1899 Hoffenheim
Borussia Dortmund
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2.11
Expected Goals (xG)
0.57
Passing by
309 (82%)
Accurate passes
357 (82%)
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1
G
Oliver Baumann (C)
7.0
13
d
Bernard
7.2
21
d
Albian Hajdari
7.2
5
d
Ozan Kabak
6.6
34
d
Vladimir Koufal
7.2
M
Wouter Burger
31′ Unsportsmanlike conduct
7
M
Leon Abdullah
7.5
29
M
Bazoumana Toure
6.5
11
M
Noble Asllani
6.2
M
Andrej Kramarić
41′
90+8′
19
F
Tim Lemperle
6.5
1
G
Gregor Kobel
6.9
d
Nico Schlotterbeck (C)
84′ Stumbled
3
d
Waldemar Anton
7.2
25
d
Niklas Sule
6.3
24
M
Daniel Svensson
6.6
7
M
Jobe Bellingham
6.2
20
M
Marcel Sabitzer
6.6
M
Julian Ryerson
90+7′ Unsportsmanlike conduct
14
F
Maximilian Beier
6.7
17
F
Carney Chukwuemeka
6.2
21
F
Fabio Silva
6.2
Bundesliga classification – Bundesliga
Qualification/Relegation
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- Relegation Playoffs
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Andrej Kramarić sealed 1899 Hoffenheim’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund with two crucial penalties at the PreZero Arena.
Hoffenheim went into this Bundesliga clash sitting sixth in the table, desperate to improve on their recent form. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund came in second, hoping to maintain their strong pursuit of the league leaders.
The game started with tactical caution from both sides. Neither team found an early rhythm, but the tension grew as the first half progressed towards the break.
The breakthrough came in the 41st minute. After a foul in the area, Andrej Kramarić stepped forward and calmly scored the penalty into the net to give the home side the lead.
Hoffenheim carried that momentum into the locker room. They defended their small advantage with discipline, frustrating the visitors for the first 45 minutes.
In the second half, Dortmund tried harder to get an equaliser. They controlled the ball well, but Hoffenheim’s defense remained organized and difficult to break down.
Over time, the game came to life. Serhou Guirassy found the back of the net in the 87th minute, seemingly securing a valuable point for the visitors.
Dortmund pressed for a winner, but the final moments brought heartbreak. A late foul in the box gave Hoffenheim a second penalty in stoppage time.
Kramarić kept his composure once again. He fired home his second shot in the 98th minute, sealing an impressive win for the home side.
The statistics highlighted a close contest. Hoffenheim managed an Expected Goals (xG) figure of 2.11 from 13 total shots, while Dortmund finished with 0.57 xG from seven attempts.
Dortmund had 54% of the possession but struggled to create consistent danger. Hoffenheim’s efficiency from the spot ultimately proved the difference in this high-stakes encounter.
This result leaves Hoffenheim with 51 points, strengthening their position in the top six. Dortmund remain second, although they have missed a key chance to close the gap at the top.
