Holstein Kiel vs TSG Hoffenheim: 1-1 draw

Holstein Kiel vs TSG Hoffenheim: match summary

The goals came from A. Hložek (TSG Hoffenheim) 11' and Adrian Kapralik (Holstein Kiel) 23', assisted by Hiroki Sekine.

The referee showed 7 yellow cards (Holstein Kiel: 2, TSG Hoffenheim: 5).

The match in numbers

TSG Hoffenheim enjoyed 56% of possession. Holstein Kiel had 11 shots (3 on target), against 8 shots (3 on target) for TSG Hoffenheim. Holstein Kiel won 5 corners to 8 corners for TSG Hoffenheim. Expected goals (xG) came out at 0.79 for Holstein Kiel and 0.52 for TSG Hoffenheim.

Line-ups and formations

Holstein Kiel lined up in 4-1-4-1 under coach T. Walter, while TSG Hoffenheim played 4-2-3-1 under C. Ilzer.

Lio Rothenhagen kept goal for Holstein Kiel, and L. Philipp for TSG Hoffenheim.

Recent form of both teams

Holstein Kiel picked up one win in their last match, scoring 2 goals while keeping a clean sheet throughout. Most recent result: Holstein Kiel beat TSV 1860 München 2-0 (DFB-Pokal).

TSG Hoffenheim collected 3 wins and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding 7 goals. Most recent result: TSG Hoffenheim beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 (Bundesliga).

Holstein Kiel vs TSG Hoffenheim head-to-head

Our database has no previous official meetings between Holstein Kiel and TSG Hoffenheim in the period we cover.

Venue and officials

The match was played at Holstein-Stadion in Kiel, which holds around 15,034 spectators – the ground where Holstein Kiel play their home games.

The referee was Bastian Dankert.

TV channel and commentator

DFB-Pokal matches are usually shown on AD Sports 1 HD; we will update the broadcaster here as soon as it is confirmed.

Next matches for both teams

TSG Hoffenheim play their next match against Werder Bremen on Saturday 31 October in Bundesliga.