Bundesliga Regular Season - 5
1. FC Heidenheim 2 - 1 FT FC Augsburg
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
47' M. Kaufmann (S. Conteh)
Fabian Rieder 51'
54' S. Conteh (M. Kaufmann)
↓ C. Zesiger ↑N. Banks 59'
↓ R. Fellhauer ↑D. Giannoulis 59'
↓ A. Claude-Maurice ↑M. Komur 59'
68' ↓ M. Kaufmann ↑M. Busch
68' ↓ S. Conteh ↑A. Beck
↓ M. Wolf ↑P. Tietz 68'
Samuel Essende 73'
75' ↓ J. Niehues ↑A. Kolle
↓ H. Massengo ↑E. Rexhbecaj 85'
89' ↓ A. Ibrahimovic ↑B. Gimber
89' ↓ N. Dorsch ↑L. Kerber
P. Tietz (F. Rieder) 90'
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
1. FC Heidenheim
Goalkeepers
D. Ramaj 
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
O. H. Traore 
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
2
Duels Won
0
pens won
P. Mainka 
SWEEPER
4
cleanups
4
cleanups
3
interceptions
1
blocks
T. Siersleben 
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
4
tackles
75%
duel win %
J. Fohrenbach
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Midfielders
J. Schoppner
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
J. Niehues
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
6
Duels Won
0
pens won
N. Dorsch 
NPC
89
minutes
89
minutes
26%
pass acc
6.7
rating
Forwards
S. Conteh
PROVOCATEUR
3
fouls won
3
fouls won
6
Duels Won
0
pens won
M. Kaufmann 
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
A. Ibrahimovic 
MAGNET
49
activity
49
activity
42
passes
7
duels
BENCH
K. Muller 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
M. Busch 
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
1
on target
B. Gimber
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
4
Duels Won
0
pens won
A. Kolle
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
15
total mins
Started
entry
L. Kerber
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
12
total mins
Started
entry
A. Beck
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
22
total mins
Started
entry
N. Rothweiler
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Y. Wagner
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
T. Weigel
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
FC Augsburg
Goalkeepers
F. Dahmen
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
C. Matsima
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
K. Schlotterbeck
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
0
on target
C. Zesiger
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
59
total mins
59
entry
Midfielders
K. Jakic
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
H. Massengo
LATE SHIFT
5
late mins
5
late mins
84
total mins
85
entry
R. Fellhauer
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
4
Duels Won
0
pens won
F. Rieder 
PROVIDER
1
assists
1
assists
2
key passes
7.2
rating
Forwards
M. Wolf
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
68
total mins
68
entry
A. Claude-Maurice
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
59
total mins
59
entry
S. Essende
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
BENCH
N. Labrovic
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
N. Banks
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
2
tackles
71%
duel win %
D. Giannoulis
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
31
total mins
Started
entry
M. Komur
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
31
total mins
Started
entry
A. Maier
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
E. Rexhbecaj
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
17
total mins
Started
entry
I. Gharbi
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
E. Saad
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
P. Tietz 
CLUTCH HERO
0
goal time
0
goal time
0
impact
7.2
rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/01/2025 | FC Augsburg | 2 - 1 | 1. FC Heidenheim | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
| 01/09/2024 | 1. FC Heidenheim | 4 - 0 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | Voith-Arena |
| 09/03/2024 | FC Augsburg | 1 - 0 | FC Heidenheim | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
| 22/10/2023 | FC Heidenheim | 2 - 5 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | Voith-Arena |
| 16/12/2022 | FC Augsburg | 2 - 0 | FC Heidenheim | Friendlies Clubs | TBC |
25/01/2025
01/09/2024
09/03/2024
22/10/2023
16/12/2022
1. FC Heidenheim Win
FC Augsburg Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +19
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -7
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
Conteh and Kaufmann Deliver Lifeline in Relegation Decider
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 48/100. Two teams drowning in the relegation mire clashed at the Voith-Arena in a winner-takes-all affair, with Heidenheim escaping 2-1 victors—a result that could define their season.
Clinical Finishing in the Crucible
The first half drifted. Then the second half ignited. Mikkel Kaufmann broke the deadlock in the 47th minute, finishing off Sirlord Conteh's assist with ruthless precision. Seven minutes later, the roles reversed: Conteh buried his own chance (54'), Kaufmann providing the assist. The Intensity was suffocating. Heidenheim controlled proceedings with 48% possession but converted their chances with surgical efficiency—11 shots, 5 on target, 2 goals. Patrick Mainka orchestrated the backline with commanding authority, keeping Augsburg's scattered attacks at bay.
The Possession Paradox and Late Drama
Augsburg dominated the ball (52%, 81% pass accuracy) but starved themselves of clear-cut opportunities. Two shots on target from eight total attempts told the story of a team suffocating under possession without purpose. Then, in the 90th minute, substitute Philipp Tietz—introduced in the 68th—struck a lifeline. Florian Rieder found him in the box, and suddenly Augsburg had hope. But it came too late. The Balance was irreversibly tipped: Heidenheim led twice, Augsburg clawed back once. A thriller that leaves both clubs bloodied but not broken.
The Numbers Don't Lie
Heidenheim's expected goals of 1.24 masked their clinical edge—they overperformed their xG. Augsburg's 0.82 xG reflected their creative void. Sixteen fouls apiece (Augsburg 20) meant intensity without malice. This wasn't a rout; it was a knife-fight. For Heidenheim, a first win in five games. For Augsburg, another defeat in a five-game spiral. The relegation battle just entered its darkest phase.
Key Questions
How did Conteh change the trajectory of this match?
Conteh scored and assisted, dismantling Augsburg's defensive structure in rapid succession. His movement and finishing proved the difference in a tight contest.
Did Augsburg's possession dominance matter?
No. Possession without penetration is theatre. Augsburg's 52% and 81% pass accuracy yielded only two shots on target—clinical wastefulness in a do-or-die fixture.
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.
Survival Instincts at the Voith-Arena
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. This is a quintessential relegation six-pointer where the pressure to avoid defeat could define the entire tactical approach.
The Setup
1. FC Heidenheim enters this clash at the Voith-Arena desperate to halt a damaging four-match losing streak that has seen their Form collapse. Conceding 2.5 goals per game has left them exposed, and they face an FC Augsburg side that is equally searching for defensive Balance. With only two points separating them in the lower reaches of the table, the Stakes are massive. Both managers know that a loss here could trigger a long-term battle for Bundesliga survival.
Key Battle
The outcome hinges on the duel between Heidenheim’s creative outlet Leo Scienza and Augsburg’s physical presence Samuel Essende. Scienza has been the lone bright spot for the hosts, while Essende provides the clinical edge that could punish Heidenheim's fragile back line. The ability of the home midfield to isolate Essende while feeding Scienza will be the game's defining Stars-led narrative.
Our Prediction
Given that both sides have leaky defenses—conceding a combined 4.0 goals per game—this won't be a tactical stalemate. However, the fear of losing such a critical fixture often leads to shared points. We expect a frantic 1-1 draw, with Finn Dahmen and Diant Ramaj forced into several key saves to keep their respective sides in the hunt.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes, if you enjoy high-tension battles between teams fighting for every inch of survival.
What's the predicted outcome?
A 1-1 draw is the most likely result at the Voith-Arena.
Where are 1. FC Heidenheim and FC Augsburg in the league table?
Heidenheim is currently 16th, while FC Augsburg sits in 13th place.
What is FC Augsburg's current form?
Augsburg has a mixed record of WLWLL in their last five outings.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Leo Scienza is the star man with 1 goal in 1 match and an 8.0 rating.
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.