1. FC Heidenheim
1899 Hoffenheim
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0.99
Expected Goals (xG)
2.32
Passing by
225 (71%)
Accurate passes
322 (78%)
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41
G
Saying Ramaj
6.5
d
His Behrens
63′ 84′
5
d
Benedikt Gimber
5.2
6
d
Patrick Mainka (C)
6.3
23
d
Haktab Omar Traore
6.3
m
Luca Kerber
63′
84′
3
m
Jan Schöppner
6.2
30
m
Niklas Dorsch
6.9
17
F
Mathias Honsak
6.9
18
F
Marvin Pieringer
6.2
11
F
I will be Zivzivadze
6.7
1
G
Oliver Baumann (C)
6.2
13
d
Bernard
7.0
21
d
Albian Hajdari
6.5
5
d
Ozan Kabak
6.5
34
d
Vladimir Koufal
6.2
18
m
Wouter Burger
7.3
7
m
Leon Abdullah
7.5
m
Bazoumana Touré
78′ m
Andrej Kramarić
45+1′ m
Alexander Prass
26′
45+1′
F
Noble Asllani
49′
26′ 
Bundesliga classification – Bundesliga
Qualification/Relegation
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- Relegation Playoffs
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1899 Hoffenheim produced a dominant performance to defeat 1. FC Heidenheim 4-2 at the Voith-Arena, with Alexander Prass starring for the visitors.
The Bundesliga clash on 7 March 2026 saw Hoffenheim cement their position at the top end of the table. Meanwhile, Heidenheim continued to struggle, languishing in the relegation zone.
The visitors, sitting third in the league, quickly asserted their control. They pressed high and created early chances against an 18th-placed Heidenheim side.
Alexander Prass opened the scoring for 1899 Hoffenheim in the 26th minute. Fisnik Asllani provided the assist for the midfielder’s well-placed finish.
Prass then doubled his tally and Hoffenheim’s lead just before the break. In the 45th minute, Prass scored a second, assisted by Andrej Kramaric, which gave the visitors a comfortable cushion.
Heidenheim needed a strong response after the break. Head coach Frank Schmidt made immediate changes, bringing in Mathias Honsak and Marvin Pieringer.
However, Hoffenheim extended their lead soon after the restart. Fisnik Asllani found the back of the net in the 49th minute, making it 3-0 for the visitors and seemingly putting the game out of reach.
1. FC Heidenheim found a lifeline in the 63rd minute as Luca Kerber pulled one back for the hosts, assisted by Patrick Mainka, who sparked some hope.
The game opened up even more as both teams looked for goals. Heidenheim thought they had another but a Sirlord Conteh goal was ruled out for offside by VAR in the 70th minute.
Hoffenheim regained their three-goal lead. Substitute Tim Lemperle scored in the 78th minute, with a smart assist from Bazoumana Touré, who made it 4-1.
However, Heidenheim refused to give up. Luca Kerber scored his second goal of the game in the 84th minute, again assisted by Patrick Mainka. This brought the score to 4-2, adding final drama.
Hoffenheim dominated possession with 56% and recorded 16 shots in total, seven of which were on target. Their expected goals (xG) stood at 2.32, indicating their attacking threat. Heidenheim managed just seven shots with two on goal and an xG of 0.99.
This win significantly boosts Hoffenheim’s 1899 push for European qualification. On the contrary, the 1. FC Heidenheim remain firmly rooted at the bottom of the Bundesliga table, facing an uphill battle for survival.
