Match report

Hoffenheim Defeats Hamburg 4-1 in Bundesliga Clash

1899 Hoffenheim
1899 Hoffenheim
4–1
FT
Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV
Dec 13, 2025

1899 Hoffenheim secured a dominant 4-1 victory against Hamburger SV in a thrilling Bundesliga match. The hosts took control early with goals from G. Promel and O. Kabak, followed by further strikes from T. Lemperle and F. Asllani to cement their lead. Despite a late consolation goal for Hamburg by R. Philippe, Hoffenheim maintained their composure to secure all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: 1899 Hoffenheim 4-1 Hamburger SV
  • • Goals: G. Promel (8'), O. Kabak (31'), T. Lemperle (65'), F. Asllani (72') for Hoffenheim; R. Philippe (82') for Hamburg
  • • Yellow Cards: R. Konigsdorffer, Nicolás Capaldo for Hamburger SV; G. Promel for Hoffenheim

Lineups

1899 Hoffenheim

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Baumann (G)
  • 34 V. Coufal (D)
  • 2 R. Hranac (D)
  • 5 O. Kabak (D)
  • 21 A. Hajdari (D)
  • 6 G. Promel (M)
  • 7 L. Avdullahu (M)
  • 18 W. Burger (M)
  • 29 B. Toure (M)
  • 19 T. Lemperle (F)
  • 27 A. Kramaric (F)

Substitutes

  • 37 L. Philipp
  • 9 I. Bebou
  • 10 M. Damar
  • 11 F. Asllani
  • 15 V. Gendrey
  • 17 U. Tohumcu
  • 22 A. Prass
  • 23 A. Hlozek
  • 35 Arthur Chaves

Hamburger SV

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Heuer Fernandes (G)
  • 24 N. Capaldo (D)
  • 44 L. Vuskovic (D)
  • 25 J. Torunarigha (D)
  • 16 G. Gocholeishvili (M)
  • 6 A. S. Lokonga (M)
  • 23 J. Meffert (M)
  • 28 M. Muheim (M)
  • 20 F. Vieira (F)
  • 11 R. Konigsdorffer (F)
  • 45 F. Balde (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 D. Peretz
  • 2 W. Mikelbrencis
  • 13 G. Ramos
  • 22 A. Soumahoro
  • 8 D. Elfadli
  • 10 I. Pherai
  • 14 R. Philippe
  • 15 Y. Poulsen
  • 18 B. Jatta

Timeline

  1. 1899 Hoffenheim
    8' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Promel · Assist: W. Burger
  2. Hamburger SV
    29' Hamburger SV Card · Yellow Card
    R. Konigsdorffer

    Argument

  3. 1899 Hoffenheim
    31' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Kabak · Assist: G. Promel
  4. Hamburger SV
    46' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Gocholeishvili · On: R. Philippe
  5. Hamburger SV
    65' Hamburger SV Card · Yellow Card
    Nicolás Capaldo

    Argument

  6. 1899 Hoffenheim
    65' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Lemperle · Assist: Bazoumana Touré
  7. 1899 Hoffenheim
    67' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Kramaric · On: F. Asllani
  8. Hamburger SV
    67' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Meffert · On: D. Elfadli
  9. 1899 Hoffenheim
    72' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Asllani · Assist: A. Prass
  10. 1899 Hoffenheim
    74' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    G. Promel

    Foul

  11. Hamburger SV
    77' Hamburger SV Card · Yellow Card
    A. Lokonga

    Foul

  12. Hamburger SV
    78' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Konigsdorffer · On: Y. Poulsen
  13. Hamburger SV
    78' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Balde · On: B. Jatta
  14. 1899 Hoffenheim
    80' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Lemperle · On: I. Bebou
  15. 1899 Hoffenheim
    80' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Promel · On: A. Hlozek
  16. Hamburger SV
    82' Hamburger SV Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Philippe · Assist: Fábio Vieira
  17. Hamburger SV
    88' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Nicolás Capaldo · On: Aboubaka Soumahoro

Match Stats

Stat 1899 Hoffenheim Hamburger SV
Fouls 16 10
Pass Accuracy 87% 79%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 14
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 562 389
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 6 5
xG 1.31 1.38
Shots off Target 2 6
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 487 309
Shots Inside Box 9 8
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 1 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Hoffenheim's early goal by G. Promel at 8' set the tone and gave them a crucial psychological edge over Hamburg.
  • ▸ The introduction of substitutes like A. Kramaric for Hoffenheim and J. Meffert for Hamburg failed to shift momentum, as Hoffenheim maintained their strong performance.