Highlights

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Full-time: Heidenheim 0-3 Freiburg

Freiburg's second successive win was their opponents' second defeat on the bounce as Vincenzo Grifo and Ritsu Dōan turned on the style for the visitors. Dōan's superbly-struck opener set the tone for a Freiburg team that largely dominated proceedings. Grifo's first double in over a year made sure of the points for Julian Schuster's side.
Full-time
90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

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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.
86'

Goal attempts
5off target
2on target
9off target
5on target
84'

Scienza effort

Heidenheim sub Leo Scienza makes room for a shot but his effort rolls harmlessly into the arms of Atubolu.
77'

Unwanted comparison

the last time Heidenheim shipped this many goals at home was 11 months ago, when Augsburg earned a 5-2 win here.
75'

Grifo the Great

Freiburg's attacker has netted his first brace since mid February 2023.
65'

Freiburg in dreamland

It's that man Grifo again! Adamu with his back to goal, flicks a pass that hits Höler and falls kindly for Grifo, who smacks in goal number three for Freiburg,
65'
Vincenzo Grifo
Goal probability
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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.
11 %
Distance to Goal
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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.
12.15 m
60'

Triple swap

Frank Schmidt rings the changes with Schimmer, Scienza and the Bundesliga's fastest man, Conteh, thrown into the mix.
59'

One more time

It's a second for Freiburg! Adamu's snapshot from close range is deflected into the path of Grifo, who takes a touch and slams home for 2-0.
59'
Vincenzo Grifo
Goal probability
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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.
22 %
Shot speed
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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.
89.23 km/h
Distance to Goal
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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.
12.79 m
54'

Freiburg lead!

And deservedly so. Ritsu Dōan takes a pass from Dinkçi on the right. The Japan international works his way along the 18-year-box before letting fly with a left-footed pearler. The ball spanks the upright before angling in at the opposite post. Cracking goal.
54'

Ritsu Dōan

GOAL!

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Ritsu Dōan
Goal probability
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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.
3 %
Shot speed
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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.
114.23 km/h
Distance to Goal
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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.
21.99 m
50'

Dinkçi side netting

The ex Heidenheim man races through on the right and side-foots a shot towards the near post. The ball zips into the side-netting. Not long afterwards, Kübler powers over the top from a central position.
46'

Off we go again

The second half is underway at the Voith-Arena.
Kick-off!
Half-time
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Half-time: Heidenheim 0-0 Freiburg

The teams go in level at the break but it's Freiburg who will be the more frustrated, the visitors having dominated this game in terms of possession and chances.
40'

Players down

Pieringer and Kübler come together in what was a nasty collision. Both players stay down receiving lengthy treatment but should both be ok to continue.
36'

Away side well placed

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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).
Freiburg's six corner to date have yet to produce an opening goal, but the visitors look the far likelier of the two teams to edge ahead here.
xGoals
0
0.13
0.34
0
Goals
32'

Ball Recovery Time

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Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
FCH
SCF
17.8 s
13.2 s
30'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

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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.
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Visiting possession

Freiburg are controlling this game with 59 per cent of the possession thus far.
21'

One more corner

Grifo's corner is aimed towards the far post but the visitors ultimately can't make anything of their latest set piece.
21'

Goal attempts
1off target
0on target
3off target
1on target
18'

Freiburg a real threat

Eren Dinkçi - who played on loan at Heidenheim last season - gets in on goal and his effort is only blocked out by Mainka at the last. At the other end, Honsak sweeps over the bar following a counter attack.
13'

Grifo again

Freiburg's No.32 continues to be the visitors' danger man and his latest effort from just inside the area takes a deflection to give SCF a corner. The subsequent set piece comes to nothing.
10'

Atubolu makes amends

Atubolu looks like he's juggling a slippery ball on the edge of his area and Maximilian Breunig steps in to cause some trouble. The Freiburg keeper recovers in time.
8'

Grifo shot

The Freiburg attacker eyes the target and sends a right-footed curler towards goal. Müller plucks the ball out of the air.
6'

Slow start

Both sides are knocking it around in the sunshine as we await the game's first big chance.
4'

No way through

Wanner sends a deep cross from a set piece in from the left. Atubolu back pedals and palms the ball away from danger.
1'

Peeeep!

The action is underway at the Voith-Arena!
Kick-off!

Teams out!

It's the perfect day for football as both sets of teams the to the pitch here in Heidenheim. We're all set for kick-off!
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Checking that pitch 🌱

Heidenheim starting XI

Müller - Busch, Mainka (c), Gimber, Föhrenbach - Maloney - Traoré, Pieringer, Wanner, Honak - Breunig

Heidenheim subs

Feller, Siersleben, Dorsch, Theuerkauf, Schöppner, Scienza, Conteh, Schimmer, Kaufmann

Freiburg starting XI

Atubolu - Kübler, Ginter, Lienhart, Günter (c) - Osterhage, Eggestein - Doan, Dinkçi, Grifo - Adamu

Freiburg subs

Huth, Makengo, Schmidt, Ogbus, Höfler, Manzambi, Weißhaupt, Muslija, Höler
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Game day!

The atmosphere is building in Heidenheim! Freiburg lost at the Voith Arena by 3-2 last term while the sides played out a 1-1 draw towards the end of 2023/24. Those results allowed Frank Schmidt's side to edge their opponents today in terms of European qualification. Will that be playing on Freiburg's mind today? We're soon to find out!
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Frank Schmidt on facing Freiburg

"We are going to be facing a very good team - just as they have been in recent years. They are a bit more aggressive off the ball and press in a more attacking way under Julian Schuster, perhaps. They played well against Bayern despite losing and won both of their home matches this season impressively. It's true that Freiburg have always been and continue to be role models for us."
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Julian Schuster on facing Heidenheim

"They have clear structures and continuity. It's great to see how Heidenheim are doing, and incredible they are carrying on after losing some big players. It's great these kind of stories are possible. We have to be really careful, we had a bad experience at Heidenheim last year and you can never write them off."
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Probable teams

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!
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Latest team news

Freiburg's Merlin Röhl is facing a spell on the sidelines after the attacking midfielder sustained a problematic ankle injury last weekend. Coach Julian Schuster lamented the loss of a player who had featured in all three of SCF's Bundesliga games this season. Eren Dinkçi is primed to step in against Heidenheim.

Probable Heidenheim line-up

Müller - Traoré, Mainka (c), Gimber, Föhrenbach - Maloney, Schöppner - Conteh, Wanner, Scienza - Pieringer

Probable Freiburg line-up

Atubolu - Kübler, Rosenfelder, Lienhart, Günter (c) - Doan, Eggestein, Höfler, Grifo - Dinkçi, Adamu

Almost the complete set

Freiburg have faced 41 Bundesliga clubs to date, only failing to beat one: Heidenheim. Die Breisgauer lost last season's corresponding fixture 3-2, before drawing at home.
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Watch: Freiburg 1-1 Heidenheim - previous meeting

The spoils were shared on an emotional day in Freiburg as Christian Streich oversaw his final home game in charge of the club.
2:03
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Watch: Borussia Dortmund 4-2 Heidenheim - highlights

Heidenheim were well beaten in Dortmund, Frank Schmidt's side losing for the first time in all competitions in 2024/25 and surrendering top spot in the process.
2:03
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Watch: Freiburg 2-1 Bochum - highlights

Junior Adamu scored twice as Freiburg came from behind to beat Bochum for their second win in three Bundesliga games this season.

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