Bundesliga Regular Season - 16
1. FC Heidenheim 2 - 2 FT 1. FC Köln
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
15' M. Pieringer (J. Schoppner)
E. Martel (A. Castro-Montes) 18'
E. Martel 21'
26' J. Niehues
44' A. Ibrahimovic
HT
↓ D. Huseinbasic ↑S. El Mala 46'
S. El Mala (A. Castro-Montes) 48'
52' J. Fohrenbach
60' ↓ J. Schoppner ↑A. Beck
60' ↓ A. Ibrahimovic ↑M. Honsak
↓ F. Schenten ↑L. Maina 62'
↓ A. Castro-Montes ↑K. Lund 75'
↓ J. Thielmann ↑M. Bulter 75'
78' ↓ M. Pieringer ↑S. Schimmer
78' ↓ O. H. Traore ↑M. Busch
83' ↓ S. Conteh ↑M. Kaufmann
↓ R. Ache ↑Y. Niang 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
1. FC Heidenheim
Goalkeepers
Diant Ramaj 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Haktab Omar Traore
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Patrick Mainka 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
0
Interceptions
4
Blocks
Tim Siersleben 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jonas Föhrenbach
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Jan Schöppner 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Julian Niehues 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Niklas Dorsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sirlord Conteh
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Arijon Ibrahimović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Forwards
Marvin Pieringer
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Frank Feller 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Benedikt Gimber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marnon Busch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrian Beck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Kerber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathias Honsak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefan Schimmer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikkel Kaufmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yannik Wagner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
1. FC Köln
Goalkeepers
Marvin Schwäbe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Sebastian Sebulonsen
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Eric Martel
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Jan Thielmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Tom Krauß
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denis Huseinbašić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Alessio Castro-Montes 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
2
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Fynn Schenten
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Ragnar Ache
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
Jakub Kamiński
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Ron-Robert Zieler
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matthias Köbbing
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kristoffer Lund
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cenk Özkaçar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Said El Mala 
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
47
Minutes
7.9
Rating
Linton Maina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marius Bülter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/05/2024 | FC Heidenheim | 4 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | Voith-Arena |
| 13/01/2024 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 1 | FC Heidenheim | Bundesliga | Cologne Stadium |
| 07/04/2019 | FC Heidenheim | 0 - 2 | 1. FC Köln | 2. Bundesliga | Voith-Arena |
| 27/10/2018 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 1 | FC Heidenheim | 2. Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
18/05/2024
13/01/2024
07/04/2019
27/10/2018
1. FC Heidenheim Win
1. FC Köln Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 16 GD: +51
P: 16 GD: +14
P: 15 GD: +11
P: 16 GD: +10
P: 16 GD: +6
P: 15 GD: +9
P: 16 GD: 0
P: 16 GD: 0
P: 16 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -2
P: 16 GD: -2
P: 15 GD: -10
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 16 GD: -12
P: 16 GD: -15
P: 15 GD: -13
P: 16 GD: -21
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +56
P: 19 GD: +21
P: 20 GD: +20
P: 20 GD: +10
P: 20 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -3
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 19 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -14
P: 20 GD: -16
P: 20 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -16
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Goalkeeping Masterclass Seals Four-Goal Thriller at Voith-Arena
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. A high-octane encounter at the Voith-Arena saw both sides trade clinical blows, leaving Heidenheim still searching for the spark to ignite their survival bid.
A Frantic First-Half Exchange
From the first whistle, chaos reigned in this Bundesliga clash. The 1. FC Heidenheim faithful didn't have to wait long for a breakthrough as Marvin Pieringer latched onto a Schoppner pass to fire the hosts ahead after 15 minutes. However, the Stakes of this match were evident in the immediate response from the 1. FC Köln. Just three minutes later, Eric Martel restored parity, silencing the home crowd. The match lacked tactical Balance, replaced instead by a direct, heavy-metal approach that saw the ball zip from end to end at a breathless pace.
The Battle of the Shot-Stoppers
While the scoreline suggests defensive fragility, the reality was a showcase of elite goalkeeping. A barrage of 21 shots from Köln turned the Voith-Arena into a shooting gallery, yet Diant Ramaj stood tall with six crucial saves. At the other end, Marvin Schwäbe produced a match-high rating of 8.2, proving why he remains one of the league's most reliable assets. Despite Heidenheim retaking the lead through J. Niehues, Köln’s S. El Mala ensured the spoils were shared with a tidy finish early in the second half.
Data Story: Dominance without Reward
The numbers paint a picture of Köln's frustration. With a superior xG of 2.40 and more shots on target (9 to 6), they will feel the Intensity of their press deserved all three points. For Heidenheim, 55% possession showed their intent to control the game, but their defensive line struggled to contain Köln's counter-attacks. This draw prevents an Upset Factor from materializing for the relegation-threatened hosts, who remain mired in the bottom two, while Köln continues their steady, if unspectacular, mid-table journey.
Key Questions
Who was the top performer?
Marvin Schwäbe earned an 8.2 rating, making 4 saves to secure a point for the visitors.
How does this affect the relegation race?
Heidenheim stays 17th, missing a chance to close the gap on the teams above them.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Voith-Arena Becomes a Battleground: Heidenheim vs Köln in Survival Mode
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. Heidenheim sits rock-bottom with 11 points from 14 matches—this six-pointer against a struggling Köln is a winner-takes-all moment in the relegation dogfight.
The Setup
Both teams are gasping for air. Heidenheim's form is alarming: three wins from 14 games, a -17 goal difference, and 30 goals conceded—they're the Bundesliga's defensive punching bag. Köln isn't much better (LLDDL in five), though their -2 goal difference suggests they've stemmed the bleeding slightly. The stakes are existential—these aren't title-chasing sides; they're fighting to stay in the division. The balance is perfect: two wounded teams, one lifeline available. This is raw, unvarnished survival football.
Tactical Flashpoint
Heidenheim must lock down defensively and hit Köln on the counter. Köln will press early, hunting for the space that Heidenheim's leaky backline offers. Whoever controls the midfield tempo controls whether this becomes a shootout or a grinding, low-scoring affair. This isn't about flair—it's about grit.
Our Prediction
Köln's slight edge in form and quality shines through. They win 2-1 in a scrappy, tension-filled match. Heidenheim creates chances but can't capitalise; Köln's clinical finishing in the first half and a set-piece goal in the second seal it. Heidenheim's survival hopes take another hit.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes, if you crave relegation drama. Two teams in freefall, genuine desperation—pure Bundesliga intensity.
What's the predicted outcome?
Köln 2-1 Heidenheim. Köln's marginal edge in form tips the balance; Heidenheim fights hard but falls short.
Where do Heidenheim and Köln sit in the league table?
Heidenheim 17th with 11 points; Köln 11th with 16 points. Both are in the relegation zone.
What is Heidenheim's current form?
Dire: LWWLL in their last five. Only three wins from 14 games—relegation is a real threat.
What does this mean for relegation?
A win buys survival time; a loss deepens the crisis. For Heidenheim, this is a must-win.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.