Bundesliga Regular Season - 14
1899 Hoffenheim 4 - 1 FT Hamburger SV
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
8' G. Promel (W. Burger)
R. Konigsdorffer 29'
31' O. Kabak (G. Promel)
HT
↓ G. Gocholeishvili ↑R. Philippe 46'
65' T. Lemperle (B. Toure)
N. Capaldo 65'
67' ↓ B. Toure ↑A. Prass
67' ↓ A. Kramaric ↑F. Asllani
↓ J. Meffert ↑D. Elfadli 67'
72' F. Asllani (A. Prass)
74' G. Promel
A. S. Lokonga 77'
↓ R. Konigsdorffer ↑Y. Poulsen 78'
↓ F. Balde ↑B. Jatta 78'
79' ↓ T. Lemperle ↑I. Bebou
80' ↓ G. Promel ↑A. Hlozek
R. Philippe (F. Vieira) 82'
↓ N. Capaldo ↑A. Soumahoro 88'
88' ↓ V. Coufal ↑V. Gendrey
R. Philippe (R. Philippe) 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
1899 Hoffenheim
Goalkeepers
Oliver Baumann 
SUNDAY LEAGUER
5.7
rating
5.7
rating
0
duels lost
27
poss lost
Defenders
Vladimír Coufal 
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
6
Duels Won
0
pens won
Robin Hranáč 
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
2
tackles
86%
duel win %
Ozan Kabak 
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
Albian Hajdari 
NPC
95
minutes
95
minutes
47%
pass acc
6.9
rating
Midfielders
Grischa Prömel
SNIPER
50%
conversion
50%
conversion
1
goals
2
shots
Leon Avdullahu 
MAGNET
89
activity
89
activity
87
passes
2
duels
Wouter Burger 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
mistake
0
mistake
2
fouls
6.9
rating
Bazoumana Touré 
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
2
interceptions
0
blocks
Forwards
Tim Lemperle
SNIPER
50%
conversion
50%
conversion
1
goals
2
shots
Andrej Kramarić
NPC
67
minutes
67
minutes
21%
pass acc
6.6
rating
BENCH
Luca Philipp 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Alexander Prass 
SUPER SUB
0
impact
0
impact
28
minutes
7.5
rating
Arthur Chaves 
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Valentin Gendrey
CAMEO
7
minutes
7
minutes
1
touches
None
events
Muhammed Damar
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Umut Tohumcu
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Fisnik Asllani
SUPER SUB
0
impact
0
impact
28
minutes
7.9
rating
Adam Hložek
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ihlas Bebou
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hamburger SV
Goalkeepers
Daniel Heuer Fernandes 
SIEVE
33%
save %
33%
save %
4
conceded
2
saves
Defenders
Nicolás Capaldo
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
3
interceptions
0
blocks
Luka Vušković
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
2
tackles
100%
duel win %
Jordan Torunarigha
SUNDAY LEAGUER
5.3
rating
5.3
rating
2
duels lost
31
poss lost
Midfielders
Giorgi Gocholeishvili
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Albert Sambi Lokonga
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
0
interceptions
2
blocks
Jonas Meffert
NPC
67
minutes
67
minutes
28%
pass acc
6.7
rating
Miro Muheim
PROVOCATEUR
4
fouls won
4
fouls won
9
Duels Won
0
pens won
Forwards
Fábio Vieira
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
2
tackles
44%
duel win %
Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer 
ARCHITECT
2
key passes
2
key passes
0
assists
12%
pass acc
Fabio Baldé 
DRIBBLER
5
dribbles
5
dribbles
7
attempts
71%
success %
BENCH
Daniel Peretz
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
William Mikelbrencis
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Aboubaka Soumahoro
CAMEO
7
minutes
7
minutes
1
touches
None
events
Guilherme Ramos
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Daniel Elfadli
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Bakery Jatta
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Immanuel Pherai
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Rayan Philippe 
CLUTCH HERO
0
goal time
0
goal time
0
impact
7.5
rating
Yussuf Poulsen
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/04/2018 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 2 - 0 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | WIRSOL Rhein-Neckar-Arena |
| 26/11/2017 | Hamburger SV | 3 - 0 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | Volksparkstadion |
| 08/04/2017 | Hamburger SV | 2 - 1 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | Volksparkstadion |
| 20/11/2016 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 2 - 2 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | WIRSOL Rhein-Neckar-Arena |
| 19/03/2016 | Hamburger SV | 1 - 3 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | Volksparkstadion |
| 23/10/2015 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 0 - 1 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | WIRSOL Rhein-Neckar-Arena |
| 14/03/2015 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 3 - 0 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | Wirsol Rhein-Neckar-Arena (Sinsheim) |
| 19/10/2014 | Hamburger SV | 1 - 1 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | Imtech Arena (Hamburg) |
| 01/02/2014 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 3 - 0 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | Wirsol Rhein-Neckar-Arena (Sinsheim) |
| 17/08/2013 | Hamburger SV | 1 - 5 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | Imtech Arena (Hamburg) |
14/04/2018
26/11/2017
08/04/2017
20/11/2016
19/03/2016
23/10/2015
14/03/2015
19/10/2014
01/02/2014
17/08/2013
1899 Hoffenheim Win
Hamburger SV Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +40
P: 14 GD: +13
P: 14 GD: +12
P: 14 GD: +11
P: 14 GD: +9
P: 14 GD: +3
P: 14 GD: 0
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -10
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 14 GD: -11
P: 14 GD: -13
P: 14 GD: -17
League Standings
P: 19 GD: +56
P: 19 GD: +21
P: 18 GD: +16
P: 19 GD: +10
P: 18 GD: +12
P: 18 GD: +10
P: 19 GD: -1
P: 19 GD: -3
P: 19 GD: -6
P: 19 GD: -4
P: 19 GD: -9
P: 19 GD: -13
P: 19 GD: -14
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 18 GD: -14
P: 19 GD: -11
P: 18 GD: -15
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Hoffenheim Dismantle Hamburg in Clinical Display – Prömels Masterclass Decides
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. At the PreZero Arena, Hamburg suffered a humbling defeat that deepens their relegation fight: Hoffenheim dominated with relentless intensity and surgical finishing.
Lightning Strike – Prömels Early Blitzkrieg Sets the Tone
Hoffenheim needed no warm-up period. Grischa Prömels eighth-minute opener—delivered by Willy Burger—was a sucker punch. The balance was destroyed instantly. Hoffenheim controlled 60% possession, but the numbers only tell half the story: ten shots, six on target, revealed clinical intensity Hamburg never seriously countered. The early strike was no fluke—it was the output of a team in full flow.
Kabak's Header and the Substitute Revolution
When Ozan Kabak powered home a header in the 31st minute for 2-0 (Prömels assist again), the match was finished. Yet Hamburger SV refused to surrender. The substitution gambit brought life: Ronny Philippe arrived at half-time and struck immediately (82nd). Simultaneously, Hoffenheim's bench declared its strength: Fisnik Asllani entered in the 67th minute and needed just five minutes to find the net—a textbook super-sub moment that cranked the intensity higher.
The Drama of a Missed Reprieve
Hamburg's glimmer of hope extinguished in the 91st: Philippe stepped up to the spot and failed. A symbol for an afternoon of squandered chances. Hoffenheim fired 10 shots; Hamburg 13—yet efficiency was worlds apart (xG: 1.31 vs. 0.49). Lemperles 65th-minute goal capped the rout. Hoffenheim climbs to fourth; Hamburg sinks deeper into the relegation mire. The stakes of this defeat cut deep.
Key Questions
Was Philippe's penalty miss the turning point?
No—the match was decided by the 31st minute. The penalty miss (91st) was merely the punctuation mark on an already lost battle.
What sparked this goal-heavy spectacle?
Hoffenheim's clinical efficiency (6/10 on target) collided with Hamburg's defensive chaos. Early goals and substitute quality made the difference decisive.
How did substitutes reshape the match?
Both Asllani and Philippe scored off the bench. Hoffenheim's depth proved decisive—Hamburg couldn't match the dynamic energy shift.
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.
Burger's Blaze Burns Hamburg's Hopes
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. A chasm separates these two: Hoffenheim eyes a top-four push, while Hamburg clings to survival in the Bundesliga's lower reaches.
The Setup
The Balance is stark. Hoffenheim sits fifth with 23 points from 12 matches; Hamburg languishes 15th with a meagre 12. This isn't a six-pointer—it's a mismatch. Hoffenheim's attack has fired 25 goals while Hamburg's defence has conceded 18. The Form tells the story: Hoffenheim collects wins (WDWWW), Hamburg spirals (WLDLL). Both defences leak, but only Hoffenheim can score their way through it. The Stars favour the hosts, with Wouter Burger orchestrating from midfield in devastating fashion.
Key Battle
Burger's midfield mastery versus Hamburg's fragile shape—this is the gulf between classes. The Hoffenheim playmaker has delivered three goals and two assists across five recent matches (7.6 average rating), dictating tempo and creating chaos. Grischa Prömel will graft to contain him, but Hamburg's defensive architecture simply isn't built to withstand sustained pressure from a team clicking on all cylinders.
Our Prediction
Hoffenheim 2–0 or 3–1. The hosts dominate possession, press high, and suffocate Hamburg's limited creativity. Burger orchestrates the midfield press; the wide players expose Hamburg's fullbacks. One goal arrives from a set-piece, another from flowing combination play. Hamburg offers resistance but no real threat—a day of damage control with no redemption.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
If dominant performances appeal to you, yes. Hoffenheim will demonstrate clinical efficiency. Competitive drama? Don't count on it.
What's the predicted outcome?
Hoffenheim win at 53.8% probability. A comfortable victory is forecast; Hamburg lack the tools to compete.
Where are both teams in the league table?
Hoffenheim 5th (23 points), Hamburg 15th (12 points). An 11-point chasm separates them—a table apart.
What is Hoffenheim's current form?
Excellent: WDWWW. Four wins in five matches. Hoffenheim are in the ascendancy.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Wouter Burger (Hoffenheim): 3 goals and 2 assists in 5 matches, 7.6 average rating. Peak form.
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.