Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13' | Hoffenheim | Goal — Adam Hložek (assist: Bambasé Conté) | 1-0 | |
| 35' | VfB Stuttgart | Substitution — Angelo Stiller on, Yanik Spalt off | 1-0 | |
| 48' | VfB Stuttgart | Goal — Maximilian Mittelstädt | 1-1 | |
| 55' | Hoffenheim | Substitution — Bambasé Conté on, Patrick Wimmer off | 1-1 | |
| 63' | Hoffenheim | Wouter Burger | 1-1 | |
| 65' | VfB Stuttgart | Substitution — Chris Führich on, Bilal El Khannouss off | 1-1 | |
| 65' | VfB Stuttgart | Substitution — Ermedin Demirović on, Deniz Undav off | 1-1 | |
| 67' | Hoffenheim | Goal — Adam Hložek (assist: Adam Daghim) | 2-1 | |
| 69' | Hoffenheim | Substitution — Vladimír Coufal on, Valentin Gendrey off | 2-1 | |
| 69' | Hoffenheim | Substitution — Mats Rots on, Koki Machida off | 2-1 | |
| 81' | VfB Stuttgart | Substitution — Ramon Hendriks on, Leo Sauer off | 2-1 | |
| 81' | VfB Stuttgart | Substitution — Josha Vagnoman on, Jamie Leweling off | 2-1 | |
| 82' | Hoffenheim | Substitution — Adam Hložek on, Andrej Kramarić off | 2-1 | |
| 82' | Hoffenheim | Substitution — Tim Lemperle on, Fisnik Asllani off | 2-1 |
Hoffenheim made home advantage count at the PreZero Arena on Saturday, 12 September 2026, edging out Stuttgart 2-1 in a Bundesliga clash that swung their way before the break. A single goal separated the sides at half-time, and that early control proved crucial as Hoffenheim held firm through a second half in which Stuttgart pushed hard for an equaliser. The visitors did pull one back, setting up a nervy finish, but they couldn't find the leveller that would have snatched something from the game. For Hoffenheim, the win will feel like a statement result against decent opposition, and the way they managed the game after half-time will please the home crowd. Stuttgart, on the other hand, will be frustrated at how slow they were out of the blocks, with that first-half deficit ultimately costing them. The 2-1 scoreline tells the story of a competitive, tightly fought match that could easily have gone either way had Stuttgart found their rhythm sooner.
The Matchup
Hoffenheim 2-1 VfB Stuttgart was the final score at PreZero Arena, in a game where Hoffenheim did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Hoffenheim also had the better share of the ball, holding 43% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 20 attempts from Hoffenheim against 16 from VfB Stuttgart over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Hoffenheim, and VfB Stuttgart pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart Lineups
Looking Ahead
Hoffenheim have a quick chance to build on this result. Their next test comes away at Mönchengladbach, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Mönchengladbach vs Hoffenheim going to play at 18 October 2026 in Bundesliga 2026-27.
VfB Stuttgart, meanwhile, does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. They are next in action away at Hamburger SV, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Hamburger SV vs VfB Stuttgart going to play at 17 October 2026 in Bundesliga 2026-27.