this afternoon's action.
Kick-off!

Small margins

The home side finished just one point (47) ahead of Hoffenheim (46) last season in sixth place as both sides made it into Europe.
0:08
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Visitors get ready

Hoffenheim limber up as they attempt to build on their winning start to the season.
0:09
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Warming up

Frankfurt, and Hugo Ekitiké who impressed on Matchday 1 against Dortmund, get ready as kick-off draws closer.

Marmoush magic

Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush scored in both of last season's fixtures against today's opponents. For Hoffenheim, their goalscorers in last season's meetings, John Anthony Brooks and Maximilian Beier, have both left the club since the final meeting between these two teams.

Doing the double

Last season, Frankfurt managed to do the double over Hoffenheim by beating them both home and away, and with the same scoreline (3-1) too! Hoffenheim will have an early chance to make sure that doesn't happen again this season.
0:12
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Back at home

The Frankfurt players are getting ready for their first home game of the season, having started the campaign away at Dortmund.
0:10
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Getting familiar

The Hoffenheim players inspect the pitch at Deutsche Bank Park ahead of what will be a difficult fixture on Matchday 2.
0:53
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Frankfurt arrive

The Frankfurt players arrive back at Deutsche Bank Park for today's fixture against Hoffenheim. The away side won their first game of the season against Kiel and will hope to build some early momentum.

On those teams

For the away side, Dennis Geiger comes in for Florian Grillitsch in midfield while for Frankfurt, Niels Nkounkou comes in for Fares Chaibi on the left.

Eintracht starting XI

Trapp (c) - Kristensen, Tuta, Koch, Theate - Skhiri, Larsson - Marmoush, Götze, Nkounkou - Ekitiké

Eintracht subs

Santos, Amenda, Collins, Chandler, Chaibi, Matanović, Bahoya, Uzun, Knauff

Hoffenheim starting XI

Baumann (c) - Akpoguma, Stach, Drexler - Kadeřábek, Prömel, Geiger, Prass - Kramarić - Hložek, Bülter

Hoffenheim subs

Philipp, Hranac, Gendry, Nsoki, Samassékou, Micheler, Berisha, Tabaković, Bruun Larsen
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Toppmöller ahead of facing Hoffenheim

"Hoffenheim are strong, offensive opponents; we know what to expect. At the same time, we want to put early pressure on them at home and take the energy of the stadium with us. In that way, we can cause problems for every opponent.”
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Matarazzo ahead of facing Eintracht

"It's a great challenge. Frankfurt are a good team. The stadium is also capable of driving the team forward. If we are to get a result there, we will mainly need to show unity. We're ready to tackle the game; the lads are looking forward to it too – we're ready to get going."

Kram-ing in the goals

Kramarić has scored 10 goals across his last eight Bundesliga appearances, including two hat-tricks. No player has been as prolific as the Hoffenheim talisman in the same spell (since the beginning of April).
2:03
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Watch: Frankfurt 3-1 Hoffenheim - previous meeting

The last meeting between the two sides also took place at home for Frankfurt. The hosts won 3-1 back in March, with the goals coming from Robin Koch, Eric Dina Ebimbe and Mario Götze. John Anthony Brooks scored Hoffenheim's only goal of the game.

Home advantage

Frankfurt will look forward to being back at home this weekend, following a disappointing result away to Dortmund. Frankfurt fans will be encouraged from what they've seen in the opening game and will be hopeful of getting their first win of the season back at home.
2:03
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Watch: Dortmund 2-0 Frankfurt highlights

Despite a strong performance away to Dortmund, Frankfurt didn't come away with any points from their season opener. They had defended well and looked dangerous going forward, but they couldn't make the most of a sluggish start to the game by the home side. Jamie Gittens then punished them with two brilliant goals.

Strong start

The away side made the best possible start to the season with three points at home to Kiel. They now face a wounded Frankfurt team, who performed well in their opening weekend defeat to Borussia Dortmund.
2:03
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Watch: Hoffenheim 3-2 Holstein Kiel highlights

Hoffenheim started their Bundesliga season with a convincing win against newcomers Kiel, with reliable front-man Andrej Kramarić scoring a hattrick to make sure his side made a flying start to the season. Alexander Bernhardsson and Shuto Machino were on the scoresheet for the visitors.

Hello and welcome!

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