Match report

1899 Hoffenheim Defeats Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 in Bundesliga Clash

1899 Hoffenheim
1899 Hoffenheim
1–0
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Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
Jan 17, 2026

1899 Hoffenheim stunned Bayer Leverkusen with a narrow but decisive win at home, sealing their victory through an early strike from W. Burger in the 9th minute. Despite several substitutions and multiple yellow cards, Hoffenheim held on to secure a crucial three points in the Bundesliga.

Key Facts

  • • 1899 Hoffenheim defeated Bayer Leverkusen with a final score of 1-0.
  • • W. Burger scored the only goal for Hoffenheim in the 9th minute.
  • • Bayer Leverkusen made several substitutions but failed to break through Hoffenheim's defense.
  • • Hoffenheim received two yellow cards, both early in the match: W. Burger (48') and R. Hranac (62').
  • • J. Quansah of Bayer Leverkusen was also shown a yellow card late in the game at 84'.

Lineups

1899 Hoffenheim

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Baumann (G)
  • 34 V. Coufal (D)
  • 2 R. Hranac (D)
  • 21 A. Hajdari (D)
  • 13 Bernardo (D)
  • 7 L. Avdullahu (M)
  • 18 W. Burger (M)
  • 27 A. Kramaric (M)
  • 11 F. Asllani (M)
  • 22 A. Prass (M)
  • 19 T. Lemperle (F)

Substitutes

  • 37 L. Philipp
  • 25 K. Akpoguma
  • 15 V. Gendrey
  • 5 O. Kabak
  • 10 M. Damar
  • 6 G. Promel
  • 33 M. Moerstedt
  • 29 B. Toure
  • 9 I. Bebou

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Flekken (G)
  • 8 R. Andrich (D)
  • 5 L. Bade (D)
  • 4 J. Quansah (D)
  • 13 Arthur (M)
  • 6 E. Fernandez (M)
  • 24 A. Garcia (M)
  • 20 A. Grimaldo (M)
  • 10 M. Tillman (F)
  • 19 E. Poku (F)
  • 14 P. Schick (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 J. Blaswich
  • 21 Lucas
  • 44 J. Belocian
  • 7 J. Hofmann
  • 30 I. Maza
  • 11 M. Terrier
  • 18 A. Sarco
  • 23 N. Tella
  • 35 C. Kofane

Timeline

  1. 1899 Hoffenheim
    9' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Burger
  2. Bayer Leverkusen
    46' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Arthur · On: I. Maza
  3. Bayer Leverkusen
    46' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Fernandez · On: C. M. Kofane
  4. 1899 Hoffenheim
    48' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    W. Burger

    Foul

  5. Bayer Leverkusen
    60' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mark Flekken · On: Janis Blaswich
  6. 1899 Hoffenheim
    62' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    R. Hranac

    Foul

  7. 1899 Hoffenheim
    69' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Asllani · On: G. Promel
  8. Bayer Leverkusen
    74' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Poku · On: N. Tella
  9. 1899 Hoffenheim
    79' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Prass · On: V. Gendrey
  10. 1899 Hoffenheim
    79' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Kramaric · On: M. Moerstedt
  11. Bayer Leverkusen
    81' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Unknown player · On: J. Hofmann
  12. Bayer Leverkusen
    84' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    J. Quansah

    Foul

  13. 1899 Hoffenheim
    90'+1 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Lemperle · On: I. Bebou

Match Stats

Stat 1899 Hoffenheim Bayer Leverkusen
Fouls 17 7
Pass Accuracy 76% 82%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 8
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 347 576
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 8 2
xG 1.55 0.96
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 38% 62%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 265 470
Shots Inside Box 12 4
Saves 2 7
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by W. Burger in the 9th minute set the tone for the match, giving Hoffenheim an immediate psychological advantage.
  • ▸ Bayer Leverkusen's inability to find the equalizer despite their numerical and strategic changes throughout the game was a significant turning point.