TSG Hoffenheim secured another three points with a 3-1 home win over 1. FC Union Berlin on January 31, 2026. This result extended Hoffenheim's impressive unbeaten run and solidified their position in the European conversation. Hoffenheim started on the front foot and took the lead with a cleverly worked free-kick. Union Berlin responded well and equalized before the break with a powerful strike from distance. The second half belonged entirely to Hoffenheim, who regained the lead through a penalty and then sealed the victory with a late breakaway goal. The match was defined by Hoffenheim's superior energy and creativity in the final third, particularly in the second period. The victory pushed Hoffenheim into the upper echelons of the Bundesliga table, while Union Berlin's struggles continued. The Hoffenheim manager pointed to his team's strong second-half response as key, and the Union Berlin coach lamented his side's inability to maintain their first-half level. The lineups showed two teams with different ambitions, with Hoffenheim's attacking unit proving more potent.