At the end of the 23rd match day in the Bundesliga, VfB Stuttgart at TSG Hoffenheim did not get beyond a tie despite the early lead.
Despite a variety of goal opportunities, VfB Stuttgart missed jumping back to a European Cupplatz. TSG Hoffenheim, on the other hand, collects a counter in the fight against relegation on Sunday evening.
VfB Stuttgart took over the initiative in Sinsheim from the start, a sharp flank from Chris Leadich ensured the first hint of danger in front of the Hoffenheimer goal in the 6th minute. Just three minutes later, the Swabians and their numerous travelers who traveled with them were allowed to cheer for the first time. Maximilian Mittelstädt fit from the left outer lane towards the penalty area, Deniz Undav let the ball clever clever through to Nick Woltemade, which was placed in the right corner – the 1-0 for VfB Stuttgart (9th).
The TSG Hoffenheim subsequently started the first tentative attacks, but did not get past VfB newcomer Finn Jeltsch twice (14th). The defender, who had moved from 1st FC Nürnberg to Stuttgart in early February, celebrated his starting eleven debut in the Bundesliga.
TSG goalkeeper Philipp prevents higher deficit
VfB Stuttgart delivered the next playful highlight after just under half an hour. Undav served Atakan Karazor, whose shot was directed by TSG keeper Luca Philipp to the left post. Just a few moments later, Philipp saved again twice – once against Woltemade, once against Angelo Stiller. TSG Hoffenheim itself only had a good chance of scoring in the first round, Andrej Kramaric failed in added time in the first half from around eight meters to VfB goalkeeper Alexander Nübel.
Stiller has the second VfB goal on the foot
The initial phase of the second half was balanced, the first compelling chance developed the guests in the 59th minute. After a double -plaque with Undav Stiller, fictitious appeared in front of Luca Philipp, who prevented the Swabian second goal with a strong parade. On the other hand, Kramaric made a left shot from 17 meters well over the gate (65th).
VfB again developed more game shares and continued to have the high quality offensive scenes. TSG goalkeeper Philipp alone made sure that the game had not been decided long ago. His parades against Woltemades left shot (70th) and the Undav (72nd) storming from a left -wing position stopped Hoffenheim. In addition, Woltemade clearly missed the gate with a difficult volley (72nd).
Orban immediately for Hoffenheim
In a phase in which VfB Stuttgart pushed for the second goal, TSG Hoffenheim managed to equalize. Jeff Chabot clarified a ball in the penalty area in the feet of Kramaric, who forwarded Orban to Gift. Orban let Mitteldsted get out and turned half -high into the left corner to 1-1 (74.). VfB replied with further attacks, in the 78th minute TSG goalkeeper Philipp was on the spot against an undav volley, the margin was set to the left of the post (79th).
VfB ran to the final minutes, but no longer found the crucial gap. In added time, Haris Tabakovic even had the chance to win for Hoffenheim by header, but it was ultimately 1-1. The TSG climbs a rank to 14th place due to the point win and is seven points ahead of relegation place 16. VfB Stuttgart missed the leap to a place in the top 6 and remains seventh.
Hoffenheim travels to Bochum, VfB welcomes Bayern
Next Saturday (March 1st, 3:30 p.m.), TSG Hoffenheim will be guest at the table seventeenth VfL Bochum. VfB is already on Friday evening (February 28th, 8:30 p.m.) when the record champions Bayern Munich comes to the southern hit in Stuttgart.
Prize on Sun., February 23, 2025 9:45 p.m., SWR Sport, SWR
