Heidenheim vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen Prediction, Preview and Stats

Germany flag 2025/2026 Bundesliga, Germany
Walter-Birkhold-Jugendstadion Sat, 21 Mar - 2:30 PM
Bundesliga
Heidenheim HDH
3 – 3
Bayer 04 Leverkusen B04
Full Time Sat, 21 Mar 2:30 PM
Round 27 Regular Season
Marvin Pieringer - 85', 72' (P)
Hennes Behrens - 56'
Goal
|
Goal
Patrik Schick - 79', 35'
Malik Tillman - 22'

CONTEXT

The match between Heidenheim and Bayer 04 Leverkusen is now finished, ending in an action-packed 3-3 draw. Leverkusen took a 2-0 lead into the halftime break, but the hosts fought back in the second half to share the points. This result represented a significant deviation from pre-match expectations, negatively impacting Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The visitors were heavily favored to win with a 60.2% implied probability, compared to a 21.2% chance for a draw and an 18.6% chance for a Heidenheim victory. Consequently, the final outcome did not align with the pre-match market. Bayer 04 Leverkusen controlled the flow of the game, holding 63% possession against Heidenheim's 37%. Despite Leverkusen's dominance on the ball, the underlying attacking quality was remarkably even. Heidenheim recorded 1.57 expected goals (xG) while Leverkusen generated 1.63 xG. Because of this narrow margin, the drawn outcome was fully consistent with the expected goals data. Furthermore, both teams' scoring rates were entirely in line with efficiency expectations, as the sides finished their chances effectively in a clean match that featured zero red cards to impact the overall dynamics.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Bayer 04 Leverkusen showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was consistent with expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was diverging from the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Aligned with xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
No referee statistics available.
Heidenheim F. Schmidt
F. Schmidt
VS
Bayer 04 Leverkusen K. Hjulmand
K. Hjulmand
0.64
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.94
0.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Eintracht Frankfurt Rank: 81 L
TSG Hoffenheim Rank: 84 L
Werder Bremen Rank: 76 L
VfB Stuttgart Rank: 86 D
FC Augsburg Rank: 76 L
Hamburger SV Rank: 77 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
St. Pauli Rank: 73 W
Borussia Mönchengladbach Rank: 76 D
Eintracht Frankfurt Rank: 81 W
Werder Bremen Rank: 76 W
TSG Hoffenheim Rank: 84 L
VfB Stuttgart Rank: 86 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 5
5

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Heidenheim
18.59%
Draw
21.22%
Away Bayer 04 Leverkusen
60.18%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
69.72
89.48
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Heidenheim
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Power Score
69.72
89.48
League Position
18
6
Global Rank
204
16

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Heidenheim — Opponent-weighted form score
Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Heidenheim Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Heidenheim

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Heidenheim ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
28.51
26.98
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
26.98
28.51
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Heidenheim +0.13 Efficiency Index
vs
Bayer 04 Leverkusen -0.13 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Heidenheim
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Heidenheim
vs
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Heidenheim Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
0%
0%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
+1.00 vs +0.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Heidenheim Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
Heidenheim
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter Attack / Transition data not available for this match.
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Heidenheim HDH Home
5 matches
Bayer 04 Leverkusen B04 Away
Match Record
0
Wins
5
0
Draws
0
5
Losses
0
Goals
4
Goals Scored
18
18
Goals Conceded
4
-14
Goal Difference
+14

Data last updated: 2026-03-27T12:21:48+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
D. Ramaj
Germany
41 D. Ramaj
M. Busch
Germany
2 M. Busch
P. Mainka
Germany
6 (C) P. Mainka
B. Gimber
Substitution
Germany
5 B. Gimber
H. Behrens
Germany
26 H. Behrens
L. Kerber
Substitution
Germany
20 L. Kerber
J. Schöppner
Substitution
Germany
3 J. Schöppner
N. Dorsch
Substitution
Germany
30 N. Dorsch
E. Dinkci
Germany
8 E. Dinkci
B. Zivzivadze
Georgia
11 B. Zivzivadze
C. Conteh
Substitution
Germany
10 C. Conteh
Pitch
M. Flekken
Netherlands
1 M. Flekken
A. Grimaldo García
Spain
20 A. Grimaldo García
R. Andrich
Substitution
Germany
8 (C) R. Andrich
J. Quansah
England
4 J. Quansah
M. Amare Culbreath
Germany
42 M. Amare Culbreath
A. García Serrano
Substitution
Spain
24 A. García Serrano
E. Palacios
Argentina
25 E. Palacios
E. Poku
Substitution
Netherlands
19 E. Poku
M. Tillman
Substitution
United States
10 M. Tillman
I. Maza
Algeria
30 I. Maza
P. Schick
Czech Republic
14 P. Schick

General Information

Date & Time :
Mar 21, 2026, 02:30 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Bundesliga, Germany · Round 27 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Walter-Birkhold-Jugendstadion
Capacity :
15000
Attendance :
15000
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Felix Prigan
Asmir Osmanagic
Florian Heft
Robin Braun

Statistics

Possession
HDH
41%
B04
59%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 3
3 Big Chances Created 3
5 Shots 5
31 Dangerous attacks 60
37 Possession 63
2 Corners 5
11 Free kicks 11
4 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

8 Goal Kicks 6
13 Successful Headers 7
25 Throwins 13
14 Dribble Attempts 21
1 Assists 3
8 Goal Attempts 8
5 Successful Dribbles 10
36 Successful Dribbles Percentage 48
1 Hit Woodwork 1
74 Ball Safe 86
5 Substitutions 5
1 Penalties 0
0 Injuries 1

Attacking

77 Attacks 112
1 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

81 Successful Passes Percentage 86
258 Successful Passes 459
50 Successful Long Passes Percentage 51
52 Long Passes 49
318 Passes 533
7 Key Passes 10
26 Successful Long Passes 25

Defensive

9 Interceptions 2
17 Tackles 14
2 Saves 2

Build-up

15 Total Crosses 21
3 Accurate Crosses 8

Discipline

11 Fouls 12
1 Offsides 0

Lineup

Referee : Robin Braun

Starting XI ▼

41
Diant Ramaj
Diant Ramaj Goalkeeper
5.95
2
Marnon Busch
Marnon Busch Defender
6.8
5
Benedikt Gimber
Benedikt Gimber Defender
6.18
19
Jonas Föhrenbach
Jonas Föhrenbach
Defender46'
6.59
6
Patrick Mainka
Patrick Mainka (C) Defender
6.82
26
Hennes Behrens
Hennes Behrens Defender
7.44
3
Jan Schöppner
Jan Schöppner Midfielder
6.21
16
Julian Niehues
Julian Niehues
Midfielder46'
6.89
20
Luca Kerber
Luca Kerber Midfielder
5.82
18
Marvin Pieringer
Marvin Pieringer
Attacker64'
2
8.54
30
Niklas Dorsch
Niklas Dorsch Midfielder
6.74
21
Adrian Beck
Adrian Beck
Midfielder83'
6.99
8
Eren Dinkçi
Eren Dinkçi Attacker
6.56
10
Christian Conteh
Christian Conteh Attacker
6.69
31
Sirlord Conteh
Sirlord Conteh
Attacker64'
6.59
11
Budu Zivzivadze
Budu Zivzivadze Attacker
6.62
Referee : Robin Braun

Starting XI ▼

1
Mark Flekken
Mark Flekken Goalkeeper
6.24
4
Jarell Quansah
Jarell Quansah Defender
6.37
8
Robert Andrich
Robert Andrich (C) Defender
6.16
35
Christian Kofane
Christian Kofane
Attacker87'
20
Alejandro Grimaldo
Alejandro Grimaldo Defender
7.52
42
Montrell Culbreath
Montrell Culbreath Defender
6.49
10
Malik Tillman
Malik Tillman Midfielder
7.41
15
Tim Oermann
Tim Oermann
Defender82'
6.31
19
Ernest Poku
Ernest Poku Midfielder
6.01
11
Martin Terrier
Martin Terrier
Attacker46'
6.27
24
Aleix García
Aleix García Midfielder
7.26
6
Ezequiel Fernández
Ezequiel Fernández
Midfielder82'
6.49
25
Exequiel Palacios
Exequiel Palacios Midfielder
6.78
30
Ibrahim Maza
Ibrahim Maza Midfielder
6.69
14
Patrik Schick
Patrik Schick Attacker
2
8.34

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Foul / 8th Yellowcard
90+6'
Event
Marnon Busch
Foul / 7th Yellowcard
90'
89'
Event
Argument / 6th Yellowcard
87'
Event
Christian Kofane → Robert Andrich
10th Substitution
Event
Marvin Pieringer
Header / 5th Goal
85'
Event
Adrian Beck → Niklas Dorsch
9th Substitution
83'
83'
Event
Jarell Quansah
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
82'
Event
Ezequiel Fernández → Aleix García
7th Substitution
82'
Event
Tim Oermann → Malik Tillman
8th Substitution
79'
Event
Patrik Schick
Header / 4th Goal
74'
Event
Ibrahim Maza
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Marvin Pieringer
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
72'
Event
Sirlord Conteh → Christian Conteh
5th Substitution
64'
Event
Marvin Pieringer → Luca Kerber
6th Substitution
64'
Event
Luca Kerber
Roughing / 9th Yellowcard
64'
Event
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
63'
Event
Hennes Behrens
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
56'
54'
Event
Nathan Tella → Martin Terrier
4th Substitution
Event
Julian Niehues → Jan Schöppner
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Jonas Föhrenbach → Benedikt Gimber
1st Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Martin Terrier → Ernest Poku
3rd Substitution
1ST-HALF
39'
Event
Patrik Schick
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
35'
Event
Patrik Schick
Header / 2nd Goal
Event
Jan Schöppner
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
25'
22'
Event
Malik Tillman
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Jarell Quansah from Bayer 04 Leverkusen committed a foul.
90
Update Update
Tim Oermann from Bayer 04 Leverkusen has been awarded a free kick on the right flank.
90
Update Update
Adrian Beck from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 committed a foul.
90
Update Update
Marvin Pieringer from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 committed a foul.
90
Update Update
The second half has concluded, with the match ending in a 3-3 draw between 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
90
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Patrik Schick from Bayer 04 Leverkusen tries a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
90
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Patrik Schick from Bayer 04 Leverkusen attempted a header from the center of the box but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Alejandro Grimaldo.
90
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Jarell Quansah of Bayer 04 Leverkusen takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after Hennes Behrens allowed the ball to go out of play.
90
Update Update
Exequiel Palacios from Bayer 04 Leverkusen has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
90
Attempt Attempt
A missed opportunity for Bayer 04 Leverkusen as Ibrahim Maza takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the crossbar. The assist came from Tim Oermann.
90
Update Update
Julian Niehues from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
90
Update Update
Nathan Tella of Bayer 04 Leverkusen has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Adrian Beck of 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Marnon Busch of 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 7 minutes of stoppage time added.
90
Update Update
Marnon Busch from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 committed a foul.
89
Update Update
Jarell Quansah of Bayer 04 Leverkusen committed a foul.
89
Update Update
Sirlord Conteh from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
89
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jarell Quansah of Bayer 04 Leverkusen has been shown a yellow card.
88
Update Update
Sirlord Conteh from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 committed a foul.
88
Update Update
Jarell Quansah from Bayer 04 Leverkusen has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
87
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Christian Kofane replaces Robert Andrich.
85
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! It's 3-3 between 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Marvin Pieringer scores for Heidenheim with a header from the center of the box, directing it into the right corner. The assist comes from Adrian Beck, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 after Montrell Culbreath allowed the ball to go out.
83
Update Update
Julian Niehues from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 earned a free kick in the defensive area.
83
Update Update
Ibrahim Maza from Bayer 04 Leverkusen committed a foul.
83
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for 1. FC Heidenheim 1846: Adrian Beck replaces Niklas Dorsch.
83
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Ibrahim Maza of Bayer 04 Leverkusen has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
82
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Ezequiél Fernández comes on to replace Aleix García.
82
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Tim Oermann replaces Malik Tillman.
80
Update Update
Offside call against 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Sirlord Conteh has been flagged for being offside.
79
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Bayer 04 Leverkusen takes the lead with a score of 3-2 against 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Patrik Schick scores with a header from close range right in front of the goal. The assist came from Alejandro Grimaldo, who delivered a precise cross following a corner kick.
78
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after Patrick Mainka allowed the ball to go out.
78
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Nathan Tella of Bayer 04 Leverkusen fires a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Patrik Schick, who set him up with a header.
77
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after Patrick Mainka allowed it to go out.
77
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Aleix García of Bayer 04 Leverkusen takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Exequiel Palacios.
75
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Patrick Mainka from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 attempted a header from the center of the box but couldn't convert.
74
Update Update
Aleix García from Bayer 04 Leverkusen committed a foul.
74
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Aleix García of Bayer 04 Leverkusen has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
74
Update Update
Niklas Dorsch from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
72
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 has leveled the score at 2-2 against Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Marvin Pieringer steps up and successfully converts the penalty, striking the ball with his right foot into the bottom left corner of the net.
70
Update Update
Penalty awarded to 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Marvin Pieringer is fouled inside the box.
70
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Malik Tillman from Bayer 04 Leverkusen takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area. However, Diant Ramaj, the goalkeeper for 1. FC Heidenheim 1846, makes a crucial save right in the center of the goal.
70
Update Update
Robert Andrich of Bayer 04 Leverkusen has given away a penalty following a foul committed inside the box.
69
Update Update
Nathan Tella from Bayer 04 Leverkusen has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
69
Update Update
Patrick Mainka from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 committed a foul.
68
Attempt Attempt
Another offensive push. Budu Zivzivadze from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper.
66
Update Update
Sirlord Conteh from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
66
Update Update
Nathan Tella committed a foul against Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
65
Update Update
Robert Andrich from Bayer 04 Leverkusen committed a foul.
65
Update Update
Hennes Behrens from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
64
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for 1. FC Heidenheim 1846: Sirlord Conteh is coming on to replace Christian Conteh.
64
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for 1. FC Heidenheim 1846: Marvin Pieringer comes on to replace Luca Kerber.
64
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Luca Kerber from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
64
Update Update
Nathan Tella from Bayer 04 Leverkusen earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
64
Update Update
Luca Kerber from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 committed a foul.
63
Update Update
Malik Tillman committed a foul against Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
63
Update Update
Jonas Föhrenbach from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 earned a free kick in the defensive area.
59
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after Diant Ramaj allowed the ball to go out.
59
Corner Corner
Another offensive push. Nathan Tella from Bayer 04 Leverkusen takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but Diant Ramaj of 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 makes a save, denying it in the top right corner. The assist came from Malik Tillman.
58
Update Update
Ibrahim Maza from Bayer 04 Leverkusen committed a foul.
58
Update Update
Patrick Mainka from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
56
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 has scored, bringing the score to 1, while Bayer 04 Leverkusen remains at 2. Hennes Behrens from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 took a long-range shot with his right foot from the left side.
54
Update Update
Ibrahim Maza from Bayer 04 Leverkusen has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
54
Update Update
Marnon Busch from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 committed a foul.
54
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
54
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Nathan Tella comes on to replace Martin Terrier due to an injury.
52
Update Update
Match halted due to an injury to Martin Terrier from Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
49
Update Update
Exequiel Palacios from Bayer 04 Leverkusen was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
49
Attempt Attempt
Julian Niehues from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 takes a shot from outside the penalty area with his right foot and strikes the right post.
49
Update Update
Luca Kerber from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 committed a foul.
45
Update Update
The first half has concluded with 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 trailing Bayer 04 Leverkusen by a score of 0 to 2.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for 1. FC Heidenheim 1846: Julian Niehues comes on to replace Jan Schöppner.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
45
Update Update
The second half is underway with the score at 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 trailing Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2-0.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Martin Terrier comes on to replace Ernest Poku.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for 1. FC Heidenheim 1846: Jonas Föhrenbach comes on to replace Benedikt Gimber.
42
Update Update
Opportunity wasted! Luca Kerber from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 attempted a header from the center of the penalty area but sent it over the bar. The cross was delivered by Christian Conteh.
39
Update Update
Benedikt Gimber from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 was awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
39
Update Update
Patrik Schick from Bayer 04 Leverkusen committed a foul.
39
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Patrik Schick from Bayer 04 Leverkusen has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
36
Update Update
Eren Dinkçi from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 committed a foul.
36
Update Update
Alejandro Grimaldo from Bayer 04 Leverkusen has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
35
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Bayer 04 Leverkusen takes the lead with a score of 2-0 against 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Patrik Schick scores with a header from close range.
33
Update Update
Fouled by Budu Zivzivadze from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846.
33
Update Update
Jarell Quansah from Bayer 04 Leverkusen has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
26
Attempt Attempt
Near miss! Exequiel Palacios of Bayer 04 Leverkusen takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area that just grazes past the goal. The assist came from Robert Andrich.
25
Update Update
Jan Schöppner of 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 committed a foul.
25
Update Update
Ibrahim Maza of Bayer 04 Leverkusen has been awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
25
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jan Schöppner of 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
24
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after Patrick Mainka allowed it to go out.
23
Attempt Attempt
A new offensive play unfolds as Hennes Behrens from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area. However, Mark Flekken, the goalkeeper for Bayer 04 Leverkusen, makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist was provided by Christian Conteh.
22
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Bayer 04 Leverkusen takes the lead against 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 with a score of 1-0. Malik Tillman found the net with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, placing the ball perfectly into the left corner. The assist came from Aleix García, who delivered a precise cross.
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Jarell Quansah from Bayer 04 Leverkusen committed a foul.
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Christian Conteh from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
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Attempt Attempt
The attempt is denied. Patrik Schick from Bayer 04 Leverkusen fires a left-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard area, but it gets blocked.
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Attempt Attempt
Opportunity squandered! Aleix García from Bayer 04 Leverkusen took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area that narrowly missed to the left. The assist came from Robert Andrich.
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Montrell Culbreath of Bayer 04 Leverkusen committed a foul.
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Hennes Behrens from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
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The attempt on goal was thwarted. Luca Kerber from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 headed the ball from a challenging angle on the left, but his effort was blocked. The assist came from Niklas Dorsch, who delivered a cross.
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Corner Corner
Corner awarded to 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 after Jarell Quansah was unable to prevent the ball from going out.

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: Bayer 04 Leverkusen exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was contrary to the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was outside the projected probability range.

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