Match report

Hoffenheim Defeats Frankfurt 3-1 in Bundesliga Clash

Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt
1–3
FT
1899 Hoffenheim
1899 Hoffenheim
Jan 24, 2026

1899 Hoffenheim stunned Eintracht Frankfurt in a dramatic Bundesliga match-up, turning around an early deficit to secure a crucial 3-1 victory. This result not only lifted Hoffenheim's spirits but also left Frankfurt questioning their defensive solidity as they lost ground in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Eintracht Frankfurt took the lead through A. Kalimuendo at 18th minute.
  • • M. Moerstedt equalized for Hoffenheim with an assist from W. Burger in the 52nd minute.
  • • O. Kabak scored a crucial second goal for Hoffenheim in the 60th minute, cementing their comeback.
  • • A. Amenda's own goal at 65 minutes further boosted Hoffenheim’s advantage.

Lineups

Eintracht Frankfurt

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 40 Kaua Santos (G)
  • 34 N. Collins (D)
  • 4 R. Koch (D)
  • 5 A. Amenda (D)
  • 13 R. Kristensen (M)
  • 8 F. Chaibi (M)
  • 15 E. Skhiri (M)
  • 21 N. Brown (M)
  • 20 R. Doan (F)
  • 42 C. Y. Uzun (F)
  • 25 A. Kalimuendo (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 M. Zetterer
  • 3 A. Theate
  • 6 O. Hojlund
  • 7 A. Knauff
  • 16 H. Larsson
  • 19 J. Bahoya
  • 26 K. Kosugi
  • 27 M. Gotze
  • 29 A. Amaimouni

1899 Hoffenheim

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Baumann (G)
  • 5 O. Kabak (D)
  • 21 A. Hajdari (D)
  • 13 Bernardo (D)
  • 34 V. Coufal (M)
  • 7 L. Avdullahu (M)
  • 18 W. Burger (M)
  • 22 A. Prass (M)
  • 27 A. Kramaric (F)
  • 11 F. Asllani (F)
  • 33 M. Moerstedt (F)

Substitutes

  • 37 L. Philipp
  • 2 R. Hranac
  • 6 G. Promel
  • 9 I. Bebou
  • 10 M. Damar
  • 15 V. Gendrey
  • 25 K. Akpoguma
  • 29 B. Toure

Timeline

  1. Eintracht Frankfurt
    18' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Kalimuendo
  2. 1899 Hoffenheim
    44' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    Vladimír Coufal

    Foul

  3. 1899 Hoffenheim
    45'+2 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    A. Hajdari

    Foul

  4. 1899 Hoffenheim
    52' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Moerstedt · Assist: W. Burger
  5. 1899 Hoffenheim
    60' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Kabak
  6. Eintracht Frankfurt
    61' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Y. Uzun · On: A. Knauff
  7. Eintracht Frankfurt
    61' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Chaibi · On: H. Larsson
  8. 1899 Hoffenheim
    65' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Own Goal
    A. Amenda
  9. 1899 Hoffenheim
    67' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Kramaric · On: G. Promel
  10. Eintracht Frankfurt
    72' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Kalimuendo · On: J. Bahoya
  11. Eintracht Frankfurt
    72' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Nnamdi Collins · On: A. Amaimouni
  12. 1899 Hoffenheim
    76' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Moerstedt · On: I. Bebou
  13. 1899 Hoffenheim
    90'+2 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Asllani · On: M. Damar
  14. 1899 Hoffenheim
    90' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    L. Avdullahu

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Eintracht Frankfurt 1899 Hoffenheim
Fouls 8 16
Pass Accuracy 73% 79%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 10
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 431 478
Yellow Cards 0 4
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 3 5
xG 0.59 1.35
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 315 379
Shots Inside Box 5 8
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Hoffenheim's equalizing effort through M. Moerstedt marked a significant turning point in the match, shifting momentum away from Frankfurt.
  • ▸ O. Kabak's goal shortly after further demoralized Eintracht Frankfurt and solidified Hoffenheim’s lead, making it extremely difficult for Frankfurt to stage a comeback.