SINSHEIM, Germany (Interstat) — Hoffenheim delivered a commanding performance on Saturday, cruising to a 3-0 victory over Augsburg in a Bundesliga match at PreZero Arena.

The home side dominated from the outset, netting three first-half goals to secure the decisive win. The result gives Hoffenheim a winning start to its Bundesliga campaign, moving its league record to 1 win and 0 losses. Augsburg begins its season with a record of 0 wins and 1 loss.

Hoffenheim’s attack was relentless in the opening 45 minutes. Forward Bazoumana Touré opened the scoring in the 16th minute, giving the hosts an early lead they would not relinquish.

The pressure continued, and midfielder Wouter Burger doubled Hoffenheim’s advantage just ten minutes later, finding the net in the 26th minute to make it 2-0.

The first-half onslaught was capped off just before the break by substitute Cédric Zesiger, who scored in the 45th minute to extend the lead to 3-0. The assist on Zesiger’s goal was credited to forward Max Mörstedt.

The second half saw no addition to the scoreline, though Mörstedt received a yellow card in the 74th minute. Augsburg was unable to mount a significant challenge or find a response to Hoffenheim’s dominant display.

The final score defied the pregame projection from Interstat’s game simulator, which had forecast a closer 2-1 outcome for Hoffenheim. The same outlet’s ELO system had given Hoffenheim an 89.10 percent probability of winning the match.

In terms of overall season records across all competitions, Hoffenheim now stands at 1 win and 1 loss. Augsburg’s combined record sits at 0 wins and 1 loss.

Hoffenheim is scheduled to return to action later the same day, traveling to face Ingolstadt II.