Hoffenheim Net Three Late Goals to Snap Leverkusen’s Unbeaten Streak

Hoffenheim created the better openings before the late strikes

Torrential rain could not slow either side, and the game was played at a brisk tempo. Adam Hlozek struck the woodwork from a tight angle, and Prass pushed the rebound wide. Fisnik Asllani was stopped twice by Mark Flekken, while Nathan Tella offered Leverkusen their most dangerous moments at the other end.

Leverkusen made six changes to their starting side after their European fixture, and Moussa Diaby had to go off injured in the first half. Hoffenheim kept winning the ball high up the field and finished with an expected-goals figure of 3.19, against 0.62 for the visitors.

The match was held on 25 October 2026. The officials also changed at the interval: referee Daniel Siebert was unable to continue through injury, so fourth official Robert Hartmann took over for the second half.

Kramaric settled the game after entering from the bench

Christian Ilzer sent Kramaric on in the 65th minute. Fourteen minutes later, Edmond Tapsoba brought down Asllani inside the box. After a VAR check, Hartmann pointed to the spot, and Kramaric converted the penalty, Hoffenheim’s 1,000th goal in the Bundesliga.

Leverkusen threw more players forward in search of an equaliser. Moerstedt then found Kramaric on the break, and Kramaric set up Alexander Prass for the second goal in the 89th minute. Prass was shown a second yellow card for taking off his shirt while celebrating.

The last goal came in the sixth minute of stoppage time. Kramaric’s effort rattled the crossbar, and Moerstedt tapped in the rebound. Hoffenheim went a full match without conceding for the first time this Bundesliga season, and the win brought Leverkusen’s five-match unbeaten run to an end.

Leverkusen revealed two injury problems after the game

Bayer announced on 26 October that Loic Bade had a bruised head and a cut following his late collision with Moerstedt. The defender went through a detailed neurological check.

Diaby has damage to the fascia at the back of his right thigh. Bayer expect him to be available again after the November international break. No return date has been confirmed for Bade.

These injuries shaped a difficult closing spell for Leverkusen. Their unbeaten run is over, but the pressing concern is getting two players fit before the next block of domestic and European fixtures.