Bundesliga Gameweek 1
1. FC Heidenheim 1 - 3 FT VfL Wolfsburg
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
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5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
0
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Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
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Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
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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' ↓ B. Zivzivadze ↑M. Kaufmann
71' ↓ A. Ibrahimovic ↑M. Honsak
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
Our take on every player in this match
1. FC Heidenheim
Goalkeepers
Diant Ramaj 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Defenders
Patrick Mainka 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benedikt Gimber 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Tim Siersleben 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Marnon Busch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan Schöppner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niklas Dorsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Jonas Föhrenbach
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Forwards
Arijon Ibrahimović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Léo Scienza 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Budu Zivzivadze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Kevin Müller 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adam Kölle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omar Haktab Traoré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrian Beck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Kerber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julian Niehues
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathias Honsak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yannik Wagner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikkel Kaufmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
VfL Wolfsburg
Goalkeepers
Kamil Grabara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kilian Fischer
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Moritz Jenz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konstantinos Koulierakis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aaron Zehnter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Maximilian Arnold 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
Vinicius Souza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andreas Skov Olsen
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Lovro Majer
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Patrick Wimmer
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Dženan Pejčinović
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Marius Müller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mathys Angély
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Odogu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bence Dárdai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Václav Černý
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yannick Gerhardt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mattias Svanberg 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
26
Minutes
7.9
Rating
Mohamed Amine Amoura 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.5
Rating
Jonas Wind
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2025 | 1. FC Heidenheim | 1 - 3 | VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | Voith-Arena |
| 03/29/2025 | VfL Wolfsburg | 0 - 1 | 1. FC Heidenheim | Bundesliga | Volkswagen Arena |
| 11/10/2024 | 1. FC Heidenheim | 1 - 3 | VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | Voith-Arena |
| 01/20/2024 | FC Heidenheim | 1 - 1 | VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | Voith-Arena |
| 08/19/2023 | VfL Wolfsburg | 2 - 0 | FC Heidenheim | Bundesliga | Volkswagen Arena |
| 10/26/2016 | FC Heidenheim | 0 - 1 | VfL Wolfsburg | DFB Pokal | Voith-Arena |
08/23/2025
03/29/2025
11/10/2024
01/20/2024
08/19/2023
10/26/2016
1. FC Heidenheim Win
VfL Wolfsburg Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: 0
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
1. FC Heidenheim
VfL Wolfsburg
1. FC Heidenheim
VfL Wolfsburg
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.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
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.