Match report

Werder Bremen Defeats 1. FC Heidenheim 4-1 in Bundesliga

1. FC Heidenheim
1. FC Heidenheim
1–4
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Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen
May 17, 2025

Werder Bremen dominated from early on, leading to a decisive victory over 1. FC Heidenheim in their Bundesliga match with a scoreline of 4-1. Goals by R. Schmid and M. Ducksch propelled the team forward, while L. Kerber found the back of the net for Heidenheim late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Werder Bremen scored first with a penalty goal by R. Schmid at minute 14.
  • • J. Stage added to Werder's lead with an assist from M. Ducksch, scoring at minute 33.
  • • Benedikt Gimber and J. Niehues were substituted in for Heidenheim as the team adjusted their strategy post-46 minutes.
  • • M. Ducksch furthered Bremen’s advantage with a goal assisted by Mitchell Weiser at minute 66.
  • • L. Kerber scored for Heidenheim, narrowing the gap to 3-1, at minute 80.

Lineups

1. FC Heidenheim

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Müller (G)
  • 6 P. Mainka (D)
  • 5 B. Gimber (D)
  • 4 T. Siersleben (D)
  • 23 O. Traoré (M)
  • 3 J. Schöppner (M)
  • 39 N. Dorsch (M)
  • 17 M. Honsak (M)
  • 10 P. Wanner (F)
  • 21 A. Beck (F)
  • 18 M. Pieringer (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 L. Kerber
  • 8 Léo Scienza
  • 12 B. Zivzivadze
  • 16 J. Niehues
  • 19 J. Föhrenbach
  • 27 T. Keller
  • 22 V. Eicher
  • 2 M. Busch
  • 31 S. Conteh

Werder Bremen

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Zetterer (G)
  • 4 N. Stark (D)
  • 32 M. Friedl (D)
  • 5 A. Pieper (D)
  • 8 M. Weiser (M)
  • 6 J. Stage (M)
  • 14 S. Lynen (M)
  • 20 R. Schmid (M)
  • 27 F. Agu (M)
  • 17 M. Grüll (F)
  • 7 M. Ducksch (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 D. Köhn
  • 10 L. Bittencourt
  • 11 J. Njinmah
  • 42 K. Topp
  • 3 A. Jung
  • 30 M. Backhaus
  • 28 S. Alvero
  • 9 André Silva
  • 22 J. Malatini

Timeline

  1. Werder Bremen
    14' Werder Bremen Goal · Penalty
    R. Schmid
  2. Werder Bremen
    33' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Stage · Assist: M. Ducksch
  3. 1. FC Heidenheim
    39' 1. FC Heidenheim Card · Yellow Card
    O. H. Traore

    Foul

  4. 1. FC Heidenheim
    46' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jan Schöppner · On: L. Kerber
  5. 1. FC Heidenheim
    46' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Beck · On: L. Scienza
  6. 1. FC Heidenheim
    46' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Benedikt Gimber · On: B. Zivzivadze
  7. 1. FC Heidenheim
    46' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Dorsch · On: J. Niehues
  8. Werder Bremen
    55' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    J. Stage

    Foul

  9. 1. FC Heidenheim
    66' 1. FC Heidenheim Card · Yellow Card
    J. Niehues

    Argument

  10. Werder Bremen
    66' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ducksch · Assist: Mitchell Weiser
  11. Werder Bremen
    72' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Felix Agu · On: D. Kohn
  12. Werder Bremen
    72' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Stage · On: L. Bittencourt
  13. Werder Bremen
    72' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Grull · On: J. Njinmah
  14. 1. FC Heidenheim
    78' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Honsak · On: J. Fohrenbach
  15. 1. FC Heidenheim
    80' 1. FC Heidenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Kerber · Assist: L. Scienza
  16. Werder Bremen
    83' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    Amos Pieper

    Argument

  17. Werder Bremen
    85' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Ducksch · On: K. Topp
  18. Werder Bremen
    85' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Amos Pieper · On: A. Jung
  19. Werder Bremen
    86' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Topp

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Heidenheim Werder Bremen
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 86% 84%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 13
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 498 480
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 8 7
xG 1.59 2.21
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 426 403
Shots Inside Box 10 11
Saves 2 7
Shots Outside Box 11 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early penalty goal by R. Schmid set the tone, giving Werder Bremen a strong start and boosting their confidence.
  • ▸ Werder's third goal by M. Ducksch at minute 66 solidified their lead despite Heidenheim’s late effort to fight back.