Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Hoffenheim II 3rd with 59 points, Koblenz 18th with 18, 41 apart. Hoffenheim II had been under-performing their position — 17th on five-round form against 3rd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.88/0.85 for Hoffenheim II and 0.88/2.35 for Koblenz (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.57.
The venue was Dietmar-Hopp-Stadion in Sinsheim, with room for 6,350 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Hoffenheim II led 2-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 4-0.