Hoffenheim Thrash Hamburg to Break into Bundesliga Top Four
Knowing that three points were crucial, Hoffenheim wasted no time asserting their authority. The hosts built a commanding advantage before the break as goals from Grischa Prömel and Ozan Kabak gave them a deserved two-goal cushion and complete control of the contest.
After half-time, the pressure only intensified. Lemperte extended the lead before Fisnik Asllani put the result beyond doubt, underlining Hoffenheim’s attacking efficiency and dominance across the pitch.
Only after the outcome was effectively settled did Hamburg find a response, with Philipp scoring a late consolation goal to make the scoreline slightly more respectable at 4–1.
The comprehensive win allowed Hoffenheim to leapfrog Bayer Leverkusen in the standings and climb into fourth place.
2025-26, Germany - Bundesliga
Hoffenheim - Hamburger 4:1 (2:0)
Goals: Prömel, 8 (1:0); Kabak, 31 (2:0); Lemperle, 65 (3:0); Asllani F., 72 (4:0); Philippe R., 82 (4:1)
Hoffenheim: Baumann; Hranáč; Kabak; Hajdari A.; Coufal (Gendrey, 88); Avdullahu; Prömel (Hložek, 80); Burger; Lemperle (Bebou, 80); Toure B-a (Prass, 67); Kramaric (Asllani F., 67)
Substitution: Prass (from 67); Asllani F. (from 67); Bebou (from 80); Hložek (from 80); Gendrey (from 88)
Bench: Philipp L.; Chaves Ar.; Tohumcu; Damar M.
Yellow Cards: Prömel 74
Hamburger: Fernandes Heuer; Gocholeishvili (Philippe R., 46); Torunarigha; Vuskovic L.; Lokonga; Meffert (Elfadli, 67); Capaldo (Soumahoro, 88); Muheim; Vieira F.; Balde F. A. (Jatta B., 78); Konigsdorffer (Poulsen Y., 78)
Substitution: Philippe R. (from 46); Elfadli (from 67); Poulsen Y. (from 78); Jatta B. (from 78); Soumahoro (from 88)
Bench: Peretz Da.; Mikelbrencis; Ramos G.; Pherai
Yellow Cards: Konigsdorffer 29; Capaldo 65; Lokonga 77
