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FCH Heidenheim Heidenheim - VFB Stuttgart VfB Stuttgart

88'
D. Undav
S. Conteh
82'

Voith-Arena(Sold out)

Sascha Stegemann

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32 %Chris Führich

Chris Führich

Full-time: Heidenheim 3-3 Stuttgart

A brilliant game of football ends in a point apiece. Stuttgart needed less than five minutes to break the deadlock through Chris Führich's lovely finish, but Heidenheim were level by the midway point of the first half through Eren Dinkçi. Although Ermedin Demirović thought he had given his side the lead, his goal was ruled out and a penalty was instead given at the other end, which Arijon Ibrahimović dispatched. On the brink of half-time, Maximilian Mittelstädt netted a spot-kick for Stuttgart to send things level into the break, but it was Heidenheim who appeared to have clinched the points late in the second half through Sirlord Conteh. There was still time for a Deniz Undav contribution, though, who buried a lovely strike to earn his side a share of the spoils.

© Sebastian Widmann

Full-time

90'

+ 6

Denied!

Chabot gets a strong shot off, but Ramaj comes to his side's rescue. This is breathless!

90'

+ 2

Yellow card

Bilal El Khannouss

90'

+ 2

Yellow card

90'

+ 2

Huge stop

Stuttgart almost have a winner, but Undav shoots straight at Ramaj in the area. What a thrilling end to this encounter!

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.

1.

Sirlord Calvin Conteh35.11km/h

2.

Christian Conteh34.40km/h

3.

Ramon Hendriks33.85km/h

89'

Stuttgart strike back!

You can't take your eyes off this one - Stuttgart are level again! Undav has bags of quality, and if you give him that kind of space, he will hurt you. Can either side find a winner now?

88'

Deniz Undav

GOAL!

3:3

Deniz Undav

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.

14 %

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.

102.43 km/h

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.

15.34 m

84'

Yellow card

Heidenheim lead!

Remarkably, Heidenheim are in front again! They win the ball near the halfway line and drive forward with a three on one. Nübel does well to deny Ibrahimović but, on the rebound, S. Conteh taps in. What a moment for Heidenheim - how vital could that be in the race to beat the drop!

© Sebastian Widmann

82'

Sirlord Conteh

GOAL!

3:2

Sirlord Conteh

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.

90 %

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.

7.53 m

78'

Substitution

Lorenz Assignon

78'

Substitution

76'

Two more changes

Schmidt makes another pair of changes - he has now used all five substitutions.

75'

Demirović scores, but...

... it is ruled out for a narrow offside. Still all square.

75'

Substitution

75'

Substitution

74'

SituationGoal

ReviewOffside?

DecisionNo goal

72'

Yellow card

© IMAGO/Eduard Martin

69'

Hoeneß shuffles his pack

Two changes from Stuttgart now, with fresh attacking coming on to replace El Khannouss and Führich. Leweling, who has impressed recently, is now on the pitch.

69'

Save

A comfortable stop for Nübel as he holds Schimmer's attempt.

66'

Substitution

Bilal El Khannouss

66'

Substitution

65'

Substitution

Stefan Schimmer

Marvin Pieringer

65'

Double change

Schmidt introduces fresh legs for the remainder encounter, including a Conteh brother replacing his sibling.

64'

Substitution

Christian Conteh

60'

Ball Recovery Time

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).

1. FC Heidenheim 1846

1st Half

2nd Half

21.1 s

12.3 s

57'

Stuttgart have the edge

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).

The xGoals values suggest the away team have had the better chances, but we are all square at the moment.

xGoals

2

1.07

1.61

2

Goals

54'

Undav on

Hoeneß introduces his side's top scorer this term as he looks to give them extra impetus.

54'

Just wide

Mittelstädt is not far away from his second of the game as he arrows a shot towards the bottom corner - instead, it goes just wide.

52'

Substitution

51'

Save

Nübel denied Ibrahimović's low drive from the edge of the area. Heidenheim have started this second period on the front foot.

46'

Back underway!

We are up and running for the second period here.

Kick-off!

Half-time: Heidenheim 2-2 Stuttgart

A captivating opening period comes to an end with the scores level. Chris Führich gave the visitors a very early lead, but Heidenheim responded through Eren Dinkçi's composed finish. Ermedin Demirović thought he had restored his side's lead, yet his goal was chalked off as a penalty was given at the other end instead. From the spot, Arijon Ibrahimović made not mistake, but Maximilian Mittelstädt dispatched a spot-kick for Suttgart on the brink of the interval. All to play for after the break!

© IMAGO/Eibner-Pressefoto/Philip Ziegler

Half-time

45'

+ 3

What a half!

Two penalties and four goals before the break - we have been treated so far.

45'

Stuttgart back level

The game sees another penalty as Conteh brings down El Khannouss in the area. From 12 yards, Mittelstädt makes no mistake to restore parity.

45'

Maximilian Mittelstädt

GOAL!

2:2

Penalty

Maximilian Mittelstädt

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.

77 %

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.

98.45 km/h

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.

11 m

37'

So close!

Dinkçi cuts inside before curling an effort towards the goal, and he only just misses the bottom corner. Heidenheim have the bit between their teeth right now.

35'

Heidenheim complete the turnaround!

Schmidt's men are ahead after Ibrahimović dispatches the spot-kick. A fantastic response from Heidenheim - their first task now is to hold onto their advantage until half-time.

34'

Arijon Ibrahimović

GOAL!

2:1

Penalty

Arijon Ibrahimović

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.

77 %

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.

110.53 km/h

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.

11 m

33'

Penalty!

Demirović appears to have given Stuttgart the lead, but the goal is chalked off as Mittelstädt had fouled Dinkçi in the area at the other end. As such, the hosts have a fantastic opportunity to take the lead...

31'

SituationNo penalty

ReviewFoul?

DecisionPenalty

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.

1.

Arijon Ibrahimović32.71km/h

2.

Bilal El Khannouss32.40km/h

3.

Eren Sami Dinkci31.88km/h

28'

Great save!

Again, Stuttgart win the ball in Heidenheim's half and transition quickly. The ball finds Führich, and only a strong Ramaj hands prevents his fierce effort from rippling the back of the net.

© IMAGO/Eduard Martin

26'

Over

Stuttgart counter quickly, but a couple of misplaced passes sees the move lose intensity. El Khannouss is able to eventually get a shot off, yet it flies well over the crossbar.

25'

Early change

Heidenheim make a change as Traoré replaces Schöppner. It appears to be a tactical one.

24'

Substitution

Omar Haktab Traoré

23'

Much improved

Heidenheim look far more confident going forward after that goal.

All square!

Heidenheim haven't created much so far, but they are now back on level terms! The hosts move forward quickly, and Conteh's pass is deflected into Dinkçi's path. He has time and space to pick his spot, and does just that by firing into the top corner.

© Sebastian Widmann

20'

Eren Dinkçi

GOAL!

1:1

Eren Dinkçi

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.

15 %

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.

11.79 m

18'

Save

Demirović gets his head onto a cross at the back post, but it lacks power and is therefore comfortably held by Ramaj.

15'

All Stuttgart so far

The hosts have had the lion's share of possession in the early stages.

Possession (%)

3763

12'

Stuttgart purring

The Swabians look hungry for more here as they continue to dominate possession.

8'

Heidenheim shell-shocked

That is not the start the hosts will have been looking for. Can they find a quick response?

Early Stuttgart lead!

A strong start for the visitors as they move in front through Führich. The winger wins back possession in the middle of the park and drives towards goal before coolly slotting beyond Ramaj.

© Sebastian Widmann

5'

Chris Führich

GOAL!

0:1

Chris Führich

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.

53 %

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.

95.5 km/h

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.

13.62 m

1'

Underway

The final game on Matchday 23 is up and running.

Kick-off!

15 minutes to go

Not long until we are underway in this one.

0:05

Watch: Stuttgart warm up

0:10

Watch: Hendriks' get-up ready

1:04

Watch: Stuttgart's top 5 Bundesliga goals of the season

As we build up to kick-off, enjoy Stuttgart's best goals of the league campaign so far.

Heidenheim team news

Schmidt, meanwhile, makes just two changes to his Heidenheim team that lost to Augsburg last time out. Tim Siersleben and Marvin Pieringer are the duo that come into the side, with Marnon Busch and Stefan Schimmer dropping to the bench.

© DFL/Getty Images/Sebastian Widmann

Stuttgart team news

Hoeneß makes five changes to the team that won 4-1 at Celtic in the week. In-form stars Jamie Leweling and Deniz Undav drop to the bench, with Tiago Tomás and Chris Führich coming into the side in their place. Captain Atakan Karazor is also amongst the substitutes as Chema lines up alongside Angelo Stiller.

© IMAGO/Volker Mueller

Starting line-up: 1. FC Heidenheim 1846

41

3

4

5

Benedikt Gimber

6

8

10

Christian Conteh

16

18

Marvin Pieringer

22

Arijon Ibrahimović

26

Starting line-up: VfB Stuttgart

33

Alexander Nübel

3

6

7

Maximilian Mittelstädt

8

9

Ermedin Demirović

10

11

Bilal El Khannouss

22

Lorenz Assignon

24

30

Frank Schmidt on facing Stuttgart

"There's going to be a special atmosphere in the stadium. Playing under the lights again VfB, it should be a wonderful evening. VfB were exceptional [against Celtic in the UEFA Europa League], they're in the top four of the Bundesliga and in the semi-finals of the DFB Cup. They're in outstanding form, although they obviously lost against St. Pauli recently. I hope we can do better in front of our own fans than Celtic did on Thursday."

© DFL/Getty Images/Sebastian Widmann

Sublime Stuttgart impress in Scotland

They come into this fixture on the back of a 4-1 win over Celtic in the first-leg of their UEFA Europa League knockout play-off tie. It was a clinical performance from Hoeneß's men, who swept away their opponents despite being away from home. Bilal El Khannouss (2), Jamie Leweling and Tiago Tomás were all on the scoresheet.

© IMAGO/JOERAN STEINSIEK

Nothing to lose?

Heidenheim may not be full of confidence going into this fixture and understandably so. However, fellow relegation-battlers St. Pauli managed to pull off an unlikely win at home to the Swabians recently, so anything is possible.

© IMAGO/Stefan Trocha

On all fronts

This will be Stuttgart's 37th competitive game of the season already, while it will be number 25 for Heidenheim.

© Christian Kaspar-Bartke

On the up

With Stuttgart having collected 16 of a possible 21 points since the winter break (five wins, one draw, one loss), the Swabians are now seven points better off this term than they were at the equivalent stage of the previous campaign.

© IMAGO/Volker Mueller

Mission improbable

Over the past 10 years, the team bottom of the table after Matchday 22 has always been relegated, which of course doesn't bode well for Frank Schmidt's men. Incidentally, the last exception to this came in the form of Stuttgart in 2014/15. However, Heidenheim will take some comfort from the fact that they were in a direct relegation spot last season until Matchday 26, before ultimately surviving via the relegation play-off.

© DFL/Getty Images/Sebastian Widmann

2:03

Watch: Stuttgart 1-0 Heidenheim - previous meeting

Bilal El Khannouss scored the decisive goal in Stuttgart earlier this season. Last term, Hoeneß's side won in Heidenheim before losing at home, with the overall head-to-head record in Bundesliga meetings an even split of two wins each and one draw.

2:03

Watch: Augsburg 1-0 Heidenheim - highlights

Heidenheim are in real danger of being cast adrift at the foot of the table after losing in Augsburg. Winless in nine, on a four-match losing run and with only three league victories all season, Frank Schmidt's charges find themselves six points behind relegation play-off spot incumbents Werder Bremen, who go to second-bottom St. Pauli in one of the earlier Sunday kick-offs.

2:03

Watch: Stuttgart 3-1 Cologne - highlights

Stuttgart bounced back from their surprise defeat to second-bottom St. Pauli by beating Cologne on Matchday 22. The result lifted Sebastian Hoeneß's side back up to fourth, two points clear of RB Leipzig in the race for UEFA Champions League qualification.

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