Hoffenheim vs Stuttgart
SINSHEIM, Germany (Interstat) — Andrej Kramarić scored twice and added an assist, but Stuttgart rallied for a late equalizer to force a 3-3 draw Saturday in a Bundesliga match at PreZero Arena.
Kramarić opened the scoring in the seventh minute, putting Hoffenheim ahead early. Stuttgart responded quickly, with substitute Chris Führich leveling the match in the 20th minute. Hoffenheim reclaimed the lead three minutes later when forward Bazoumana Touré found the net.
Kramarić struck again in the 49th minute, extending Hoffenheim’s advantage to 3-1. The goal was immediately followed by a yellow card for Kramarić for excessive celebration. Stuttgart substitute Bilal El Khannouss was cautioned in the 58th minute.
Ermedin Demirović pulled one back for Stuttgart in the 64th minute, setting up a tense finish. The match took a dramatic turn in the 69th minute when Stuttgart’s Atakan Karazor was shown a red card, reducing the visitors to 10 men.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Stuttgart pressed forward. Defender Bernardo received a yellow card in the 68th minute, and Hoffenheim defender Ozan Kabak was booked in the 83rd minute. In the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time, Tiago Tomás scored the equalizer for Stuttgart, securing a point for the visitors.
Stuttgart improved its season record in Bundesliga competition to 21 wins, 11 losses and seven draws. The team’s overall mark across all competitions now stands at 49 wins, 29 losses and 20 draws. Hoffenheim moved to 18 wins, nine losses and five draws in league play, with an overall record of 34 wins, 25 losses and 17 draws.
Kramarić finished with two goals and one assist, leading all scorers. Führich and Touré each contributed one goal. Kabak and Bernardo provided assists, while El Khannouss also picked up a helper. The game featured six yellow cards and one red card, with Karazor’s dismissal in the 69th minute proving pivotal.
The result was the second meeting between the sides this season, following a scoreless draw Dec. 20, 2025, in Stuttgart.
Stuttgart’s previous results included a 3-2 loss at Havelse on April 26, a 1-1 draw at home against Werder Bremen on the same day, and a 2-0 victory over Meppen 1912 II also on April 26. Other recent matches included a 4-2 loss at Bayern Munich on April 19, a 2-2 draw at Erzgebirge Aue on April 19, and a 4-0 win at Hamburger SV II on April 12.
Hoffenheim’s recent form featured a 2-1 win at Hamburger SV II on April 25, a 3-0 loss to Ingolstadt II on April 25, and a 3-1 defeat at MSV Duisburg on April 18. The team also played a 3-1 victory at Augsburg on April 17 and drew 2-2 at Augsburg on April 10.
Stuttgart faces a busy upcoming schedule with a 3. Liga match against R-W Essen on Saturday, a 2. Bundesliga contest at Bochum on Sunday, and a 3. Liga game at Hansa Rostock on May 9. Hoffenheim travels to Jahn Regensburg on Saturday, hosts Werder Bremen on May 9, and visits Wehen Wiesbaden on May 16.
Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Stuttgart 2, Hoffenheim 1. Interstat’s ELO system gave Stuttgart a 60.50 percent probability to win.