Highlights
B. Dankert
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Watch: Schick - "The start was horrible"
Full-time: Bayer 5-2 Heidenheim
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Full-time
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
89'
Xhaka first
All of Granit Xhaka's five Bundesliga goals have been scored from long range. He was involved in two goals in a Bundesliga game for the first time (goal and assist) here today.
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84'
Substitution
82'
Xhaka seals it
A Granit Xhaka special from outside the area. The Swiss takes Tella's pass, looks up and pings a shot across Müller and in at the far corner. Tidy.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
78'
Changes for B04
Xabi Alonso gives Martin Terrier and Robert Andrich some game time here.
77'
Substitution
77'
Substitution
76'
Schick's third treble
The last time Patrik Schick scored a hat-trick in a Bundesliga game was in December 2023, in a 4-0 win against Bochum. It's the Czech's third treble in the German top flight.
72'
Schick hat-trick
There it is. Schick completes his hat-trick and Bayer 04 are surely home free. Xhaka awaits the presence of Arthur to his right. The substitute's flighted cross to the far post is headed in by Schick, who makes it a personal treble. 4-2 Leverkusen.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
69'
Substitution
68'
Almost Heidenheim!
And this is just why Leverkusen fans will want to see their side put this game to bed. Heidenheim - with a rare foray forward in this second half - almost carve the hosts open. Wanner's switch pass sets Conteh free and the substitute can only dart wide when brilliantly placed. Big chance.
67'
There for the taking?
Leverkusen pour forward again as Heidenheim begin to tire. Wirtz's cut-back is the wrong passing option and the visitors clear. Xabi Alonso will be keen for his side to close this game out sooner rather than later.
67'
Goal attempts
8off target
7on target
1off target
3on target
62'
Schmidt's triple change
Heidenheim make three changes - one of which is the super-quick Sirlord Conteh - as Frank Schmidt's side look to trouble the hosts again.
62'
Substitution
62'
Substitution
62'
Substitution
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58'
Unlucky Leverkusen
As the goal-line technology shows that Tella's wild effort from the right that hit the inside of the post and flew across the line, millimetres from going over, we've learned that Bayer 04 have hit the woodwork 10 times this season.
55'
Tella hits the post
The hosts hit the woodwork for the second time in this game, with Tella's effort from the right cracking the post and bouncing away to safety.
53'
Bayer reverse fortunes
The Leverkusen comeback is complete. Florian Wirtz starts out at the corner of the Heidenheim box before racing forward and whipping a cross into the centre. Schick gets in front of his man and flicks home from close range. From 2-0 down to 3-2 up, Bayer 04 are back.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
50'
Wirtz off target
Wirtz tries to bend a shot in at the far post, but his effort floats wide of the target.
48'
Tella disappoints
Leverkusen are looking to patiently make their way forward in search of opportunities. Schick and Tapsoba combine to find Tella in space. The Leverkusen sub can only lift his pass high and wide.
46'
Away we go again
We're back underway at the BayArena!
Kick-off!
Half-time
Half-time: Bayer 2-2 Heidenheim
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45'
+ 3
Frimpong out
Bad news for Leverkusen, as Jeremie Frimpong - who picked up a knock early in this game - hobbles out of the action to be replaced by Nathan tella.
45'
+ 3
Substitution
45'
+ 1
Time added on
We're into the first of five added minutes in this first half.
45'
+ 1
xGoals
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
2
0.93
0.73
2
Goals
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40'
Schick denied
Wirtz's through pass for Schick takes a slight touch off a Heidenheim player, but that only helps the ball directly into the Czech's path and his shot from a tight angle is beaten out by Müller.
37'
Grimlado tries one
The Spaniard has a look up and sends a dipping shot at the target. The ball bounces into the arms of goalkeeper Müller.
The Exequiel Palacios show
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33'
Leverkusen are level!
More super build-up from Leverkusen and when Palacios pokes in for Schick, the Czech forward is there to lift the ball over Müller for 2-2.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
30'
Bayer back in it
Frimpong dribbles on the right before knocking a pass into Xhaka, who plays first time for Palacios. The Argentinian controls, spins and lifts a finish in at the near post. Game on.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
29'
Tah hits the post
Jonathan Tah strikes low from the right from outside the area and his shot bends past everyone and cracks the inside of the upright.
28'
Substitution
27'
Pieringer injured
Bad news for Marvin Pieringer, who falls on the pitch unchallenged and will need to come off. Paul Wanner is about to come in.
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23'
Wirtz trying
Wirtz has a shot but the effort is weak and Müller can gather easily.
21'
Heidenheim further ahead
Incredible! A moment of magic from Mathias Honsak, who wriggles his way through two Leverkusen defenders before sending a shot wide of Hrádecký and into the net. The home fans are stunned!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
Dorsch back among the goals
© Christof Koepsel
16'
Goal attempts
2off target
0on target
1off target
2on target
14'
Heidenheim threaten
The away side go straight back up the other end after Xhaka's effort and Pieringer draws a smart save from Lukáš Hrádecký in the Leverkusen goal. Phew, what a game!
12'
Bayer fighting back
Xhaka has another go and goes even closer than his last attempt, the ball grazing the side-netting.
11'
Visitors lead!
Heidenheim hit the front and it all stems from a bad error from Hincapié, who dallies on the ball after a throw in on the right. Pieringer nips in and takes possession, races into the area, and cuts back for Dorsch, who slams home!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
7'
Home dominance
Possession (%)
6139
5'
So close Frimpong!
Florian Wirtz arcs a super pass towards the far post. Frimpong arrives, stretches and misses the ball by inches. The Dutch attacker stays down after reaching for that pass.
3'
Xhaka has a pop
Granit Xhaka lines up a left-foot special from distance and swipes a dangerous effort not too far wide of the target. Good start by the hosts here.
1'
Game on!
The ball is rolling in Leverkusen ...
Kick-off!
Stepanov's big chance?
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Not long now!
Warm-up time!
More on those teams
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Leverkusen starting XI
Hrádecký (c) - Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapié - Frimpong, Xhaka, Palacios, Grimaldo - García, Wirtz – Schick
Leverkusen subs
Lomb, Kovář, Arthur, Andrich, Onyeka, Terrier, Hofmann, Tella, Stepanov
Heidenheim starting XI
Müller - Traoré, Mainka (c), Gimber, Föhrenbach - Schöppner, Maloney, Dorsch - Beck, Pieringer, Honsak
Heidenheim subs
Feller, Siersleben, Theuerkauf, Kerber, Wanner, Scienza, Conteh, Kaufmann, Breunig
Boniface to miss Heidenheim visit
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Alonso's view on Heidenheim
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Probable line-ups
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Schmidt's view on Leverkusen
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Watch: Double trouble
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
2:03
Watch: Bochum 1-1 Leverkusen - highlights
2:03
Watch: Heidenheim 1-3 Wolfsburg - highlights
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