Bayer Leverkusen 1-2 Hoffenheim
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Hoffenheim won: Bayer Leverkusen 1-2 Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga (Round 1) on Sat, 23 Aug 2025 at BayArena, Leverkusen. Bayer Leverkusen goals: Jarell Quansah 6'. Hoffenheim goals: Fisnik Asllani 25', Tim Lemperle 52'. Expected goals: 0.71-0.45. Possession: 60-40. Player of the match: Fisnik Asllani (8.2).
Match report
Hoffenheim beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1
Hoffenheim came from behind to beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 away from home at BayArena on Saturday 23 August in Bundesliga.
Jarell Quansah put Bayer Leverkusen ahead on 6' (1-0), Fisnik Asllani levelled for Hoffenheim on 25' (1-1) and Tim Lemperle restored Hoffenheim's lead on 52' (1-2).
Bayer Leverkusen had 60% of the ball, shots were 7-10 (2-5 on target) and expected goals finished 0.71-0.45.
Fisnik Asllani (Hoffenheim) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 29,390. Referee: Daniel Siebert.
Match stats
| Bayer Leverkusen | Hoffenheim | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 60 | 40 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.71 | 0.45 |
| Total shots | 7 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 14 | 23 |
| Big chances | 1 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 489 (87%) | 313 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 4 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total shots | 7 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 6 |
Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-2-1): Mark Flekken, Jarell Quansah, Edmond Tapsoba, Piero Hincapié, Arthur, Robert Andrich, Aleix Garcia, Alejandro Grimaldo, Ibrahim Maza, Nathan Tella, Patrik Schick
Hoffenheim (4-4-2): Oliver Baumann, Vladimir Coufal, Koki Machida, Robin Hranac, Bernardo, Andrej Kramaric, Wouter Burger, Leon Avdullahu, Bazoumana Touré, Tim Lemperle, Fisnik Asllani
Key events
- 6' · Goal · Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen)
- 25' · Goal · Fisnik Asllani (Hoffenheim)
- 37' · Yellow card · Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim)
- 42' · Yellow card · Koki Machida (Hoffenheim)
- 45'+1 · Substitution · Arthur Chaves for Koki Machida (Hoffenheim)
- 45'+2 · Yellow card · Leon Avdullahu (Hoffenheim)
- 46' · Substitution · Ernest Poku for Arthur (Bayer Leverkusen)
- 46' · Substitution · Umut Tohumcu for Wouter Burger (Hoffenheim)
- 52' · Goal · Tim Lemperle (Hoffenheim)
- 75' · Substitution · Kevin Akpoguma for Robin Hranac (Hoffenheim)
- 75' · Substitution · Alexander Prass for Tim Lemperle (Hoffenheim)
- 84' · Substitution · Claudio Echeverri for Ibrahim Maza (Bayer Leverkusen)
- 84' · Yellow card · Umut Tohumcu (Hoffenheim)
- 85' · Substitution · Christian Kofane for Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen)
- 88' · Substitution · Grischa Prömel for Vladimir Coufal (Hoffenheim)
All-time head-to-head
36 league meetings since 2008: Bayer Leverkusen 21, draws 6, Hoffenheim 9.
Questions
Who won Bayer Leverkusen vs Hoffenheim?
Hoffenheim won, 1-2 (Bundesliga) on Sat, 23 Aug 2025.
When and where is Bayer Leverkusen vs Hoffenheim?
Sat, 23 Aug 2025, 13:30 UTC at BayArena, Leverkusen, Bundesliga.
What is the head-to-head record between Bayer Leverkusen and Hoffenheim?
In 36 league meetings since 2008: Bayer Leverkusen 21 wins, 6 draws, Hoffenheim 9 wins (goals 72-47).