Sunday , 16 August 2026

VfB Lubeck vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, DFB-Pokal 2023-24 ROUND 1

DFB-Pokal · 2023-24
VfB Lubeck
1 – 4
Full Time
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Mon 14 Aug 2023 · 16:00 UTC Stadion Lohmuhle HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

VfB Lubeck vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim — DFB-Pokal at Stadion Lohmuhle.

Match Details

  • Referee Florian Lechner

Head-to-Head

1
VfB Lubeck 1 games · Avg 5.0 goals TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Last 5 meetings
2023-08-14 VfB Lubeck 1–4 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

Recent Form

VfB Lubeck
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Aug TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 1–4 L
18 Oct 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 0–3 L
30 Jul FC Hansa Rostock H 1–0 W
11 Aug FC St. Pauli 1910 H 3–3 D
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Aug VfB Lubeck A 4–1 W
27 May VfB Stuttgart A 1–1 D
20 May 1. FC Union Berlin H 4–2 W
13 May VfL Wolfsburg A 1–2 L
06 May Eintracht Frankfurt H 3–1 W
29 Apr RB Leipzig A 0–1 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim get us underway at Stadion Lohmuhle.
  • 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. VfB Lubeck and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 10' A quiet spell here at Stadion Lohmuhle. VfB Lubeck seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
  • 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering VfB Lubeck that had 5 games and scored 5 goals.
  • 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 35' What composure from Tarik Gozusirin! The Germany international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 40' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 42' A stunning finish from Andrej Kramaric — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 46' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim make a change. Ozan Kabak trudges off to be replaced by Attila Szalai on 46 minutes.
  • 51' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 56' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 60' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Andrej Kramaric makes it 1-2.
  • 61' It is a substitution in TSG 1899 Hoffenheim team. Grischa Promel is replaced by Julian Justvan on 61 minute.
  • 62' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim make a change. Kevin Vogt trudges off to be replaced by Ihlas Bebou on 62 minutes.
  • 67' It is a cagey affair so far. VfB Lubeck in their trying to find a way past TSG 1899 Hoffenheim's compact .
  • 69' What a moment for Marius Bulter! That strike on 69 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 69' A tactical swap from VfB Lubeck — Kimmo Hovi on, Ulrich Taffertshofer off on 69 minutes.
  • 74' The home supporters are growing impatient. VfB Lubeck must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 75' What a strike from Julian Justvan! The score is 1-4.
  • 76' The crowd applauds Florian Grillitsch as he leaves the pitch. Finn Ole Becker steps in for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
  • 80' Time for substitution for VfB Lubeck. Tarik Gozusirin is replaced by Jan Schneider.
  • 85' The travelling TSG 1899 Hoffenheim supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 90' With 0 assists to his name this season, Manuel Farrona-Pulido is clearly more than just a goal scorer for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim players.

Lineups

VfB Lubeck Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lukas Pfeiffer

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pellegrino Matarazzo

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.22 VfB Lubeck xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.04 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 62% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
VfB Lubeck25% Draw25% TSG 1899 Hoffenheim50%
Actual: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.26
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 41%
59%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

VfB Lubeck or Draw
50%
Draw or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
75%
VfB Lubeck or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
VfB Lubeck19% Draw41% TSG 1899 Hoffenheim40%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
7.9%
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 3
6.4%
2 – 2
5.7%
2 – 1
5.6%
0 – 0
5.3%
0 – 3
5.3%
1 – 0
4%
2 – 3
3.9%
1 – 4
Actual

Asian Handicap — VfB Lubeck

Handicap VfB Lubeck covers Push TSG 1899 Hoffenheim covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 6% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 13% 78%
-0.5 22% — 78%
+0.5 45% — 55%
+1 45% 22% 33%
+1.5 67% — 33%
+2 67% 17% 17%
+2.5 83% — 17%

Clean Sheet

VfB Lubeck keeps clean sheet
14% ✓
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.