Expected goals
1.90TSG Hoffenheim2 goals scored
2.60FC Schalke 041 goal scored
Bundesliga · Round 9
2–1
FinishedPreZero Arena, Sinsheim
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Hoffenheim surpasses Schalke 04 by 2 to 1 at PreZero Arena in the Bundesliga
Home team reacts in the German championship and imposes new defeat on the Royal Blues, who remain in a delicate moment in the season
TSG Hoffenheim made the most of their home advantage and beat FC Schalke 04 by 2 to 1 on Sunday, at PreZero Arena, in the ninth round of the Bundesliga. The positive result rehabilitates the home team, while the visiting team extends its negative streak in the national competition.
Incidents
TSGFC
10'⚽
Fisnik Asllani
26'⚽
Tim Lemperleassist. Fisnik Asllani
51'🔄
Robin Gosens↔ Vitalie Becker 🤕
52'🔄
Loris Karius↔ Kevin Müller 🤕
70'🔄
Satoshi Tanaka↔ Junior Adamu
70'🔄
Mertcan Ayhan↔ Eric Ebimbe 🤕
70'🔄
Andrej Kramarić↔ Adam Hložek
76'🟨
Hwang Hee-chanFoul
77'🔄
Dejan Ljubičić↔ Edin Džeko
78'🔄
Fisnik Asllani↔ Adam Daghim
78'🔄
Mats Rots↔ Bernardo
81'⚽
Junior Adamu
90'🟨
Adil AouchicheArgument
90'🔄
Tim Lemperle↔ Max Moerstedt
Match Recap
In a direct confrontation valid for the ninth round of the German Championship, TSG Hoffenheim adopted an assertive attitude in front of their fans to build the favorable score. The team knew how to transform their offensive presence into an advantage on the scoreboard, overcoming the resistance imposed by FC Schalke 04. Even seeking alternatives to react and reduce the disadvantage as the minutes passed, the visiting team was unable to prevent the hosts' 2-1 victory at PreZero Arena.
Statistics
Possession
49%TSG Hoffenheim≈ 44 min on the ball
51%FC Schalke 04≈ 46 min on the ball
Shots on target
7TSG Hoffenheimof 15 shots
6FC Schalke 04of 23 shots
Pass accuracy
80%TSG Hoffenheim367 of 456
75%FC Schalke 04348 of 466
Match DNA
Six-dimensional comparison
1st half → 2nd half
Who grew or faded after the break
xG
Possession
Shots on target %
Pass %
Duels won %
Anatomy of the shots
Where each shot ended up
TSG HoffenheimFC Schalke 04
Goals
2
1
Saved
5
5
Woodwork
—
1
Blocked
2
10
Off target
6
7
Territory map
Action intensity by pitch third
TSG Hoffenheim
Defensetackles
Midfieldpasses
Attackshots
FC Schalke 04
Attackshots
Midfieldpasses
Defensetackles
Darker shades mean more activity in that zone
Duels
Who won more battles
Ground
51%
51% · 3249% · 31
Aerial
50%
50% · 1650% · 16
Dribbles
50%
50% · 750% · 7
Player impact
Accurate passes × offensive actions (size = rating)
Players with 30+ min only.
Match standout
Top-rated player's share of the team
TSG Hoffenheim
Vladimír Coufal
D · #34
Rating: 8.90
Passes39Shots0Defense10Creation82
Match Highlights
The match was marked by collective intensity and tactical clashes in the intermediate sectors. TSG Hoffenheim stood out for its consistency in sustaining the lead on the scoreboard until the final whistle, managing possession and blocking the opponents' attacks. On the other hand, FC Schalke 04 stumbled upon the solidity of the hosts' defense and the difficulty of turning their offensive production into enough goals to change the destiny of the confrontation away from home.
What the Numbers Say
The triumph consolidates an important recovery for TSG Hoffenheim, which now boasts three victories in its last six commitments, after registering a record of two victories and three defeats in the previous five duels. The situation is considerably more worrying for FC Schalke 04, which came from two draws and three defeats in the previous five games and continues to fail to start a positive streak within the German competition.
Lineup
How teams lined up at kick-off
TSG Hoffenheim · 4-5-1FC Schalke 04 · 4-5-1
CCaptain↓Substituted
TSG Hoffenheim
Manager: Christian Ilzer
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
FC Schalke 04
Manager: Miron Muslić
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Man of the match
Vladimír Coufal
TSG Hoffenheim
Referee
Martin Petersen
What Changes Now
Both teams return to the field on Saturday, November 21, 2026, for the tenth round of the Bundesliga. TSG Hoffenheim will have an away commitment against Eintracht Frankfurt at Deutsche Bank Park. Meanwhile, FC Schalke 04 will play as the host at VELTINS-Arena, where they will receive VfB Stuttgart in search of recovery in the championship.