Bundesliga Gameweek 3
1899 Hoffenheim 2 - 1 FT VfB Stuttgart
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
13' Adam Hloลพek (Bambasรฉ Contรฉ)
โ Angelo Stiller โYanik Spalt 35'
45'+4 Adam Hloลพek
HT
55' โ Bambasรฉ Contรฉ โPatrick Wimmer
63' Wouter Burger
โ Ermedin Demiroviฤ โDeniz Undav 65'
โ Chris Fรผhrich โBilal El Khannouss 65'
67' Adam Hloลพek (Adam Daghim)
69' โ Mats Rots โKoki Machida
69' โ Vladimรญr Coufal โValentin Gendrey
โ Josha Vagnoman โJamie Leweling 81'
โ Ramon Hendriks โLeo Sauer 81'
82' โ Adam Hloลพek โAndrej Kramariฤ
82' โ Tim Lemperle โFisnik Asllani
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
Vladimรญr Coufal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Ozan Kabak 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Albian Hajdari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mats Rots 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Bambasรฉ Contรฉ 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Leon Avdullahu 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Wouter Burger
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Adam Daghim
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Adam Hloลพek 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.4
Rating
Tim Lemperle
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Luca Philipp 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Valentin Gendrey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robin Hranรกฤ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koki Machida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan De Cat
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrick Wimmer
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Fisnik Asllani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrej Kramariฤ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Moerstedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
VfB Stuttgart
Goalkeepers
Fabian Bredlow 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Finn Jeltsch
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Julian Chabot
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ramon Hendriks 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Josha Vagnoman
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Grischa Prรถmel
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Angelo Stiller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
35
Entry
Maximilian Mittelstรคdt 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ermedin Demiroviฤ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Chris Fรผhrich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Forwards
Dลพenan Pejฤinoviฤ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Marius Funk
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Y. Spalt
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Leonidas Stergiou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximilian Herwerth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atakan Karazor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bilal El Khannouss
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamie Leweling
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leo Sauer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Deniz Undav
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2026 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 3 - 3 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 12/20/2025 | VfB Stuttgart | 0 - 0 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | MHPArena |
| 02/23/2025 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 1 - 1 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 10/06/2024 | VfB Stuttgart | 1 - 1 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | MHPArena |
| 03/16/2024 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 0 - 3 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 10/28/2023 | VfB Stuttgart | 2 - 3 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | Stuttgart Arena |
| 05/27/2023 | VfB Stuttgart | 1 - 1 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | Mercedes-Benz-Arena |
| 01/24/2023 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 2 - 2 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 02/25/2022 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 2 - 1 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 10/02/2021 | VfB Stuttgart | 3 - 1 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | Mercedes-Benz-Arena |
05/02/2026
12/20/2025
02/23/2025
10/06/2024
03/16/2024
10/28/2023
05/27/2023
01/24/2023
02/25/2022
10/02/2021
1899 Hoffenheim Win
VfB Stuttgart Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +12
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -11
P: 4 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
1899 Hoffenheim
VfB Stuttgart
1899 Hoffenheim
VfB Stuttgart
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Hloลพek Brace Ignites Hoffenheim's Season
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. Our verdict is that Hoffenheimโs ruthless finishing finally clicked to drag them out of their early-season slump in a breathless encounter.
Opening Act
1899 Hoffenheim desperately needed a spark at the SNP Arena, having started the campaign with back-to-back defeats. They found it quickly against VfB Stuttgart. The Intensity was palpable from the very first whistle as the hosts pressed high, leading to an immediate and decisive breakthrough. In the 13th minute, Bambasรฉ Contรฉ slipped a remarkably clever ball through the lines to find Adam Hloลพek. The forward finished emphatically to set a furious early tone. Stuttgart responded by settling into their passing rhythm, eventually boasting 57 percent of the ball to establish a period of controlled possession. Despite dictating the midfield areas and launching several dangerous attacks, the visitors initially struggled to break down a resolute home block, setting the stage for a highly dramatic end to the opening half.
The Pivot
The game's Balance shifted wildly around the interval, providing a perfect snapshot of the chaos. Deep into first-half stoppage time, Hoffenheim thought they had a golden chance to double their lead from the penalty spot, but a crucial VAR review overturned the foul against Hloลพek. That massive reprieve breathed fresh life into the Stuttgart camp. Just three minutes after the restart, Maximilian Mittelstรคdt lashed home a brilliant equalizer, completely changing the complexion of the afternoon. Suddenly, the visitors looked poised to complete the turnaround. A relentless barrage of 36 combined shots turned the pitch into an absolute shooting gallery, with both goalkeepers forced into a string of acrobatic reflex saves. Yet, amidst the relentless end-to-end action, it was the hosts who somehow managed to keep their nerve.
Resolution
The decisive blow finally arrived in the 67th minute, underscoring the massive Stakes for a Hoffenheim side desperate to escape the relegation playoff zone. Adam Daghim carved open the fatigued Stuttgart defence with a pristine pass, finding Hloลพek in space once again. The dynamic attacker made no mistake, sealing a brilliant brace and restoring the home side's advantage. Stuttgart threw bodies forward in a frantic bid to salvage a point, forcing a grand total of ten spectacular saves between the two keepers by full-time. The final whistle brought immense relief to the passionate home supporters. Our take is that this gritty, hard-fought 2-1 victory not only secures their first points of the campaign but also provides a vital psychological platform for the grueling season ahead.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
In the 45th minute, VAR overturned a penalty awarded to Adam Hloลพek, maintaining a one-goal deficit and allowing Stuttgart to score their equalizer shortly after the break.
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.
Early Survival Scramble at the SNP Arena
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. Our verdict: A low-appeal clash between two struggling sides that already feels like a crucial relegation battle.
The Setup
Alarm bells are ringing early for both 1899 Hoffenheim and VfB Stuttgart. Heading into this September 12, 2026 clash at the SNP Arena, neither side has managed to put a point on the board. A disastrous Form rating tells the story of leaky defenses, with Stuttgart shipping five goals and Hoffenheim three in their openers. The Balance of this fixture is incredibly tight, offering a genuine six-pointer feel even this early in the calendar. However, the overall Stakes remain modest given the massive stretch of the season ahead. Fans looking for high-end Stars might be disappointed, but the sheer desperation for survival points adds a gritty edge to the proceedings.
Key Battle
The flanks will decide this tense affair. Hoffenheim's T. Lemperle found the back of the net in his first outing and looks like their primary attacking outlet right now. He will be up against Stuttgart's energetic wide man J. Vagnoman, who has been a rare bright spark for the visitors and poses a dual threat at both ends of the pitch.
Our Prediction
We expect a nervous, disjointed encounter. Stuttgart's defense looks highly vulnerable after a heavy opening loss, but Hoffenheim lacks the ruthless attacking edge to completely dismantle them. A scrappy 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, leaving both sets of supporters anxious about the long season ahead.