1. FC Heidenheim
VfB Stuttgart
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2.04
Expected Goals (xG)
2.31
Passing by
209 (68%)
Accurate passes
497 (83%)
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41
G
Saying Ramaj
7.5
d
Tim Siersleben
72′ Stumbled
5
d
Benedikt Gimber
6.6
6
d
Patrick Mainka (C)
5.6
26
M
His Behrens
7.0
16
M
Julian Niehues
6.7
3
M
Jan Schöppner
6.5
M
Arijon Ibrahimović
34′
10
F
Christian Joe Conteh
6.2
18
F
Marvin Pieringer
6.3
33
G
Alexander Nübel
7.3
d
Maximilian Mittelstädt
45′
24
d
Jeff Chabot
6.3
3
d
Ramon Hendricks
6.7
22
d
Lorenz Assignon
6.2
M
Call Andres
90+2′ rough
6
M
Angelo Stiller
6.9
M
Chris Führich
5′
M
Bilal El Khanouss
90+2′ Unsportsmanlike conduct
8
M
Tiago Tomás
6.2
9
F
Ermedin Demirović (C)
5.6
Bundesliga classification – Bundesliga
Qualification/Relegation
- Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- Conference League Standings
- Relegation Playoffs
- descent
Heidenheim and Stuttgart share six goals in a thrilling draw at the Voith-Arena.
The 1. FC Heidenheim managed a dramatic 3-3 draw against VfB Stuttgart in a Bundesliga clash. Deniz Undav grabbed a late equalizer for Stuttgart, denying Heidenheim a vital home win. The visitors salvaged a point from a roller-coaster game.
Stuttgart finished fourth in the league, boosting the European classification. Heidenheim, on the other hand, finished 18th, desperate for any positive result. Their compact Voith-Arena always presents a tough test for opponents.
The match broke out early. Chris Führich put VfB Stuttgart ahead in the fifth minute. Heidenheim responded quickly, with Eren Dinkçi’s equalizer in the 20th minute, igniting the home crowd.
Stuttgart’s Enzo Demirovic had a goal disallowed by VAR in the 31st minute for a foul. Moments later, Heidenheim capitalized. Arijon Ibrahimović converted a penalty in the 34th minute to give the home team a 2-1 lead.
As half time approached, Stuttgart pressed for an equaliser. Maximilian Mittelstädt calmly slotted home a penalty in the 45th minute. The teams went into the break deadlocked at 2-2 after a frantic first half.
The break allowed both sides to regroup. Stuttgart were looking for more possession, while Heidenheim were looking to maintain the intensity. Both coaches looked for tactical adjustments to gain an advantage.
In the second half, Stuttgart controlled the ball more, looking for openings. Heidenheim defended resolutely. The substitutions proved crucial as the managers introduced new legs and new attacking options.
Stuttgart again saw a goal disallowed by VAR in the 73rd minute for offside, denying Demirovic. Despite this frustration, Heidenheim struck late. Substitute Sirlord Conteh restored Heidenheim’s lead in the 82nd minute.
Just as Heidenheim believed victory was theirs, Stuttgart mounted a final charge. Second-half substitute Deniz Undav equalized in the 88th minute. His late goal rescued a point for the visitors.
Stuttgart enjoyed 66% possession, completing many more passes. Heidenheim, however, matched their attacking threat. Stuttgart scored 13 shots (8 on the goalkeeper), Heidenheim 10 shots (6 on the goalkeeper). The expected goals were close: Stuttgart 2.31, Heidenheim 2.04.
This thrilling 3-3 draw keeps Stuttgart fourth in the Bundesliga standings. Heidenheim gain a valuable point, although they remain in the relegation zone. The hosts showed incredible determination.
