A. Hlozek opened the scoring on 13 minutes, set up by B. Conte. M. Mittelstadt drew Stuttgart level on 48 minutes. Hlozek edged Hoffenheim ahead on 67 minutes, with A. Daghim providing the assist.
Hoffenheim had 20 shots to the visitors' 16, 56% of the 36 attempts in the match. Hoffenheim had 7 off target and 5 blocked, the visitors 7 off target and 4 blocked. The home side had 12 attempts from inside the box, to Stuttgart's 13. That left 8 from outside the area for Hoffenheim, and 3 for Stuttgart.
The home side put 8 on target to Stuttgart's 5, an on-target rate of 40% against 31%. Hoffenheim scored with two of their eight on target. Stuttgart scored with one of their five on target.
Hoffenheim led 1-0 at half time. The second half produced two goals.
Hoffenheim are thirteenth on three points from three matches. Their record reads 1 win, 0 draws and 2 defeats, with a goal difference of -1. Stuttgart are fourteenth on three points from three matches. Their record reads 1 win, 0 draws and 2 defeats, with a goal difference of -2.
The match was played on matchday 3. Sven Jablonski, Germany refereed.
Match at a glance
- Full time: Hoffenheim 2-1 Stuttgart
- Competition: German Bundesliga
- Date: 12 September 2026
- Referee: Sven Jablonski, Germany
Shooting breakdown
| Statistic | Hoffenheim | Stuttgart |
|---|---|---|
| Total shots | 20 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 7 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 4 |
| Shots inside the box | 12 | 13 |
| Shots outside the box | 8 | 3 |
| Corner Kicks | 5 | 7 |
| Throw In | 0 | 0 |
| Free Kick | 0 | 0 |
| Goal Kick | 0 | 0 |
| Penalty | 0 | 0 |
| Substitution | 5 | 5 |
| Attacks | 126 | 111 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 56 | 48 |
| On Target | 8 | 5 |
| Off Target | 12 | 11 |
| Fouls | 15 | 8 |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Saves | 4 | 6 |
| Passes Total | 379 | 512 |
| Passes Accurate | 276 | 397 |
