CHRISTOPH BAUMGARTNER NEWS

Given fifth yellow card of campaign Baumgartner had two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Mainz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 85th min...

Impact Baumgartner will serve a one-match suspension after being shown his fifth yellow card this season. He has not missed one game yet, starting in every 23 contests thus far while totaling five goals and three assists on 49 shots (15 on target). This causes problems for the midfield with Angelo Stiller, Jacob Bruun Larsen and Tom Bischof all dealing with injuries, leaving the team with limited options next match in the center of the field.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Bochum Baumgartner scored a goal off two shots (one on target), sent in six inaccurate crosses and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 5-2 loss against Hoffenheim.

Impact Baumgartner was one of Hoffenheim's few positives on the attacking end, trying to generate some plays from the right flank and scoring his side's first goal with a well-placed shot after dribbling past an opponent in the 49th minute. With three goals and one assist over his last six starts, Baumgartner will try to remain productive during next Saturday's home clash against Bayer Leverkusen.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Saturday Baumgartner assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Monchengladbach.

Impact Baumgartner got on the scoresheet with an assist during Saturday's loss, though it's little consolation in the one-sided loss. Baumgartner is up to seven goal contributions in 18 appearances, and doesn't seem to be showing any signs of slowing down in the second half. The midfielder is only two goal contributions away from his previous career-best.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goal as forward Baumgartner scored one goal during a 2-1 loss to VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday.

Impact Baumgartner has one goal across each of his last two appearances logged. He scored both as a striker. Whichever one or multiple positions Baumgartner plays after the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he will try to continue being one of 1899 Hoffenheim's best footballers.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in defeat Baumgartner scored a goal on four shots (one on target) against Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday.

Impact Baumgartner went goalless in his previous 10 matches, though he did manage 24 shots (four on target), two assists and 12 tackles (seven won). With his goal drought at an end, the attacking midfielder should be capable of offering top-half fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Sunday Baumgartner assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Baumgartner provided his second assist during Sunday's one-all draw. The midfielder made another start at striker, this time alongside Jacob Bruun Larsen, and the combination were a surprising success. Baumgartner's role has been all over the place, from striker, to attacking midfield, even some matches in holding midfield. Where he lines up in the starting XI changes his fantasy outlook, though his upside has been evident with four goal contributions and 27 shots taken in 12 matches.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

VAR helps Hoffenheim to 3-0 win at struggling Schalke

Hoffenheim scored two penalties after video review as it beat Schalke 3-0 in the Bundesliga to end a three-game winless run and deepen relegation-threatened Schalke’s problems

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three shots in draw Baumgartner had three shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 tie versus Hertha BSC Berlin.

Impact Baumgartner made the start up top and sent in three shots, none of which tested the keeper. The midfielder did nothing else in a rare start up top, disappointing fantasy managers with the quite showing. Baumgartner is looking to build off of a nine goal contribution season and has three inside the opening eight matches if he can find form once more Baumgartner is still just 22 and has the chance to have a breakout campaign.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Croatia, Dutch advance in Nations League; France loses

Croatia and the Netherlands finished warming up for the World Cup in style by winning their last Nations League games to qualify for the Final Four tournament next year

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dortmund stunned at home with 3-goal comeback from Bremen

Promoted Werder Bremen has stunned Borussia Dortmund with three very late goals to win 3-2 and deal the home team its first Bundesliga loss of the season

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores yet again Baumgartner scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Baumgartner has made it two goals from two matches despite starting in central midfield. The midfielder is on pace to blow past his seven goals from the 2021/22 campaign and has already found himself shooting more frequently in the new season. Baumgartner and Hoffenheim have a lot of potential especially if the team can avoid the massive injuries issues that plagued them throughout the previous campaign.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in comeback win Baumgartner scored one goal from four shots, created one chance, sent in two crosses (one accurate), two interceptions during Saturday's 3-2 win over Bochum.

Impact Baumgartner scored in the 14th minute to cut Bochum's lead to 2-1 and push their comeback win. That was his first goal in the season, after scoring seven times in the last campaign. The forward also took the second-most shots for his side during the match.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another excellent season Baumgartner scored seven goals and provided two assists during 1,899 minutes on the pitch in the 2021/22 season.

Impact Baumgartner is really becoming Mr. Hoffenheim, even playing 1,899 minutes for 1899 Hoffenheim. The midfielder has nine goal contributions in each of his first three season with the first team, and is only 22 years old. Baumgartner is one of the brightest midfielders in the Bundesliga and is continuing to blossom despite an injury-riddled season around him in a variable Hoffenheim starting XI.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists, leaves with knock Baumgartner scored a goal and had an assist while taking three shots (two on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's match with Leverkusen.

Impact Baumgartner set up Georginio Rutter in the 22nd minute before scoring himself in the 36th to play a role in Hoffenheim's first two goals. The goal was the eighth of the season for the midfielder while his assist was number two on the campaign. Baumgartner was forced off in the 69th minute with a knock, making his status for next week's season finale a question.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for next match Baumgartner was shown his fifth yellow card during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Greuther Furth.

Impact Baumgartner was shown a yellow card in the 54th minute of Sunday's match, his fifth of the campaign. The attacker will be suspended for Saturday's match at Frankfurt due to yellow card accumulation.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern drops more Bundesliga points, Hertha slide continues

Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich has dropped more points in a 1-1 draw at Hoffenheim

MARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in draw Baumgartner scored once on one shot during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Munich.

Impact Baumgartner scored his sixth goal of the season, and his third in his last three matches to secure a surprising draw against Munich. The midfielder has been in good form, though his role gives him a risky fantasy floor. Baumgartner will hope to keep the goal-scoring going against Hertha on Saturday.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hoffenheim goes 4th in Bundesliga with 1-0 win vs Cologne

Stefan Posch got the only goal as Hoffenheim beat Cologne 1-0 amid a host of missed chances by both teams to move fourth in the Bundesliga

MARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stuttgart rues more late goals in 2-1 loss at Hoffenheim

Stuttgart has conceded two late goals and lost at Hoffenheim 2-1 in the Bundesliga

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets late brace Baumgartner scored twice from three shots (two on goal) while crossing twice accurately and creating two chances during Friday's 2-1 win over Stuttgart.

Impact Baumgartner made the difference for Hoffenheim on Friday, scoring both of his side's goals after the 85th minute. The goals upped the attacker's season total to five while he finished with the second highest amount of shots and chances created on the team in the win.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fires four shots Baumgartner took four shots (two on goal) and created a chance during Sunday's 2-0 win over Bielefeld.

Impact Baumgartner was held off the scoresheet but not from a lack of effort on his part. The attacker didn't cross and created only one chance but his four shots tied for the team-high total in the win.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in one cross as sub Baumgartner sent in one accurate cross and made one clearance in 28 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 loss at Mainz.

Impact Baumgartner did not miss any games after subbing off injured in their prior contest. Coming off the bench, the midfielder had a quiet outing during his limited time in the field, though. He will now look to start again when they host Arminia Bielefeld on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off with head injury Baumgartner (head) came off in the ninth minute of Saturday's 3-2 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Baumgartner came off with a head injury early on during Saturday's 3-2 loss. The midfielder was replaced by Georginio Rutter, who figures to be a starter while Baumgartner is out. Luckily for Baumgartner he has the entire international break to recover and heal from this head injury and muscular issue.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Dortmund Baumgartner has been included in the starting XI for the match against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.

Impact Baumgartner will start Saturday's fixture. The midfielder has recently recovered from a strain.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Muscle strain returns Baumgartner (strain) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Dortmund, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact Baumgartner is dealing with yet another muscular injury, though the assumption is that he will still play in some capacity. After training for most of the week, the midfielder should be marshalling his team once more. If he can't go Hoffenheim may be forced into a a formation change.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE