Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs 1. FC Heidenheim 1846, Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 — Bundesliga at BayArena.
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bastian Dankert
- Assistant 1 Rene Rohde
- Assistant 2 Marcel Unger
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 4 | 10 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 4 | 10 |
| 4 | FC Augsburg | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 4 | 7 |
| 6 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | SV Werder Bremen | 4 | 7 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 4 | 6 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 4 | 5 |
| 11 | FC Schalke 04 | 4 | 5 |
| 12 | SC Paderborn 07 | 4 | 4 |
| 13 | 1. FC Köln | 4 | 4 |
| 14 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 4 | 3 |
| 15 | VfB Stuttgart | 4 | 3 |
| 16 | Hamburger SV | 4 | 3 |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 4 | 1 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 4 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | H | 5–2 | W |
| 09 Nov | VfL Bochum 1848 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Nov | Liverpool FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 01 Nov | VfB Stuttgart | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Oct | SV 07 Elversberg | H | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | SV Werder Bremen | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 2–5 | L |
| 10 Nov | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Nov | Holstein Kiel | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Oct | Hertha BSC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Oct | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Oct | Borussia Mönchengladbach | A | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
86%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
| Patrik Schick | 4 G | 1 A |
| Christian Kofane | 2 G | |
| Ibrahim Maza | 1 G | 1 A |
| Facundo Medina | 1 G | |
| Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at BayArena. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Heidenheim 1846.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' Against the run of play, Niklas Dorsch has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Xabi Alonso will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' The 29-year-old Benedikt Gimber has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 21' GOAL! Mathias Honsak scores on 21. Assisted by Niklas Dorsch
- 26' Marvin Pieringer is a natural forward and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bayer 04 Leverkusen tonight.
- 28' Paul Wanner is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marvin Pieringer at the 28 minute mark.
- 30' Exequiel Palacios is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the midfielder.
- 32' Goal! Patrik Schick scores his 109 goal in 529 matches.
- 37' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 42' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 45' Nathan Tella is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jeremie Frimpong at the 45 minute mark.
- 50' With 0 assists to his name this season, Patrick Mainka is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Heidenheim 1846.
- 52' Brilliant from the ! Patrik Schick makes it 3-2 with a superb finish on 52.
- 57' Bayer 04 Leverkusen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 backline.
- 62' 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 ring the changes. Mathias Honsak has done his job and it is now time for Mikkel Kaufmann to step up.
- 67' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bayer 04 Leverkusen must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 69' Another change for Bayer 04 Leverkusen made on 69 minute. Aleix Garcia leaves to be changed by Arthur Augusto.
- 71' Patrik Schick has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 71 minutes.
- 76' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 76 minutes.
- 77' Another substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen to replace Exequiel Palacios by Robert Andrich on 77 minute.
- 82' Against the run of play, Granit Xhaka has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 84' Luca Kerber has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lennart Maloney on 84 minute.
- 89' A quiet spell here at BayArena. 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- The final score is 5-2.
Lineups
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 34
- 4
- 1
-
24
Aleix Garcia ↓ Arthur Augusto 69'
- 14
- 25
- 20
- 12
-
30
Jeremie Frimpong ↓ Nathan Tella 45'
-
10
Florian Wirtz ↓ Martin Terrier 77'
- 3
Bench
-
11
Martin Terrier ↑ 77'
- 36
-
8
Robert Andrich ↑ 77'
- 17
-
19
Nathan Tella ↑ 45'
-
13
Arthur Augusto ↑ 69'
- 40
- 29
Coach
Xabi Alonso
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 17
- 5
-
33
Lennart Maloney ↓ Luca Kerber 84'
- 19
-
39
Niklas Dorsch ↓ Leo Scienza 62'
- 1
- 6
-
21
Adrian Beck ↓ Sirlord Conteh 62'
- 23
- 3
-
18
Marvin Pieringer ↓ Paul Wanner 28'
Bench
- 30
-
31
Sirlord Conteh ↑ 62'
- 14
-
29
Mikkel Kaufmann ↑ 62'
- 4
-
20
Luca Kerber ↑ 84'
-
10
Paul Wanner ↑ 28'
- 40
-
8
Leo Scienza ↑ 62'
Coach
Frank Schmidt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Patrik Schick | 3 |
| Amine Adli | 2 |
| Victor Boniface | 2 |
| Nikola Dovedan | 1 |
| Niklas Dorsch | 1 |
| Jonas Hofmann | 1 |
| Emiliano Buendia | 1 |
| Eren Dinkci | 1 |
Head to Head
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
2024-11-23
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
5–2
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
W
2024-11-09
VfL Bochum 1848
1–1
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
D
2024-11-05
Liverpool FC
4–0
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
2024-11-01
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0–0
VfB Stuttgart
D
2024-10-29
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
3–0
SV 07 Elversberg
W
2024-10-26
SV Werder Bremen
2–2
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
D
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 Form
2024-11-23
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
5–2
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
L
2024-11-10
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
1–3
VfL Wolfsburg
L
2024-11-02
Holstein Kiel
1–0
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
L
2024-10-30
Hertha BSC
2–1
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
L
2024-10-27
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
0–0
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
D
2024-10-19
Borussia Mönchengladbach
3–2
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.21
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.39
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or Draw
82%
Draw or 1. FC Heidenheim 1846
39%
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or 1. FC Heidenheim 1846
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–2 not predicted5 – 2Actual
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.3%
1 – 0
7%
3 – 1
6.9%
3 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 2
5%
0 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
4.1%
4 – 1
3.8%
0 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Bayer 04 Leverkusen
| Handicap | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers | Push | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 18% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 22% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

