Bundesliga Regular Season - 10
Bayer Leverkusen 6 - 0 FT 1. FC Heidenheim
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
2' P. Schick (E. Poku)
16' J. Hofmann (E. Tapsoba)
22' P. Schick
27' E. Poku (Arthur)
↓ B. Zivzivadze ↑B. Gimber 33'
↓ J. Niehues ↑N. Dorsch 33'
Jan Schöppner 36'
45' I. Maza (A. Garcia)
HT
46' ↓ Arthur ↑M. Tillman
46' ↓ E. Poku ↑M. Terrier
↓ J. Schoppner ↑A. Kolle 46'
53' I. Maza (E. Tapsoba)
56' ↓ E. Tapsoba ↑J. Belocian
56' ↓ P. Schick ↑A. Sarco
↓ M. Honsak ↑M. Pieringer 67'
75' ↓ A. Garcia ↑E. Ben Seghir
↓ M. Busch ↑A. Beck 83'
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Bayer Leverkusen
Goalkeepers
M. Flekken 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
R. Andrich 
MAGNET
98
Activity
98
Activity
94
Passes
4
Duels
L. Bade 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
E. Tapsoba 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
86%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Arthur 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
I. Maza 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
10
Rating
A. Garcia
MAGNET
166
Activity
166
Activity
164
Passes
2
Duels
A. Grimaldo
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
99%
Pass Acc
Forwards
J. Hofmann
MAGNET
64
Activity
64
Activity
61
Passes
3
Duels
E. Poku 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
P. Schick
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8
Rating
BENCH
J. Blaswich
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Belocian 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Quansah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Tillman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Echeverri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. M. Kofane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sarco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Ben Seghir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Terrier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
P. Mainka 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
T. Siersleben 
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
2
Blocks
J. Fohrenbach 
GHOST
17
Actions
17
Actions
90
Minutes
5.2
Rating
Midfielders
M. Busch
GHOST
13
Actions
13
Actions
83
Minutes
6.3
Rating
J. Schoppner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
J. Niehues
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
33
Entry
A. Ibrahimovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Honsak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Forwards
B. Zivzivadze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
33
Entry
BENCH
K. Muller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
B. Gimber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Kolle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Keller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Kerber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Beck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Dorsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Schimmer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Pieringer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | 1. FC Heidenheim | 0 - 1 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Voith-Arena |
| 23/11/2024 | Bayer Leverkusen | 5 - 2 | 1. FC Heidenheim | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 17/02/2024 | FC Heidenheim | 1 - 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Voith-Arena |
| 24/09/2023 | Bayer Leverkusen | 4 - 1 | FC Heidenheim | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 05/02/2019 | FC Heidenheim | 2 - 1 | Bayer Leverkusen | DFB Pokal | Voith-Arena |
05/04/2025
23/11/2024
17/02/2024
24/09/2023
05/02/2019
Bayer Leverkusen Win
1. FC Heidenheim Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +29
P: 10 GD: +7
P: 10 GD: +9
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +10
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: +2
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -6
P: 10 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -6
P: 10 GD: -10
P: 10 GD: -11
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -15
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
Leverkusen's Offensive Arsenal Obliterates Heidenheim: A 6-0 Masterclass at BayArena
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. At BayArena, Leverkusen didn't merely win—they executed a clinical demolition of a side that offered zero resistance, demonstrating why they are genuine challengers for European football.
Schick and Maza's Dual Strikes – The Early Execution
From the opening whistle, the outcome was never in doubt. Patrik Schick needed just 120 seconds to strike, a clinical finish that set the tone for what would become a one-sided bombardment. The intensity was suffocating: Leverkusen unleashed 25 shots whilst Heidenheim mustered a solitary effort—a 25:1 ratio that transcended statistics and became pure dominance. Schick doubled his tally in the 22nd minute, but it was Ibrahim Maza who emerged as the evening's architect of destruction, collecting a perfect 10.0 rating and a brace of his own (45th and 53rd minutes). Two braces in one match is not football; it's craftsmanship.
The Midfield Explosion and Heidenheim's Capitulation
Between the 16th and 27th minute, the match detonated. Jonas Hofmann struck in the 16th, Schick followed five minutes later, and Edward Poku made it 4-0 in the 27th—three goals in eleven minutes that shattered Heidenheim's defensive structure entirely. Aleix García orchestrated the chaos with two key passes and a crucial assist to Maza's opener, demonstrating the balance that was never present in this contest. Heidenheim were mere spectators: one shot on target, 26% possession, 0.12 xG. A team drowning in the Bundesliga's deep end.
The Statement Sent
For Leverkusen, this was a declaration of intent. With 20 points from ten matches and four wins in their last five outings, they are mounting a genuine challenge for European qualification. Loïc Badé and the defensive unit barely broke a sweat, whilst the attacking machine—orchestrated through 12 corners and 74% possession—proved absolutely clinical. For Heidenheim, languishing in 18th with just five points, this demolition will weigh heavily on morale in their battle against the drop.
Key Questions
Why was Ibrahim Maza the Man of the Match?
A perfect 10.0 rating, two clinical finishes, and midfield control made Maza the evening's dominant force. His brace anchored Leverkusen's overwhelming superiority.
What caused this 6-0 rout?
Leverkusen's attacking siege (25 shots) met zero resistance from Heidenheim (1 shot). An early opener and three goals in eleven minutes dismantled any hope of a contest.
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.
Routine Business at the BayArena
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. This encounter is a quintessential David vs Goliath clash where anything other than a dominant home win would be a major shock.
The Setup
Reporting live from the BayArena, the narrative for this early November fixture is clear. Bayer Leverkusen, sitting comfortably in 4th, face a 1. FC Heidenheim side languishing in 16th. Despite Leverkusen's patchy Form (LLWWL), the Stakes for the visitors are much higher as they battle relegation. However, the sheer Stars on display for the hosts create a gulf in class that is difficult to ignore, with the Balance of the match heavily tilted toward the Werkself.
Key Battle
The duel between Alejandro Grimaldo and Sirlord Conteh will be pivotal. Grimaldo acts as the primary playmaker from the flank, while Conteh is the lone spark of hope for Heidenheim on the counter-attack. If Conteh can exploit the space behind the Spaniard, Heidenheim might sniff a chance, but Grimaldo's delivery into the box is likely to overwhelm a fragile defence.
Our Prediction
Expect Leverkusen to monopolise possession and pin the visitors back from the first whistle. Ernest Poku is in a rich vein of scoring form and will likely find the net as the pressure mounts. Heidenheim lack the defensive discipline to withstand ninety minutes of sustained assault at this level. This should be a comfortable afternoon for the home faithful. Final score: 3-0.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only if you enjoy clinical attacking displays; it lacks the competitive tension of a top-tier clash.
What's the predicted outcome?
A straightforward 3-0 victory for Bayer Leverkusen.
Where are the teams in the league table?
Leverkusen are 4th; Heidenheim are struggling in 16th place.
What is Bayer Leverkusen's current form?
Their recent record is LLWWL, showing some inconsistency against stronger opposition.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Ernest Poku, with 3 goals and 1 assist in 4 matches (7.2 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.