Match report

RB Leipzig Defeats 1899 Hoffenheim 2-0 in DFB Pokal

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
2–0
FT
1899 Hoffenheim
1899 Hoffenheim
Oct 31, 2018

RB Leipzig proved too strong for 1899 Hoffenheim, defeating them 2-0 in the DFB Pokal. Timo Werner scored both goals, securing RB Leipzig's place in the next round of the competition. Hoffenheim struggled to find their footing after conceding early, with RB Leipzig's defense remaining solid throughout.

Key Facts

  • • Timo Werner scored both goals (48' and 56')
  • • Ermin Bičakčić received a yellow card for Hoffenheim (27')
  • • Joelinton was substituted out for Hoffenheim (36')
  • • Timothy Castagne substituted for Leipzig (46')

Lineups

RB Leipzig

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gulácsi (G)
  • 23 M. Halstenberg (D)
  • 16 L. Klostermann (D)
  • 5 D. Upamecano (D)
  • 6 I. Konaté (D)
  • 13 S. Ilsanker (M)
  • 44 K. Kampl (M)
  • 31 D. Demme (M)
  • 7 M. Sabitzer (M)
  • 9 Y. Poulsen (F)
  • 29 J. Augustin (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 T. Werner
  • 27 K. Laimer
  • 22 N. Mukiele
  • 4 W. Orban
  • 17 Bruma
  • 20 Matheus Cunha
  • 21 M. Müller

1899 Hoffenheim

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 36 G. Kobel (G)
  • 22 K. Vogt (D)
  • 4 E. Bičakčić (D)
  • 2 J. Brenet (D)
  • 15 K. Nuhu (D)
  • 16 N. Schulz (M)
  • 13 L. Bittencourt (M)
  • 10 K. Demirbay (M)
  • 28 Á. Szalai (F)
  • 27 A. Kramarić (F)
  • 19 I. Belfodil (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 Joelinton
  • 9 R. Nelson
  • 32 V. Grifo
  • 6 H. Nordtveit
  • 17 S. Zuber
  • 25 K. Akpoguma
  • 33 A. Stolz

Timeline

  1. 1899 Hoffenheim
    27' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    Ermin Bičakčić
  2. 1899 Hoffenheim
    36' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Á. Szalai · On: Joelinton
  3. RB Leipzig
    46' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Augustin · On: T. Werner
  4. RB Leipzig
    48' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Werner · Assist: M. Halstenberg
  5. RB Leipzig
    56' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Werner · Assist: Y. Poulsen
  6. 1899 Hoffenheim
    57' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Bittencourt · On: R. Nelson
  7. 1899 Hoffenheim
    67' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ermin Bičakčić · On: V. Grifo
  8. RB Leipzig
    79' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Kampl · On: Konrad Laimer
  9. RB Leipzig
    90' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Sabitzer · On: N. Mukiele

Match Stats

Stat RB Leipzig 1899 Hoffenheim
Fouls 9 10
Pass Accuracy 79% 77%
Offsides 8 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 7 11
Corners 3 8
Total Passes 468 475
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 3 1
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 371 365
Shots Inside Box 5 2
Saves 1 0
Shots Outside Box 2 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game shifted in Leipzig's favor after T. Werner's first goal in the 48th minute, providing a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Hoffenheim's substitution of Joelinton for Á. Szalai (36') did not help their cause as Leipzig continued to dominate.