Match report
1899 Hoffenheim secured a 3-0 victory over Lyon in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, with Andrej Kramarić shining with three assists.
1899 Hoffenheim defeated Lyon 3-0 in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday at SNP Arena in Sinsheim. Andrej Kramarić was the standout player, providing three assists in the match.
The scoring opened in first-half stoppage time when Andrej Kramarić found the net in the 45+4 minute, making it 1-0 for Hoffenheim. Adam Daghim doubled the lead shortly after the break, scoring in the 49 minute with an assist from Kramarić.
Adam Hložek capped off the victory with a goal in the 83 minute, again assisted by Kramarić, bringing the final score to 3-0.
Hoffenheim had 43% possession compared to Lyon's 57%. They recorded 8 shots on target, while Lyon managed just 2. Hoffenheim also earned 11 corners to Lyon's 9, and committed 20 fouls against Lyon's 6.
In terms of discipline, Hoffenheim received four yellow cards: Mats Rots in the 9 minute, Wouter Burger in the 72 minute, and Ozan Kabak and Christian Ilzer both in the 81 minute.
Before this match, Lyon were in 11th place with 6 points from 2 matches, while Hoffenheim were bottom of the table in 31st place with no points from 2 matches. This result marks Hoffenheim's first victory in the competition.
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1899 Hoffenheim will face Lyon in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday 22 October at 20:00 BST. The match will take place at Hoffenheim's home ground.
Hoffenheim have had a tough run recently, winning just 1 of their last 5 matches. Their recent results include a 2-3 loss to Besiktas and a 2-3 defeat against Hamburger SV. They currently sit at the bottom of the league table in 30th place, having lost both of their group stage matches so far.
In contrast, Lyon are in good form, winning 4 of their last 5 games. They recently secured a 2-1 victory over Nice and a 3-2 win against Crystal Palace. Lyon are currently in 8th place in the league table, with 6 points from 2 matches, having won both of their group stage games.
Historically, Hoffenheim and Lyon have faced each other a few times, but their head-to-head record is not detailed in the provided facts. This match will be crucial for Hoffenheim as they seek to improve their standing in the group stage.
No confirmed line-ups are available at this time.
1899 Hoffenheim is most likely to win the game against Lyon.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | +4 | 6 | |
| 11 | 3 | +1 | 6 | |
| 12 | 3 | -1 | 6 | |
| 13 | 3 | +1 | 5 | |
| 14 | 3 | +5 | 4 | |
| 15 | 3 | +3 | 4 |
1899 Hoffenheim and Lyon finished 3-0 in the UEFA Europa League (League Stage 3) at SNP Arena. Played: (your local time).
1899 Hoffenheim are 23rd in the table on 3 points; Lyon are 12th on 6.
Recent form: 1899 Hoffenheim DWWWL, Lyon LLWWL.
Head-to-head (last 1): 1899 Hoffenheim 0 wins, 1 draws, Lyon 0 wins.
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