Match report

1899 Hoffenheim Defeats Union Berlin 3–1 in Bundesliga

1899 Hoffenheim
1899 Hoffenheim
3–1
FT
Union Berlin
Union Berlin
Jan 31, 2026

1899 Hoffenheim secured a commanding 3–1 victory against Union Berlin at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena in their Bundesliga clash on January 31. The match featured two goals from Andrej Kramaric, an own goal, and a late consolation for Union Berlin by Rani Khedira.

Key Facts

  • • Andrej Kramaric scored twice (penalty at 42' and normal goal at 45') for Hoffenheim.
  • • Diogo Leite conceded an own goal for Union Berlin at 47'.
  • • Rani Khedira scored a consolation goal for Union Berlin at 68'.
  • • A. Hajdari (Hoffenheim) and S. Nsoki (Union Berlin) received yellow cards early on.
  • • T. Lemperle replaced M. Moerstedt in the first half for Hoffenheim.

Lineups

1899 Hoffenheim

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 13 Bernardo
  • 15 V. Gendrey
  • 25 K. Akpoguma
  • 10 M. Damar
  • 22 A. Prass
  • 48 L. Djuric
  • 9 I. Bebou
  • 33 M. Moerstedt
  • 37 L. Philipp

Union Berlin

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Ronnow (G)
  • 5 D. Doekhi (D)
  • 14 L. Querfeld (D)
  • 4 D. Leite (D)
  • 19 J. Haberer (M)
  • 8 R. Khedira (M)
  • 6 A. Kemlein (M)
  • 34 S. Nsoki (M)
  • 7 O. Burke (F)
  • 11 Jeong Woo-Yeong (F)
  • 23 A. Ilic (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 M. Raab
  • 28 C. Trimmel
  • 39 D. Kohn
  • 13 A. Schafer
  • 17 D. Preu
  • 21 T. Skarke
  • 33 A. Kral
  • 9 L. Burcu
  • 10 I. Ansah

Timeline

  1. 1899 Hoffenheim
    8' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    A. Hajdari

    Foul

  2. Union Berlin
    21' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    S. Nsoki

    Persistent fouling

  3. 1899 Hoffenheim
    42' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Penalty
    A. Kramaric
  4. 1899 Hoffenheim
    45' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Kramaric · Assist: Bazoumana Touré
  5. 1899 Hoffenheim
    46' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Lemperle · On: M. Moerstedt
  6. 1899 Hoffenheim
    47' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Own Goal
    Diogo Leite
  7. Union Berlin
    54' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Nsoki · On: D. Kohn
  8. Union Berlin
    54' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jeong Woo-Yeong · On: A. Schafer
  9. Union Berlin
    54' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Burke · On: I. Ansah
  10. Union Berlin
    57' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    A. Ilic

    Argument

  11. Union Berlin
    68' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    Rani Khedira
  12. Union Berlin
    70' Union Berlin Var · Goal confirmed
    Rani Khedira
  13. Union Berlin
    75' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Diogo Leite · On: L. Burcu
  14. 1899 Hoffenheim
    78' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Asllani · On: I. Bebou
  15. 1899 Hoffenheim
    83' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Kramaric · On: A. Prass
  16. Union Berlin
    83' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Kemlein · On: A. Kral
  17. 1899 Hoffenheim
    84' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    A. Prass

    Foul

  18. 1899 Hoffenheim
    90'+1 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Bazoumana Touré · On: K. Akpoguma

Match Stats

Stat 1899 Hoffenheim Union Berlin
Fouls 11 18
Pass Accuracy 78% 62%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 16
Corners 3 10
Total Passes 449 286
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 1.37 1.84
Shots off Target 4 8
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 351 176
Shots Inside Box 7 12
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Andrej Kramaric's penalty kick at 42' broke the deadlock and set Hoffenheim on course for victory.
  • ▸ The own goal from Diogo Leite further extended Hoffenheim’s lead, solidifying their control of the match.