VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Heidenheim 1846, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 — Bundesliga at Mercedes-Benz Arena.
- VfB Stuttgart 34 games · 62 pts (2025/26)
- 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 34 games · 26 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Felix Zwayer
- Assistant 1 Stefan Lupp
- Assistant 2 Marco Achmuller
35 games this season
🟨 1.6/game
⚽ 7.2 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | H | 3–3 | D |
| 16 Mar | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 3–2 | W |
| 24 Feb | 1. FC Koln | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Feb | SV Darmstadt 98 | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar | VfB Stuttgart | A | 3–3 | D |
| 16 Mar | Borussia Monchengladbach | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Mar | FC Augsburg | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Mar | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Feb | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Feb | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| VfB Stuttgart | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #17 |
| 62 | Points | 26 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 18 / 8 / 8 | W / D / L | 6 / 8 / 20 |
| 71 | Scored | 41 |
| 49 | Conceded | 72 |
| +22 | GD | -31 |
| 1.82 | PPG | 0.76 |
| 53% | Win % | 18% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
VfB Stuttgart this season
VfB Stuttgart this season
3%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 this season
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 this season
VfB Stuttgart are 4th (62 pts). 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 are 17th (26 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
VfB Stuttgart
0-15
2/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/3
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/1
76+
3/3
■ 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 wait is over. 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 get us underway at Mercedes-Benz Arena.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jonas Fohrenbach, as he is very good at scoring at Mercedes-Benz Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 20' VfB Stuttgart are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 backline.
- 25' A quiet spell here at Mercedes-Benz Arena. VfB Stuttgart seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 30' Kevin Sessa has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 280 appearances.
- 35' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 40' Both keepers have barely been tested. VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 41' Against the run of play, Sehrou Guirassy has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 46' Chris Fuhrich has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 11 cards already picked up this season.
- 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 53' Goal! Angelo Stiller scores his 11 goal in 540 matches.
- 58' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 62' A goal from the Germany international Alexander Nubel! He fires home on 62 to make it 3-0!
- 67' Jamie Leweling is ready to make an impact after coming on for Enzo Millot at the 67 minute mark.
- 70' Nikola Dovedan is replacing Norman Theuerkauf for the 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 side.
- 72' The VfB Stuttgart manager makes a substitution. Chris Fuhrich departs to be replaced by Silas Katompa Mvumpa.
- 77' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 82' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 84' Tim Kleindienst does the damage! The net is bulging and 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 surge ahead!
- 86' Tim Kleindienst with the second goal in the match!
- 88' Pascal Stenzel has so much to prove this time. He replaces Hiroki Ito on 88 minute.
- 90' It’s a booking for VfB Stuttgart player. Waldemar Anton gets a card.
- 90' The crowd applauds Jan-Niklas Beste as he leaves the pitch. Lennart Maloney steps in for 1. FC Heidenheim 1846.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — VfB Stuttgart 3-3 1. FC Heidenheim 1846.
Lineups
VfB Stuttgart Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
4
Josha Vagnoman ↓ Jeong Wooyeong 88'
-
5
Mahmoud Dahoud ↓ Atakan Karazor 67'
- 2
- 7
- 33
- 27
- 9
-
21
Hiroki Ito ↓ Pascal Stenzel 88'
- 26
-
8
Enzo Millot ↓ Jamie Leweling 67'
- 6
Bench
-
16
Atakan Karazor ↑ 67'
- 17
-
15
Pascal Stenzel ↑ 88'
-
10
Jeong Wooyeong ↑ 88'
- 20
-
18
Jamie Leweling ↑ 67'
-
14
Silas Katompa Mvumpa ↑ 72'
- 41
- 45
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 37
- 10
- 5
- 19
- 1
- 30
- 6
- 23
- 3
- 8
-
18
Marvin Pieringer ↓ Kevin Sessa 70'
Bench
-
33
Lennart Maloney ↑ 90'
- 17
- 22
- 2
-
20
Nikola Dovedan ↑ 70'
-
16
Kevin Sessa ↑ 70'
- 11
- 9
- 4
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tim Kleindienst | 3 |
| Maximilian Mittelstadt | 1 |
| Nick Woltemade | 1 |
| Enzo Millot | 1 |
| Paul Wanner | 1 |
| Mathias Honsak | 1 |
| Jan Schoppner | 1 |
| Sehrou Guirassy | 1 |
Head to Head
VfB Stuttgart Form
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 Form
2024-03-31
VfB Stuttgart
3–3
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
D
2024-03-16
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
1–1
Borussia Monchengladbach
D
2024-03-09
FC Augsburg
1–0
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
L
2024-03-02
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
1–2
Eintracht Frankfurt
L
2024-02-24
1. FC Union Berlin
2–2
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
D
2024-02-17
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
1–2
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.56
VfB Stuttgart xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + Both teams to score 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.11
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 4.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
Double Chance
VfB Stuttgart or Draw
78%
Draw or 1. FC Heidenheim 1846
43%
VfB Stuttgart or 1. FC Heidenheim 1846
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: VfB Stuttgart win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 1
7.3%
3 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
5.5%
3 – 2
5.3%
1 – 2
5%
3 – 0
4.6%
4 – 1
4.4%
1 – 0
3.9%
4 – 2
3.4%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — VfB Stuttgart
| Handicap | VfB Stuttgart covers | Push | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 17% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 20% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 12% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 6% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

