Matchday 11

Saturday14:30

BayArena

Xabi Alonso confirmed that striker Victor Boniface suffered a slight thigh injury whilst on international duty and won't be available for tomorrow's game. It is hoped that the attacker will return before the end of the year.

Alonso's view on Heidenheim

“We’ve analysed their matches, and we know them well from playing them twice last season, which were not easy games. They’ve got good attacking quality, and so we’ll need to be alert. They’re competitive and have maintained a good level in the Bundesliga despite also being in Europe.”

Probable line-ups

Who’s set to play this weekend? Who’s going to miss out? Keep up to date with all the latest team news right here!

Schmidt's view on Leverkusen

"The stats show their quality in attack. They're also good at short passing, but they're particularly dangerous when they have space and can transition, whether it's out wide with Frimpong and Grimaldo or in the centre with Wirtz. Leverkusen are a complete team, but there are little things that can allow you to win against them. We need to be completely in the game mentally."

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Watch: Double trouble

Florian Wirtz and Victor Boniface are Leverkusen's top scorers this season with four and Bundesliga six goals, respectively. That's almost half of Bayer's 21-goal total after 10 games.

Letting it slip

En route to the title, Leverkusen won all matches in which they took the lead last season. However, in 2024/25, Xabi Alonso’s side has already dropped points from winning positions on five occasions, the most of any Bundesliga team.

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Watch: Heidenheim 1-2 Leverkusen - previous meeting

After winning 4-1 at home earlier in the season, Leverkusen made it a league double with a 2-1 triumph in Heidenheim.

2:03

Watch: Bochum 1-1 Leverkusen - highlights

Leverkusen lost further ground on leaders Bayern Munich after conceding a late equaliser in Bochum. Having slipped up in six of their 10 league fixtures, Xabi Alonso's defending champions are already nine points adrift of top spot.

2:03

Watch: Heidenheim 1-3 Wolfsburg - highlights

Heidenheim are winless in five league matches following defeat to Wolfsburg prior to the November international break. Frank Schmidt's side have slipped to within two points of the relegation zone as a result, with 10 games gone.

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Hello and welcome!

Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 11 fixture between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Heidenheim 1846.

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Bayer 04 Leverkusen

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1. FC Heidenheim 1846

Boniface to miss Heidenheim visit