Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs 1. FC Heidenheim 1846, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 — Bundesliga at BayArena.
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 34 games · 59 pts (2025/26)
- 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 34 games · 26 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Christian Dingert
- Assistant 1 Benedikt Kempkes
- Assistant 2 Nikolai Kimmeyer
14 games this season
🟨 0.5/game
⚽ 3.4 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 34 | 89 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | 59 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 43 |
| 10 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Koln | 34 | 32 |
| 15 | SV Werder Bremen | 34 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | H | 4–1 | W |
| 21 Sep | BK Hacken | H | 4–0 | W |
| 15 Sep | FC Bayern München | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Sep | SV Darmstadt 98 | H | 5–1 | W |
| 26 Aug | Borussia Monchengladbach | A | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | RB Leipzig | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 1–4 | L |
| 17 Sep | SV Werder Bremen | H | 4–2 | W |
| 01 Sep | Borussia Dortmund | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Aug | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Aug | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Aug | Rostocker FC | A | 8–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #17 |
| 59 | Points | 26 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 17 / 8 / 9 | W / D / L | 6 / 8 / 20 |
| 68 | Scored | 41 |
| 47 | Conceded | 72 |
| +21 | GD | -31 |
| 1.74 | PPG | 0.76 |
| 50% | Win % | 18% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
86%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
3%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 this season
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen are 6th (59 pts). 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 are 17th (26 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/1
31-45
4/3
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/1
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
0-15
3/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/2
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 has kicked off!
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 9' A stunning finish from Victor Boniface — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 14' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 19' 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 is showing some good football. However, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 24' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bayer 04 Leverkusen must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 29' Bayer 04 Leverkusen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 31' That is a Yellow card for Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Exequiel Palacios will be fuming at that decision.
- 36' 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 37' Norman Theuerkauf was booked on 37.
- 42' Adrian Beck, a Germany , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 47' Supporters expect more eagerness from Edmond Tapsoba, as he is very good at scoring at BayArena with 8 goals in the last 8 games.
- 52' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 57' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 58' Eren Dinkci doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 63' Sensational shot from Jonas Hofmann. Bayer 04 Leverkusen is back in the lead.
- 63' 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 make a change. Nikola Dovedan trudges off to be replaced by Adrian Beck on 63 minutes.
- 68' Bayer 04 Leverkusen looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Florian Pick. He replaces Norman Theuerkauf on 69 minute.
- 71' A change in the Bayer 04 Leverkusen ranks — Exequiel Palacios exits the field as Robert Andrich enters on 71.
- 75' Magnificent from Victor Boniface! That is 54 goals in 61 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 79' Jeremie Frimpong makes way for Nathan Tella at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
- 82' A tactical swap from 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 — Marvin Pieringer on, Tim Kleindienst off on 82 minutes.
- 83' What a strike from Amine Adli! The score is 4-1.
- 84' Bayer 04 Leverkusen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Adam Hlozek is hanging Victor Boniface on the field on 84 minute.
- 85' Time for substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Alejandro Grimaldo is replaced by Piero Hincapie.
- 90' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- Another three points for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Lineups
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 34
- 4
- 1
- 7
- 25
- 20
- 12
-
30
Jeremie Frimpong ↓ Nathan Tella 79'
-
10
Florian Wirtz ↓ Amine Adli 71'
-
22
Victor Boniface ↓ Adam Hlozek 84'
- 6
Bench
-
8
Robert Andrich ↑ 71'
-
23
Adam Hlozek ↑ 84'
-
21
Amine Adli ↑ 71'
- 17
-
19
Nathan Tella ↑ 79'
-
3
Piero Hincapie ↑ 85'
- 2
- 32
Coach
Xabi Alonso
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 37
- 10
- 33
- 19
- 1
- 30
-
20
Nikola Dovedan ↓ Adrian Beck 63'
- 6
- 23
- 4
-
8
Eren Dinkci ↓ Kevin Sessa 82'
Bench
-
17
Florian Pick ↑ 69'
- 22
-
16
Kevin Sessa ↑ 82'
-
11
Denis Thomalla ↑ 82'
-
21
Adrian Beck ↑ 63'
- 3
- 27
- 9
-
18
Marvin Pieringer ↑ 82'
Coach
Frank Schmidt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Patrik Schick | 3 |
| Amine Adli | 2 |
| Victor Boniface | 2 |
| Tim Kleindienst | 1 |
| Granit Xhaka | 1 |
| Julian Brandt | 1 |
| Exequiel Palacios | 1 |
| Maurice Multhaup | 1 |
Head to Head
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
2023-09-24
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
4–1
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
W
2023-09-21
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
4–0
BK Hacken
W
2023-09-15
FC Bayern München
2–2
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
D
2023-09-02
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
5–1
SV Darmstadt 98
W
2023-08-26
Borussia Monchengladbach
0–3
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2023-08-19
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
3–2
RB Leipzig
W
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 Form
2023-09-24
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
4–1
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
L
2023-09-17
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
4–2
SV Werder Bremen
W
2023-09-01
Borussia Dortmund
2–2
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
D
2023-08-26
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
2–3
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
L
2023-08-19
VfL Wolfsburg
2–0
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
L
2023-08-13
Rostocker FC
0–8
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
3.04
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 79% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.34
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 3.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 4.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
Double Chance
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or Draw
85%
Draw or 1. FC Heidenheim 1846
33%
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or 1. FC Heidenheim 1846
82%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
7.8%
3 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
6.3%
3 – 0
6.1%
1 – 1
5.9%
4 – 1
Actual
3 – 2
5%
2 – 2
5%
4 – 0
4.6%
1 – 0
3.9%
4 – 2
3.8%
5 – 1
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Bayer 04 Leverkusen
| Handicap | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers | Push | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -2 | 33% | 19% | 48% |
| -1.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| -1 | 52% | 19% | 29% |
| -0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.