18th
15:50
Centimeters are missing for the renewed Berlin tour! Max Kruse apparently wants to chip a free kick from almost 30 meters into the box, but then decides to try it directly. With a lot of cut, the ball rushes over the wall and claps with a crash on the crossbeam. Baumann would have flown for free!
16
15:49
There can be no question of scanning here! Both teams play full throttle football want to score goals. Meanwhile, it is starting to rain more and more in Sinsheim.
14th
15:45
Goal for 1899 Hoffenheim, 1-1 by Kevin Akpoguma
Hoffenheim will find the direct answer! The home side attack aggressively, conquer the ball and settle in the opposing penalty area. Andrej Kramarić plays the ball right out to Angelo Stiller, who shovels the thing up on the fiver. There, the advanced Kevin Akpoguma is completely free and nods to Andreas Luthe next to the left post, untenable.
10
15:42
Goal for 1. FC Union Berlin, 0: 1 by Niko Gießelmann
The next flank leads to the Berlin tour! Robin Knoche opens the game with a fine diagonal ball on the right wing to Julian Ryerson. The Norwegian asserts himself well in one-on-one and crosses sharply to the penalty, where Niko Gießelmann climbs up to the header without being pushed. TSG keeper Oliver Baumann can still parry his unplaced attempt, but lets the leather clap at Gießelmann’s feet, who then easily pushes in from six meters.
9
15:42
In the offensive game, the guests have so far made the somewhat fresher impression. Crosses rush into the Hoffenheim box repeatedly, still without a buyer.
8th
15:40
After a free kick from the left half-field, the ball sails into the Berlin sixteen for the first time. Munas Dabbur wants to head there, but is resolutely cleared by two Unioners and remains in bed for a short time, but can then continue without major treatment.
5
15:37
Hoffenheim is trying hard to take control and push the game into the Berlin half. The iron defend very strongly and aggressively and do not allow themselves to be pushed back.
3
15:34
The PreZero Arena is full of action from the start. Both sides do not shy away from a duel and switch quickly after winning the ball. A first cross from Max Kruse towards Taiwo Awoniyi is neglected.
1
15:32
The ball is rolling! Hoffenheim plays in blue, Union wears red.
15:31
As in all other Bundesliga stadiums, there is a minute’s silence in Hoffenheim before the game starts for the recently deceased “bomber of the nation” Gerd Müller.
15:26
The referee of the game is Sascha Stegemann. Mike Pickel and Frederick Assmuth assist him on the sidelines and the video images are evaluated by Sören Storks.
15:21
After the sovereign 4-0 in the European Cup, Union coach Urs Fischer expects more resistance today. “A difficult task awaits us,” said the guest coach, who is what makes the opponent above all consistent. “If you look at it across the seasons, you haven’t lost nine games. They are a team that has everything.” Fischer sees particular strengths at TSG in many areas. “They are robust, are always looking for a playful solution and also manage to get out of pressure,” says the Swiss.
15:10
Sebastian Hoeneß tried to keep the ball flat after the opening success. “It was a good start to the Bundesliga season, but only the first matchday,” said the 39-year-old, who has great respect for today’s opponents. “Union Berlin played great preparation, progressed in the DFB Cup and also made a good impression against Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The team is very stable,” said Hoeneß, but at the same time made it clear: “We want that in front of our fans celebrate their first home win of the season. “
14:58
A look at the lineups: Sebastian Hoeneß sees no reason for changes after the strong start and sends the same team onto the lawn last week. This also means that Kevin Akpoguma, who was stunned after a collision in Augsburg, is fit again and is there. As expected, there are some changes among the guests after the trip to Finland during the week. For Timo Baumgartl, Levin Öztunali, Christopher Trimmel (all bank) and Tymoteusz Puchacz (not in the squad), Niko Gießelmann, Marcus Ingvartsen, Paul Jaeckel and Julian Ryerson begin
14:41
Union Berlin also got off to a strong start to the season. Against the Champions League aspirants from Leverkusen, the iron worked out a 1-1 draw at the beginning. Then, after a 20-year break, the capital city made their comeback on the European stage and made it extremely successful with a clear 4-0 first-leg win at Finnish representative Kuopio PS. The Berliners are already feeling what the Conference League adventure brings with it. Less than 72 hours after the final whistle in Helsinki, things are back to business.
14:33
TSG Hoffenheim got off to a furious start into the new season with a 4-0 victory at FC Augsburg. Andrej Kramarić shone against FCA with three assists. After the shaky 3-2 cup win at third division Viktoria Köln, the Kraichgauer presented themselves in the league from the first minute on with enthusiasm and focused. If today a successful start is made in front of the home crowd, Hoffenheim would take over the championship lead.
14:33
Hello and welcome to the Bundesliga Sunday! TSG 1899 Hoffenheim will host 1. FC Union Berlin on this second match day at 3:30 p.m.