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TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

Head Coach Christian Ilzer has a lengthy injury list to contend with, but the wonderfully-named Gift Orban could present extra speed up front.
Umut Tohumcu is struggling with an ankle injury, and keeper Oliver Baumann will be out for several weeks with a foot injury. Adam Hlozek is likely to miss this one with a knock, but Valentin Gendrey is likely to return to the squad after recovering from problems with his adductors.
Ozan Kabak is ruled out with an ACL injury, while Grischa Prömel has also suffered an ACL tear and could miss the rest of the season. Ihlas Bebou is on his way back from a knee operation.
Diadié Samassékou has a thigh injury, while Haris Tabakovic has a knee problem.
VfB Stuttgart

Vagnoman may lose his spot to Stergiou at right-back, while Jacob Bruun Larsen has recovered from illness and could take his place in the squad against his former club.
Deniz Undav, Ermedin Demirovic and Nick Woltemade are good options to have up your sleeve in the final third.
Ameen Al Dakhil is close to a return from a thigh injury, while El Bilal Touré is back in training after a foot injury.
Dan-Axel Zagadou has suffered another knee injury, while Luca Raimund needs an op and will be out for several months.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+4'

That's it for today, Christian Dingert has blown his whistle and the game is over.
90+3'

What an opportunity! Haris Tabakovic (Hoffenheim) latches on to a perfect cross from the wing and produces a bullet header from around the penalty spot which goes narrowly over the crossbar! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Stuttgart.
90+2'

Enzo Millot (VfB Stuttgart) takes the corner which is cleared by the opposition's defence.
90+1'

Enzo Millot (VfB Stuttgart) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender. Stuttgart have been awarded a corner kick.
90+1'

Stuttgart seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
90

There will be a minimum of 3 min. of added time.
89'

The resulting set piece from Hoffenheim is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
89'

Haris Tabakovic (Hoffenheim) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence. The ball is out of play. Hoffenheim win a corner kick.
88'

Stuttgart take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
88'

Jacob Bruun Larsen (VfB Stuttgart) tries to send a pass but it's blocked. The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Stuttgart will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
87'

Chris Fuhrich (VfB Stuttgart) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
85'

The total number of attempts is 6:13. The statistic for corner kicks – 3:6.
83'

The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Bazoumana Toure (Hoffenheim) will replace Gift Orban.
83'

Hoffenheim play a few nice passes from player to player, but their possession doesn't last long as an opposition player intercepts a pass. The ball is out of play. Hoffenheim will take a throw-in.
83'

It's a throw-in after the ball crosses the sideline.
82'

Sebastian Hoeness decides to make a substitution. Deniz Undav will be replaced by Ermedin Demirovic (VfB Stuttgart).
82'

Atakan Karazor will be replaced by Enzo Millot (VfB Stuttgart).
79'

Nick Woltemade (VfB Stuttgart) blows an opportunity as he sends a rebound from just outside of the box narrowly wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Hoffenheim.
79'

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79'

Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart) shoots from the edge of the penalty area. The ball travels towards the top left corner, but Luca Philipp easily deals with the threat.
77'

A substitution has been made. Alexander Prass goes off and David Jurasek (Hoffenheim) comes on.
77'

Christian Ilzer prepares a substitution. Marius Bulter is replaced by Haris Tabakovic (Hoffenheim).
74'

GOAL! Superb work from Andrej Kramaric, who plays a vital role in the build-up. He squares it to Gift Orban (Hoffenheim), who beats Alexander Nubel with a brilliant shot into the top left corner. 1:1.
73'

Substitution. Jamie Leweling walks off the pitch and Jacob Bruun Larsen (VfB Stuttgart) comes on as a substitute.
71'

The Hoffenheim players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
69'

Hoffenheim failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
66'

Chris Fuhrich (VfB Stuttgart) fancies his chances and unleashes a powerful shot from the edge of the box, but the keeper just watches it go high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Hoffenheim will have a goal kick.
65'

Stuttgart enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
64'

Hoffenheim are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.
61'

Maximilian Mittelstadt (VfB Stuttgart) commits a rough foul. Christian Dingert stops the game and makes a call. It's a free kick to Hoffenheim, but it's in no position for a direct shot on goal.
59'

Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart) collects a great pass inside the box and misses a golden opportunity. His low shot was directed into the middle of the goal, but the goalkeeper does well to stop his effort.
57'

Neat passing move from Stuttgart in order to create new attacking opportunities.
57'

A corner kick by Stuttgart is thwarted by the well prepared Luca Philipp (Hoffenheim).
54'

Anton Stach (Hoffenheim) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Christian Dingert blows for a foul. Free kick. Stuttgart will probably just try to cross the ball in from here.
53'

Hoffenheim show off their ball retention skills as they exchange one-two passes and the move is only interrupted when the final pass is intercepted.
51'

The Hoffenheim players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
47'

Hoffenheim are passing the ball across the pitch and keep possession. However, an opponent intercepts a pass and the situation changes.
46'

The half-time break is over and the second half is about to start.
45+2'

The referee blows his whistle for half-time, bringing to a close the first 45 minutes of the match.
45+1'

Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim) beats his marker and unleashes a thunderbolt of a shot from the edge of the box. Alexander Nubel sees the ball late but does well to stop it going inside the left post.
45

The fourth official shows 1 min. of added time.
45'

The corner is swung in but Hoffenheim can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
44'

Finn Jeltsch (VfB Stuttgart) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.
43'

Finn Jeltsch (VfB Stuttgart) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
42'

Marius Bulter (Hoffenheim) produces a long-range volley, but the ball was blocked by a defender on its way.
41'

Great teamplay by Hoffenheim as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
39'

Tom Bischof (Hoffenheim) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Christian Dingert no option but to blow his whistle. It's a free kick to Stuttgart, but they probably won't attempt a direct shot on goal from here.
37'

Stuttgart players are playing combination football and attempting to create a goal-scoring opportunity, but they will have to wait for that as they have just lost possession due to a poor pass.
34'

Stuttgart work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.
33'

Hoffenheim fail to score from a corner as Alexander Nubel (VfB Stuttgart) leaps to collect the ball.
33'

Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim) fires a shot at goal from a very promising position outside the penalty area, but it is blocked by a self-sacrificing defender. The ball goes out of play. Hoffenheim are awarded a corner kick.
31'

Stuttgart can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
30'

What a great touch by Atakan Karazor (VfB Stuttgart) after latching on to a precise pass on the edge of the box! He finds some space and rips a shot close to the left post. The goalkeeper makes an astonishing save, knocking the ball onto the post.
29'

Stuttgart control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.
28'

Tom Bischof (Hoffenheim) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
24'

A fine lofted pass into the box, sent by Tom Bischof (Hoffenheim), is intercepted by the opposition's defence.
23'

Stuttgart take a short corner instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.
22'

A cross from Jamie Leweling (VfB Stuttgart) fails to reach the box as the defence clears the ball away to safety. The ball goes behind for a corner. Stuttgart will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
19'

Nice passing game by Stuttgart. They are increasing their possession with a series of long passes and waiting for the right moment to create an attacking opportunity.
17'

Hoffenheim move the ball around well as they wait for an opportunity to shoot, but the attack is halted as they lose possession. The linesman signals a throw-in for Stuttgart.
14'

Marius Bulter (Hoffenheim) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked.
14'

Angelo Stiller (VfB Stuttgart) makes a rough challenge and Christian Dingert blows his whistle for a foul. Hoffenheim earn a free kick.
11'

Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Stuttgart.
9'

Stunning strike! Nick Woltemade (VfB Stuttgart) latches on to a precise through ball from Maximilian Mittelstadt before unleashing an unstoppable shot into the top right corner from the edge of the area. Fantastic goal. The score is now 0:1.
9'

The Hoffenheim players are exchanging fine passes and are waiting for an opportunity to start an attack, but here's a mistake and a loss of possession.
6'

Stuttgart quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.
5'

Christian Dingert has a clear sight and sees a foul from Leonidas Stergiou (VfB Stuttgart). Hoffenheim have been awarded a free kick.
4'

A horde of players are waiting inside the penalty area for a cross from the corner, but Chris Fuhrich (VfB Stuttgart) takes it short.
3'

Jamie Leweling (VfB Stuttgart) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence quickly intercepts the ball. The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Stuttgart.
3'

One of the defenders reacts at the last minute to brilliantly block a pass from Jamie Leweling (VfB Stuttgart).
1'

The first half of this match is about to start.

The players are out and the match is about to start. Stuttgart will have the kick-off.

Today's referee will be Christian Dingert.

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