Highlights
S. Storks
90'
+ 6
Full-time: Hoffenheim 3-1 Bochum
Hoffenheim claim a precious second win of the season and, given their dominance and far greater number of chances, it's a deserved one. But it wasn't without its nervy moments, Baumann's penalty save putting paid to Bochum's fight-back and paving the way for a more flattering scoreline.
Full-time
90'
+ 4
Tabaković seals the points
Substitute Tabaković is on hand to turn home a deflected strike after a superb cross on the counter from Bruun-Larsen. Now two goals clear, Hoffenehim look sure to take all three points.
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.
90'
+ 2
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.
89'
Daschner disappointment
The chance to level the match goes begging as Baumann easily saves Daschner's under-hit spot-kick, which was awarded after Akpoguma brought Sissoko down in the area. A real let-off for Hoffenheim.
89'
88'
SituationPenalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionPenalty
85'
Keeping it tight
Hoffenheim are defending resolutely in these final minutes, leaving Bochum to try their luck from distance, to no avail.
84'
High and wide
Wittek has the right idea with his free-kick from the right, bet he over-hits it and the home goal remains unthreatened.
81'
Ten minutes to go
Can Bochum build on their improved second-half performance and clinch a second point of the season? Or will Hoffenheim hold firm for a welcome win? It's money time!
80'
Substitution
80'
Substitution
77'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
77'
Substitution
Gamboa pulls one back
© IMAGO/Oliver Zimmermann
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.
72'
Substitution
72'
Substitution
70'
Hložek!
The Czech striker fires a powerful effort from the edge of the area following a neat passing move, but Drewes is equal to the task and saves.
68'
Sharp defending
Stach gets across smartly and times his tackle to perfection, stopping Bochum's counter-attack dead.
66'
Substitution
Bülter gets his goal!
© IMAGO/Oliver Zimmermann
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.
62'
Hoffenheim more likely to score next
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
1.72
0.46
0
Goals
54'
Kramarić threatens agin
Bischof's sharp free-kick from the left finds Kramarić at the near post, but the Croatian can't get his header on target.
51'
Bülter strike ruled out
Bochum almost pay the price for their game start to the half, Gendrey resolving a scramble in the area with a strong low cross for Bülter to turn home at the far post - only for the linesman's flag to intervene.
50'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionNo goal
47'
Bochum start strong
The visitors have burst out of the blocks in the second half, and new man Daschner goes within inches of poking home a cross from Wittek.
46'
Zeidler rings the changes
Miyoshi, Bochum's only threat so far, is one of three players hooked at half-time as Zeidler looks to get his side into the match.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 2
Substitution
45'
+ 2
Substitution
45'
+ 2
Substitution
Half-time: Hoffenheim 1-0 Bochum
© IMAGO/Eibner-Pressefoto/Jan Prihoda
Half-time
45'
+ 1
Miyoshi looking lively
The Japanese forward uses his pace and control to dribble into a dangerous position but the resulting shot, lacking power and precision, fails to threaten.
First chance for Bochum!
© Daniel Kopatsch
39'
Drewes with the save!
Bochum's defence is split and Kramarić breaks through on goal, but Drewes guessed correctly and saves the Croatians' shot to his right.
32'
Bochum on the back foot
Bischoff plays a cross to the right, where Gendrey is waiting to head it on. Lone striker Hofmann clears the ball in his own box, conceding a corner - it's all about defence for Bochum.
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'
First shot
Wittek tries his luck from distance - and blazes well over - but it is at least a sign of life for the visitors.
24'
Kramarić off the bar!
The Croatian works his way magically around several defenders in the area and fires a snap shot that cannons back off the cross-bar. He could have had a hat-trick by now!
21'
Bochum getting forward
With the hosts' pressure having eased off somewhat, Bochum are starting to get forward but there's no evidence of any cutting edge yet...
18'
Early changes?
Zeidler has a number of substitutes warming up on the sidelines as Hoffenheim continue to attack with ease.
17'
Kramarić fluffs his lines
Hoffenheim threaten again but Kramarić can't control Prass's cross and his effort at the far post goes wide.
14'
Bülter effort blocked
Hoffenheim on the cusp of a second goal but Bülter's slightly off-balance shot is cut out by Mašović.
Kramaric makes it count
© Daniel Kopatsch
12'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
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.
9'
Another chance!
Hoffenheim break into the box again, but Hložek's cut-back for Kramarić is intercepted. Lots of pressure from the hosts...
7'
Bülter breaks through
The Hoffenheim beats his man for pace but his touch is too long and Drewes snaffles it up.
6'
Hoffenheim threaten again
The hosts get forward in numbers once again but the linesman's flag puts and end to the move.
5'
First chance!
Bischoff is released on the edge of the area and gets hold of his shot, but Drewes saves solidly.
1'
We're under way!
The visitors, all in red, kick off against the hosts clad in their customary royal blue.
Kick-off!
Minutes to go!
Get ready for what should be a thrilling battle between these sides looking to get their heads above water!
What's at stake?
A win for 15th-placed Hoffenheim could see them climb well clear of the drop zone and into mid-table, while bottom club Bochum could go level with Hoffenheim on four points and potentially leapfrog the hosts if they can get their first three-point haul of the season.
More on those teams
© Alex Grimm
More on those teams
© DFL/Getty Images/Alexander Scheuber
Hoffenheim starting XI
Baumann (c) - Chaves, Stach, Akpoguma - Gendrey, Grillitsch, Bischof, Prass - Kramarić - Hložek, Bülter
Hoffenheim subs
Philipp, Hranáč, Draxler, Lenz, Tohumcu, Samassékou, Tabaković, Bruun Larsen, Moerstedt
Bochum starting XI
Drewes - Passlack, Mašović, Ordets, Wittek - Pannewig, Losilla (c) - Broschinski, De Wit, Miyoshi - Hofmann
Bochum subs
Horn, Gamboa, Medić, Oermann, Sissoko, Daschner, Kwarteng, Bamba, Holtmann
Pellegrino Matarazzo on facing Bochum
© Maryam Majd
Peter Zeidler on facing Hoffenheim
© IMAGO/Malte Ossowski/SVEN SIMON
2:28
Watch: The best sounds of the ball hitting the net
Expect goals
There have been at least two goals in all 10 previous top-flight meetings between these two sides and each of the last four fixtures have produced four-goal games.
Probable line-ups
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2:03
Watch: Bochum 3-2 Hoffenheim - previous meeting
Bochum under pressure already
After narrowly escaping relegation last season, Bochum have started the season slowly and are yet to win a game this season. They have lost five of the opening six games, with their only point coming at home to league newcomers Holstein Kiel.
Hoffenheim hoping for a win
After one defeat, four consecutive losses and one draw, Hoffenheim will look to get back to winning ways at home to Bochum. They did pick up a win in the Europa League before dropping two points late on to Stuttgart, so there are still positives to take from recent results.
2:03
Watch: VfB Stuttgart 1-1 Hoffenheim - highlights
2:03
Watch: Bochum 1-3 Wolfsburg - highlights
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