Match Report
In the standings it was TSG Hoffenheim 27th on 9 points, Dynamo Kyiv 34th on 4 — separated by 5. The last five rounds placed Dynamo Kyiv 29th in the league for form — higher than their 34th in the standings. Against a league average of 1.42 goals per team per game, TSG Hoffenheim ran at 1.38 scored and 1.75 conceded, Dynamo Kyiv at 0.63 and 2.25.
TSG Hoffenheim had not won in 5 games, having scored in 7 consecutive games. Over the last five, TSG Hoffenheim had taken 1 of 15 points to Dynamo Kyiv's 10.
DnB NOR Arena in Sinsheim, capacity 30,150, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: TSG Hoffenheim led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-0.
Goal scorers
TSG Hoffenheim: Adam Hložek (22'), Adam Hložek (60')