Bundesliga Regular Season - 1
1. FC Heidenheim 1 - 3 FT VfL Wolfsburg
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
5' Diant Ramaj
A. Skov Olsen (P. Wimmer) 20'
29' L. Scienza
Moritz Jenz 41'
HT
61' ↓ J. Fohrenbach ↑O. H. Traore
62' ↓ N. Dorsch ↑L. Kerber
↓ L. Majer ↑M. Svanberg 64'
↓ D. Pejcinovic ↑M. Amoura 64'
M. Svanberg (M. Arnold) 66'
71' ↓ A. Ibrahimovic ↑M. Honsak
71' ↓ B. Zivzivadze ↑M. Kaufmann
78' ↓ T. Siersleben ↑A. Beck
M. Amoura 87'
↓ A. Skov Olsen ↑V. Cerny 89'
↓ K. Fischer ↑Y. Gerhardt 89'
90'+2 Haktab Omar Traore
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
1. FC Heidenheim
Goalkeepers
D. Ramaj 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Defenders
P. Mainka 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Gimber 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
T. Siersleben 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
M. Busch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Schoppner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Dorsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
J. Fohrenbach
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Forwards
A. Ibrahimovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
L. Scienza 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
B. Zivzivadze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
K. Muller 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Kolle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. H. Traore
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Beck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Kerber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Niehues
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Honsak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Wagner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Kaufmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
VfL Wolfsburg
Goalkeepers
K. Grabara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
K. Fischer
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Jenz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Koulierakis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Zehnter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
M. Arnold 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
Vini Souza 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
A. Skov Olsen
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
L. Majer
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
P. Wimmer
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
D. Pejcinovic
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
M. Muller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Angely
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Odogu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Dardai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Cerny
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Gerhardt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Svanberg 
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
26
Minutes
7.9
Rating
M. Amoura 
CLUTCH HERO
0
Goal Time
0
Goal Time
0
Impact
7.5
Rating
J. Wind
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/08/2025 | 1. FC Heidenheim | 1 - 3 | VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | Voith-Arena |
| 29/03/2025 | VfL Wolfsburg | 0 - 1 | 1. FC Heidenheim | Bundesliga | Volkswagen Arena |
| 10/11/2024 | 1. FC Heidenheim | 1 - 3 | VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | Voith-Arena |
| 20/01/2024 | FC Heidenheim | 1 - 1 | VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | Voith-Arena |
| 19/08/2023 | VfL Wolfsburg | 2 - 0 | FC Heidenheim | Bundesliga | Volkswagen Arena |
| 26/10/2016 | FC Heidenheim | 0 - 1 | VfL Wolfsburg | DFB Pokal | Voith-Arena |
23/08/2025
29/03/2025
10/11/2024
20/01/2024
19/08/2023
26/10/2016
1. FC Heidenheim Win
VfL Wolfsburg Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 1 GD: 0
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
Wolfsburg's Bench Depth Crushes Heidenheim's Hopes
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 79/100. A title contender flexes its muscles while a promoted side confronts the harsh mathematics of the relegation fight.
The Opening Salvo: Wolfsburg's Early Dominance
Wolfsburg arrived at the Voith-Arena not to compete but to impose. By the 20th minute, Andreas Skov Olsen had already drawn first blood, tapping home after P. Wimmer's surgical assist. But Heidenheim refused to fold: Leo Scienza equalised nine minutes later with a poacher's finish. Suddenly, the balance shifted. Three lead changes would follow before the final whistle—a stakes-laden six-pointer unfolding in real time.
The Turning Point: Svanberg's Substitute Hammer Blow
Minute 66 changed everything. Mattias Svanberg, summoned from the bench, restored Wolfsburg's lead with the clinical finishing of a man hungry for impact. The Swedish midfielder's goal epitomised Wolfsburg's intensity—their substitutes weren't passengers; they were executioners. The gap between third place and sixteenth yawned wide. Heidenheim's resistance crumbled under the weight of Wolfsburg's relentless pressure. When M. Arnold found Svanberg, it wasn't luck; it was the inevitable consequence of superior depth.
The Verdict: Amoura's Penalty Seals the Rout
The 87th minute brought the final nail. Mohamed Amoura, another substitute, converted a penalty to make it 3-1. No upset factor here—just cold, calculated superiority. Heidenheim's Bundesliga baptism has been brutal: zero points, minus-two goal difference, rock bottom. Wolfsburg, meanwhile, sits third with three points and a goal surplus. The message is clear: this is a two-tier league, and Heidenheim has much to learn.
Key Questions
What made Andreas Skov Olsen the standout performer?
Skov Olsen opened the scoring in the 20th minute and created four key chances. His midfield control was the foundation of Wolfsburg's dominance.
What does this loss mean for Heidenheim's season?
A sobering reality check: zero points, bottom place, already three defeats. The relegation battle isn't a distant threat—it's here and now.
How did Wolfsburg's substitutes change the game?
Svanberg and Amoura combined for two goals in 21 minutes. Wolfsburg's bench depth proved insurmountable—Heidenheim had no answer.
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.
Grit Over Glamour at Voith-Arena
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 15/100. This match is a tactical tug-of-war between two sides desperate to solidify their defensive foundations after a leaky start to the season.
The Setup
The encounter at the Voith-Arena on August 23, 2025, sees 1. FC Heidenheim hosting VfL Wolfsburg in a match where Form is the primary concern for both managers. With Heidenheim having conceded 28 goals already, the Balance of the team is under heavy scrutiny. Despite the low Stakes rating in the pre-match data, the psychological weight of finding stability is immense. The match lacks significant Stars, putting the focus squarely on collective organization rather than individual brilliance.
Key Battle
The contest will be won in the transition phases. Wolfsburg’s attacking unit, spearheaded by the pace of M. Amoura, will look to exploit the frequent gaps in a Heidenheim backline that has been far too porous. Without a designated star in their own ranks, Heidenheim must rely on their signature home-turf intensity to disrupt the visitors' rhythm in the middle third.
Our Prediction
Expect a cautious affair where neither side shows the clinical edge required to dominate. Wolfsburg possesses more technical quality, but Heidenheim’s work rate often levels the playing field at home. A 1-1 draw seems the most logical outcome as both teams prioritize structural integrity over attacking risk.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only if you enjoy gritty tactical battles; expect few clear-cut chances.
What's the predicted outcome?
A 1-1 draw is the most likely result.
Where are they in the league table?
Heidenheim is currently 16th, while Wolfsburg sits in 14th place.
What is VfL Wolfsburg's current form?
They have a mixed record of one win, one draw, and three losses (WDLLL).
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.