Bundesliga Gameweek 12
1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 0 FT FC Augsburg
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
Brighton dismantle league leaders Arsenal.
Futmetrix Verdict
62
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Newcastle
2-1
Hull City
⚡ Intensity
61
⚖️ Balance
41
🏆 Stakes
40
🎲 Upset
0
Early blitz secures Newcastle home victory
Futmetrix Verdict
81
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Tottenham
2-3
Aston Villa
⚡ Intensity
90
⚖️ Balance
43
🏆 Stakes
15
🎲 Upset
60
Aston Villa stun Spurs in thriller
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
16' B. Toure (W. Burger)
26' W. Burger (G. Promel)
45' C. Zesiger
HT
↓ M. Komur ↑K. Jakic 46'
↓ H. Massengo ↑E. Rexhbecaj 46'
59' ↓ F. Asllani ↑A. Kramaric
60' ↓ B. Toure ↑M. Moerstedt
↓ C. Zesiger ↑M. Wolf 71'
↓ D. Giannoulis ↑P. Tietz 71'
72' ↓ G. Promel ↑A. Prass
72' ↓ Bernardo ↑O. Kabak
74' Max Moerstedt
↓ A. Kade ↑A. Claude-Maurice 82'
Samuel Essende 84'
85' ↓ T. Lemperle ↑M. Damar
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
1899 Hoffenheim
Goalkeepers
Oliver Baumann 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Vladimír Coufal 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Robin Hranáč 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Albian Hajdari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bernardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Midfielders
Grischa Prömel 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Leon Avdullahu 
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
77
Passes
3
Duels
Wouter Burger 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Fisnik Asllani
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Bazoumana Touré
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Tim Lemperle
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
BENCH
Luca Philipp 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ozan Kabak
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Valentin Gendrey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Prass
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Muhammed Damar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Umut Tohumcu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ihlas Bebou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrej Kramarić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Moerstedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Augsburg
Goalkeepers
Finn Dahmen
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Noahkai Banks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chrislain Matsima 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Cédric Zesiger 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Midfielders
Anton Kade
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Robin Fellhauer
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Han-Noah Massengo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Dimitrios Giannoulis
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Fabian Rieder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mert Kömür
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Samuel Essende
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Nediljko Labrović
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mads Pedersen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elvis Rexhbeçaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arne Maier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kristijan Jakić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Claude-Maurice
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marius Wolf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Phillip Tietz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elias Saad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2025 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 3 - 0 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 03/29/2025 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 1 - 1 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 01/06/2025 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 3 - 1 | FC Augsburg | Friendlies Clubs | WWK Arena |
| 11/10/2024 | FC Augsburg | 0 - 0 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
| 04/07/2024 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 3 - 1 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 01/06/2024 | FC Augsburg | 1 - 0 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Friendlies Clubs | WWK Arena |
11/29/2025
03/29/2025
01/06/2025
11/10/2024
04/07/2024
01/06/2024
1899 Hoffenheim Win
FC Augsburg Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +35
P: 12 GD: +9
P: 12 GD: +10
P: 12 GD: +11
P: 12 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: +4
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 12 GD: -12
P: 12 GD: -17
P: 12 GD: -14
P: 12 GD: -12
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
1899 Hoffenheim
FC Augsburg
1899 Hoffenheim
FC Augsburg
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Hoffenheim Eases Past Augsburg as VAR Writes the Final Act
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. A potential six-pointer in the relegation scrap became a one-sided masterclass: Hoffenheim dismantled struggling Augsburg and reinforced their top-five credentials.
Early Dominance: Hoffenheim Sets the Tone
From the opening whistle, intensity flowed in one direction only. Wouter Burger orchestrated Hoffenheim's midfield with surgical precision, and Augsburg's defence crumbled in the 16th minute. Burger himself engineered the opener before Bazoumana Touré finished clinically. Ten minutes later, the midfield architect struck again, this time teed up by Gregor Promel. Hoffenheim had seized complete balance – 60 per cent possession, but more crucially, total mental command. Augsburg offered nothing but defensive fragility and desperate clearances.
Own Goal and VAR's Cruel Intervention
Augsburg's misery deepened in the 45th minute when Cedric Zesiger deflected past his own keeper, making it 3-0. Yet the true drama arrived in the 84th: Samuel Essende thought he'd salvaged pride, only for VAR to intervene. A handball infraction erased his goal from existence. The stakes of that decision were immense – Augsburg's sole glimmer of hope was extinguished by technology's cold precision.
The Data Tells a Story of Overwhelming Superiority
Hoffenheim unleashed 31 shots; Augsburg managed 14. The shots-on-target count (7 vs 4) reveals more than numerical advantage – it screams tactical superiority. Hoffenheim's Expected Goals of 2.08 against Augsburg's 0.96 proves this wasn't fortune but earned dominance. Albian Hajdari anchored the defence with composure, suffocating Augsburg's rare forays forward. With this performance, Hoffenheim cements their European ambitions, whilst Augsburg – languishing on 10 points from 12 matches – sinks deeper into the relegation mire.
Key Questions
How did VAR alter this match's narrative?
VAR cancelled Essende's 84th-minute goal for handball. Augsburg's only consolation chance evaporated – a psychological blow for the visitors.
Was Hoffenheim's victory deserved?
Entirely. Hoffenheim dominated with 60% possession, 31 shots, and 2.08 xG. Augsburg never threatened meaningfully.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Hoffenheim Seeks Confirmation Against Faltering Augsburg
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. A six-pointer for the hosts, a survival battle for Augsburg—yet the absence of genuine title-race drama makes this Saturday a chore rather than a spectacle.
The Setup
The Balance is unambiguous: 1899 Hoffenheim sits fifth with 23 points and a winning run, while FC Augsburg languishes 13th with just 13 points. Hoffenheim's Form is impressive—four wins in five—but the Stakes are modest: eight positions separate these sides, making this less title race than class divide. Augsburg's defence is haemorrhaging (2.08 goals conceded per match), whilst Hoffenheim's attack is clinical.
Key Battle
Grischa Prömel versus Augsburg's fragile midfield—whoever controls this duel dictates the tempo. The Hoffenheim metronome has three goals in five recent matches (7.5 average rating) and orchestrates possession. Augsburg simply lack the quality to resist.
Our Prediction
Hoffenheim dominate from kick-off, exploit Augsburg's defensive frailty, and win 2-1. Andrej Kramarić and Prömel strike; Augsburg scraps for counter-attacking chances. Finn Dahmen keeps the scoreline respectable with two crucial saves, but it's insufficient.