Bundesliga Regular Season - 12
1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 0 FT FC Augsburg
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
↓ H. Massengo ↑E. Rexhbecaj 46'
↓ M. Komur ↑K. Jakic 46'
59' ↓ F. Asllani ↑A. Kramaric
60' ↓ B. Toure ↑M. Moerstedt
↓ D. Giannoulis ↑P. Tietz 71'
↓ C. Zesiger ↑M. Wolf 71'
72' ↓ Bernardo ↑O. Kabak
72' ↓ G. Promel ↑A. Prass
74' Max Moerstedt
↓ A. Kade ↑A. Claude-Maurice 82'
Samuel Essende 84'
85' ↓ T. Lemperle ↑M. Damar
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
1899 Hoffenheim
Goalkeepers
O. Baumann 
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
V. Coufal 
ARCHITECT
2
key passes
2
key passes
0
assists
49%
pass acc
R. Hranac 
PROVOCATEUR
3
fouls won
3
fouls won
8
Duels Won
0
pens won
A. 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
G. Promel 
STORMTROOPER
2
shots
2
shots
0
goals
1
on target
L. Avdullahu 
MAGNET
80
activity
80
activity
77
passes
3
duels
W. Burger 
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
F. Asllani
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
5
Duels Won
0
pens won
Forwards
B. Toure
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
T. Lemperle
LATE SHIFT
5
late mins
5
late mins
85
total mins
85
entry
BENCH
L. Philipp 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
O. Kabak
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
0
on target
V. Gendrey
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
A. Prass
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
18
total mins
Started
entry
M. Damar
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
10
total mins
Started
entry
U. Tohumcu
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
I. Bebou
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
A. Kramaric
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
31
total mins
Started
entry
M. Moerstedt
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
30
total mins
Started
entry
FC Augsburg
Goalkeepers
F. Dahmen
ARCHITECT
1
key passes
1
key passes
0
assists
29%
pass acc
Defenders
N. Banks
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
C. Matsima 
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
2
tackles
56%
duel win %
C. Zesiger 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
mistake
0
mistake
0
fouls
6.3
rating
Midfielders
A. Kade
ARCHITECT
3
key passes
3
key passes
0
assists
16%
pass acc
R. Fellhauer
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
9
Duels Won
0
pens won
H. Massengo
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
45
total mins
46
entry
D. Giannoulis 
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
2
interceptions
1
blocks
Forwards
F. Rieder
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
M. Komur
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
45
total mins
46
entry
S. Essende
PROVOCATEUR
3
fouls won
3
fouls won
7
Duels Won
0
pens won
BENCH
N. Labrovic
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
M. Pedersen
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
E. Rexhbecaj
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
45
total mins
Started
entry
A. Maier
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
K. Jakic
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
45
total mins
Started
entry
A. Claude-Maurice
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
8
total mins
Started
entry
M. Wolf
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
19
total mins
Started
entry
P. Tietz
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
19
total mins
Started
entry
E. Saad
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/03/2025 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 1 - 1 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 06/01/2025 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 3 - 1 | FC Augsburg | Friendlies Clubs | WWK Arena |
| 10/11/2024 | FC Augsburg | 0 - 0 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
| 07/04/2024 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 3 - 1 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 06/01/2024 | FC Augsburg | 1 - 0 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Friendlies Clubs | WWK Arena |
| 11/11/2023 | FC Augsburg | 1 - 1 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
| 17/02/2023 | FC Augsburg | 1 - 0 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
| 27/08/2022 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 1 - 0 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 08/01/2022 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 3 - 1 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
29/03/2025
06/01/2025
10/11/2024
07/04/2024
06/01/2024
11/11/2023
17/02/2023
27/08/2022
08/01/2022
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: 12 GD: -12
P: 12 GD: -8
P: 12 GD: -17
P: 12 GD: -14
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +56
P: 19 GD: +21
P: 20 GD: +20
P: 20 GD: +10
P: 20 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -3
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 19 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -14
P: 20 GD: -16
P: 20 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -16
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Hoffenheim Eases Past Augsburg as VAR Writes the Final Act
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. 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.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Hoffenheim Seeks Confirmation Against Faltering Augsburg
Average Entertainment 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.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only for Hoffenheim or Augsburg supporters. The absent title-race tension and clear favourite make this obligation, not entertainment.
What's the predicted outcome?
Hoffenheim 2-1 Augsburg. The hosts control possession; Augsburg's defence is the weak link.
Where are Hoffenheim and Augsburg in the league table?
Hoffenheim: 5th with 23 points. Augsburg: 13th with 13 points. An eight-position gap defines the gulf.
What is Hoffenheim's current form?
Excellent: four wins in five (WDWWW). Hoffenheim are in the ascendancy and clinical in attack.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Grischa Prömel: 3 goals and 1 assist in 5 matches, 7.5 average rating. Hoffenheim's midfield engine.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.