2 – 2
“Alexis Claude-Maurice opens the scoring with a brilliant right-footed strike from outside the box after a fast break to give Augsburg the lead”
Pivotal“Michael Gregoritsch doubles Augsburg's advantage with a superb left-footed effort from outside the box into the right corner”
Pivotal“Robin Hranác pulls one back for Hoffenheim with a powerful header from Vladimír Coufal's corner delivery”
Pivotal“Bazoumana Touré completes the comeback with a stunning left-footed finish from a difficult angle on the left”
PivotalOutstanding performance

FC Augsburg surrendered a commanding 2-0 lead as TSG Hoffenheim fought back to claim a dramatic 2-2 draw at the WWK Arena. Alexis Claude-Maurice and Michael Gregoritsch put the hosts in complete control within the opening 14 minutes, but Robin Hranác's header from a corner and Bazoumana Touré's clinical left-footed finish completed a stunning first-half turnaround. Despite Hoffenheim dominating possession (65%) and creating more dangerous attacks (65 to 50), they couldn't find a winner in a second half marred by eight yellow cards and increasingly tetchy exchanges. The result maintains both sides' mid-table positions, with Augsburg's inability to hold their early advantage highlighting their inconsistency this season.
How entertaining was this match?
TSG Hoffenheim travel to WWK Arena looking to complete a league double over FC Augsburg, having won 3-0 in the reverse fixture. With Hoffenheim sitting 5th and chasing European qualification while Augsburg languish in 11th, the visitors will fancy their chances despite both teams showing inconsistent recent form.