VfB Stuttgart 0-0 TSG Hoffenheim: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of VfB Stuttgart 0-0 TSG Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga on Saturday, 20 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

VfB Stuttgart and TSG Hoffenheim played out a goalless draw, finishing 0-0 in a tightly contested Bundesliga match. The first half saw limited chances, with Angelo Stiller picking up a yellow card for Stuttgart in the 32nd minute, while both sides struggled to break through solid defences. At the break, Stuttgart made a change as Ameen Al-Dakhil replaced Finn Jeltsch, reflecting their recent mixed form that included a heavy 0-5 loss to Bayern Munich but also a convincing 4-0 win over Werder Bremen.

The second half brought more cautions, with Atakan Karazor booked for Stuttgart shortly after the restart in the 48th minute, followed by Robin Hranac and Albian Hajdari receiving yellows for Hoffenheim around the hour mark. Stuttgart introduced Chris Führich for Tiago Tomás in the 70th minute after Tomás had been cautioned, while Hoffenheim made several substitutions including Andrej Kramaric for Fisnik Asllani and later Ozan Kabak for Hajdari to shore up their backline. The game nearly had a dramatic finish when VAR intervened on a Deniz Undav incident in the 90+2nd minute, but it ended scoreless, aligning with Hoffenheim’s recent results that featured a strong 4-1 win over Hamburger SV but also a 0-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.

The stats painted a picture of a balanced encounter, with TSG Hoffenheim edging possession at 53% compared to VfB Stuttgart’s 47%, suggesting they controlled more of the ball but failed to convert it into clear dominance. Stuttgart held a slight advantage in corners with four to Hoffenheim’s two and led in successful dribbles at 22 against 20, indicating they were more effective in individual battles and set-piece opportunities, though neither side capitalised on these edges.

Discipline was a factor as Stuttgart collected three yellow cards while Hoffenheim had two, pointing to a scrappy affair without any reds to shift the momentum. Substitutions saw Hoffenheim more active with four changes – including Andrej Kramaric replacing Fisnik Asllani at 65 minutes, Ozan Kabak for Albian Hajdari at 73, Valentin Gendrey for Alexander Prass at 88, and Adam Hlozek for Tim Lemperle at 89 – compared to Stuttgart’s two, where Ameen Al-Dakhil came on for Finn Jeltsch at 46 minutes and Chris Führich replaced Tiago Tomás at 70.

The match remained cagey throughout, with early discipline issues setting a tense tone as Angelo Stiller earned a yellow card for VfB Stuttgart in the 32nd minute for a tactical foul. Halftime brought Stuttgart’s first substitution, with Ameen Al-Dakhil replacing Finn Jeltsch to bolster the defence, but the second half saw more bookings: Atakan Karazor was cautioned in the 48th minute for a challenge, followed by Tiago Tomás in the 68th, prompting his replacement by Chris Führich two minutes later.

TSG Hoffenheim responded with changes of their own, introducing Andrej Kramaric for Fisnik Asllani in the 65th minute amid yellow cards for Robin Hranac at 60 minutes and Albian Hajdari at 66, leading to Hajdari being swapped for Ozan Kabak at 73 minutes. Late substitutions included Valentin Gendrey for Alexander Prass at 88 minutes and Adam Hlozek for Tim Lemperle at 89, but the decisive moment came in stoppage time when VAR reviewed an incident involving Deniz Undav in the 90+2nd minute, ultimately keeping the scoreline blank.

VfB Stuttgart lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, relying on a compact midfield where Angelo Stiller and Atakan Karazor provided stability, though both picked up yellow cards during the game. Partnerships in attack featured Tiago Tomás until his substitution for Chris Führich, while Ameen Al-Dakhil came on to strengthen the backline after replacing Finn Jeltsch at halftime. Deniz Undav was involved in a late VAR check, highlighting his role in pushing for a breakthrough.

TSG Hoffenheim deployed a 4-2-2-2 setup, focusing on wide threats and forward pairings that included Fisnik Asllani and Tim Lemperle until their late substitutions for Andrej Kramaric and Adam Hlozek respectively. Defensive adjustments saw Albian Hajdari replaced by Ozan Kabak after Hajdari’s yellow card, with Robin Hranac also booked in central defence, while Alexander Prass made way for Valentin Gendrey towards the end. This shape allowed them to maintain slight possession control despite the lack of goals.

Oliver Baumann earned Bwin’s Man of the Match award for his assured performance in goal for TSG Hoffenheim, making three crucial saves to ensure no goals were conceded. His display included zero clearances and zero punches, underlining a calm presence that focused on shot-stopping rather than aerial interventions. Baumann’s efforts were key in securing the clean sheet against a Stuttgart side that generated several opportunities.

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs TSG Hoffenheim (H)
• Win: 4-0 vs Werder Bremen (A)
• Loss: 0-5 vs FC Bayern München (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Hamburger SV (A)
• Draw: 3-3 vs Borussia Dortmund (A)

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs VfB Stuttgart (A)
• Win: 4-1 vs Hamburger SV (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Borussia Dortmund (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs FC Augsburg (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs FSV Mainz 05 (A)

VfB Stuttgart have just drawn 0-0 at home to TSG Hoffenheim, leaving them in sixth place on 26 points as they chase European spots amid a patchy run that includes a recent 4-0 win over Werder Bremen but also heavy defeats like the 0-5 loss to Bayern Munich. Their next fixture is against Bayer 04 Leverkusen on 10 January 2026 at 17:30, with the opponents sitting third on 29 points, making this a vital clash to close the gap on the top spots and build momentum from draws like the 3-3 against Borussia Dortmund.

TSG Hoffenheim have just drawn 0-0 away to VfB Stuttgart, positioning them fifth on 27 points in a solid campaign highlighted by wins like 4-1 over Hamburger SV and 3-0 against FC Augsburg, though tempered by a 0-2 loss to Borussia Dortmund. They face Werder Bremen next on 10 January 2026 at 14:30, with the opponents in 10th on 17 points, offering a chance to extend their unbeaten streak from recent draws like 1-1 with FSV Mainz 05 and pull further clear in the upper half of the table.

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