Bundesliga Regular Season - 30
SC Freiburg 2 - 1 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
24' J. Manzambi (V. Grifo)
HT
↓ J. Niehues ↑B. Zivzivadze 46'
B. Zivzivadze (M. Honsak) 58'
68' ↓ I. Matanovic ↑Y. Suzuki
68' ↓ D. Scherhant ↑J. Beste
68' ↓ J. Manzambi ↑N. Hofler
70' N. Hofler
↓ A. Ibrahimovic ↑C. Conteh 72'
↓ N. Dorsch ↑A. Beck 76'
↓ M. Honsak ↑S. Schimmer 76'
78' ↓ C. Gunter ↑J. Makengo
83' M. Eggestein (V. Grifo)
85' ↓ L. Kubler ↑P. Lienhart
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
SC Freiburg
Goalkeepers
Noah Atubolu 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lukas Kubler
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Matthias Ginter 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Bruno Ogbus
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
58%
Duel Win %
Christian Günter
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Midfielders
Maximilian Eggestein 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Johan Manzambi 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Derry Scherhant
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Lucas Höler 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Vincenzo Grifo
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
2
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Igor Matanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
BENCH
Florian Müller 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Philipp Treu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordy Makengo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Philipp Lienhart
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan-Niklas Beste
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuito Suzuki 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Nicolas Höfler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cyriaque Irié
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximilian Philipp
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
1. FC Heidenheim
Goalkeepers
Diant Ramaj 
MAGNET
65
Activity
65
Activity
64
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Marnon Busch
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Patrick Mainka
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jonas Fohrenbach
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hennes Behrens
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Julian Niehues
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Arijon Ibrahimović
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Jan Schöppner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niklas Dorsch
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Mathias Honsak 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Forwards
Marvin Pieringer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Frank Feller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tim Siersleben
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonidas Stergiou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haktab Omar Traore
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Kerber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrian Beck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Budu Zivzivadze 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
50
Minutes
7.7
Rating
Stefan Schimmer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Joe Conteh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/06/2025 | 1. FC Heidenheim | 2 - 1 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Voith-Arena |
| 02/08/2025 | SC Freiburg | 1 - 0 | 1. FC Heidenheim | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 09/21/2024 | 1. FC Heidenheim | 0 - 3 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Voith-Arena |
| 05/11/2024 | SC Freiburg | 1 - 1 | FC Heidenheim | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 12/20/2023 | FC Heidenheim | 3 - 2 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Voith-Arena |
| 05/08/2016 | SC Freiburg | 2 - 0 | FC Heidenheim | 2. Bundesliga | Schwarzwald-Stadion |
12/06/2025
02/08/2025
09/21/2024
05/11/2024
12/20/2023
05/08/2016
SC Freiburg Win
1. FC Heidenheim Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +80
P: 30 GD: +30
P: 30 GD: +22
P: 30 GD: +20
P: 30 GD: +15
P: 30 GD: +19
P: 30 GD: -4
P: 30 GD: -2
P: 30 GD: -16
P: 30 GD: -9
P: 30 GD: -18
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 30 GD: -14
P: 30 GD: -15
P: 30 GD: -18
P: 30 GD: -25
P: 30 GD: -25
P: 30 GD: -33
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +81
P: 33 GD: +32
P: 32 GD: +21
P: 32 GD: +23
P: 32 GD: +20
P: 32 GD: +16
P: 33 GD: -2
P: 32 GD: -8
P: 32 GD: -14
P: 32 GD: -9
P: 32 GD: -13
P: 32 GD: -15
P: 32 GD: -20
P: 32 GD: -8
P: 32 GD: -20
P: 32 GD: -25
P: 32 GD: -28
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Late Drama Plunges Heidenheim Deeper
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. A pulsating encounter with massive implications at both ends of the table was decided by a devastating late strike.
The Opening Salvo
The Stakes were unmistakably high at Europa-Park Stadion, with the hosts chasing European football and the visitors fighting for Bundesliga survival. SC Freiburg started with clear intent, pressing high and searching for an early breakthrough. Their persistence was rewarded in the 24th minute. The creative brilliance of V. Grifo unlocked the defence, allowing J. Manzambi to find the back of the net. It was a hammer blow for the struggling away side, who initially struggled to cope with the relentless attacking waves.
A Spirited Response
Following the interval, the Balance of the match shifted dramatically. 1. FC Heidenheim edged possession overall and refused to simply roll over. Their fighting spirit was epitomised by a crucial tactical change. Substitute B. Zivzivadze entered the fray and instantly changed the complexion of the match. Latching onto a precise pass from M. Honsak in the 58th minute, he fired home the equaliser. The momentum had completely flipped, turning the contest into an unpredictable thriller.
The Decisive Blow
As the clock ticked down, the Intensity reached a fever pitch. A barrage of 30 combined shots transformed the pitch into a shooting gallery. Outstanding build-up play from Lucas Höler kept the pressure on the visitors' defence. In the 83rd minute, Grifo delivered his second assist of the afternoon, setting up M. Eggestein for the vital winning goal. There was to be no massive Upset Factor today; Freiburg marched on toward Europe, leaving Heidenheim staring firmly into the relegation abyss.
Key Questions
What does this mean for SC Freiburg's season?
The victory cements their position in seventh place, keeping them firmly in the hunt for European qualification with 43 points.
How did substitute Johan Manzambi change the game?
He injected immediate pace and directness into the attacking third, ultimately breaking the early deadlock with a clinical 24th-minute finish.
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.
Freiburg's Formality, Heidenheim's Survival Fight
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. The relegation math is absolutely brutal for bottom-dwelling Heidenheim, making this tricky away trip an absolute necessity for their survival hopes.
The Setup
Welcome to the Europa-Park Stadion, where eighth-placed SC Freiburg host bottom club 1. FC Heidenheim. The Stakes are entirely dictated by the visitors' desperate relegation battle. With just 19 points on the board, Heidenheim's top-flight status is hanging by a very thin thread. The visitors boast a miserable Form record and desperately need to engineer some sort of tactical Balance to stop leaking goals at a catastrophic rate. Freiburg, meanwhile, have had their own recent struggles but will confidently look to their reliable Stars to secure a comfortable home victory against the division's absolute weakest defense.
Key Battle
The outcome hinges heavily on Johan Manzambi anchoring the Freiburg midfield against the attacking thrust of Marvin Pieringer. Manzambi's primary role will be to ruthlessly suffocate Heidenheim's limited transitional play, ensuring Pieringer remains starved of service up top. If Pieringer can isolate his markers and exploit the high line, the visitors might just find a lifeline.
Our Prediction
We fully expect Freiburg to completely dictate the tempo and eventually break down a painfully fragile Heidenheim backline. The visitors will have no choice but to throw bodies forward in desperation late on, allowing the hosts to comfortably secure a multi-goal victory on the counter-attack.