Match report
1. FC Heidenheim Defeats Union Berlin 3-1 in Bundesliga
1. FC Heidenheim
3–1
FT
Union Berlin
Apr 11, 2026
1. FC Heidenheim stunned Union Berlin with a 3-1 victory in the Bundesliga, demonstrating their resilience and tactical prowess. Goals from M. Honsak (2) and B. Zivzivadze were instrumental in securing the win, despite Union Berlin's efforts to level the score with a late goal from Leopold Querfeld.
Key Facts
- • 1. FC Heidenheim defeated Union Berlin 3-1 in the Bundesliga.
- • M. Honsak scored twice for 1. FC Heidenheim, at the 9th and 36th minutes.
- • B. Zivzivadze scored the third goal for 1. FC Heidenheim at the 79th minute.
- • Leopold Querfeld scored the only goal for Union Berlin at the 75th minute.
- • O. Burke received a yellow card for Union Berlin at the 31st minute.
Lineups
1. FC Heidenheim
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 41 Diant Ramaj (G)
- 2 Marnon Busch (D)
- 6 Patrick Mainka (D)
- 19 Jonas Föhrenbach (D)
- 26 Hennes Behrens (D)
- 8 Eren Dinkçi (M)
- 16 Julian Niehues (M)
- 3 Jan Schöppner (M)
- 17 Mathias Honsak (M)
- 18 Marvin Pieringer (F)
- 9 Stefan Schimmer (F)
Substitutes
- 30 Niklas Dorsch
- 23 Haktab Omar Traore
- 40 Frank Feller
- 4 Tim Siersleben
- 20 Luca Kerber
- 21 Adrian Beck
- 22 Arijon Ibrahimović
- 11 Budu Zivzivadze
- 10 Christian Joe Conteh
Union Berlin
Formation: 3-1-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Frederik Rønnow (G)
- 5 Danilho Doekhi (D)
- 14 Leopold Querfeld (D)
- 4 Diogo Leite (D)
- 8 Rani Khedira (M)
- 19 Janik Haberer (M)
- 33 Alex Král (M)
- 13 András Schäfer (M)
- 39 Derrick Köhn (M)
- 7 Oliver Burke (F)
- 23 Andrej Ilić (F)
Substitutes
- 10 Ilyas Ansah
- 15 Tom Rothe
- 6 Aljoscha Kemlein
- 25 Carl Klaus
- 21 Tim Skarke
- 49 Linus Güther
- 9 Livan Burcu
- 18 Josip Juranović
- 28 Christopher Trimmel
Timeline
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9' 1. FC Heidenheim Goal · Normal GoalM. Honsak · Assist: M. Pieringer -
31' Union Berlin Card · Yellow CardO. BurkeRoughing
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36' 1. FC Heidenheim Goal · Normal GoalM. Honsak · Assist: P. Mainka -
62' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Burke · On: T. Skarke -
62' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Kohn · On: T. Rothe -
70' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Schafer · On: I. Ansah -
70' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 4Off: Diogo Leite · On: L. Burcu -
70' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Schimmer · On: B. Zivzivadze -
75' Union Berlin Goal · Normal GoalLeopold Querfeld · Assist: Rani Khedira -
77' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Honsak · On: A. Ibrahimovic -
78' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Pieringer · On: N. Dorsch -
79' 1. FC Heidenheim Goal · Normal GoalB. Zivzivadze · Assist: Jan Schöppner -
84' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Kral -
87' Union Berlin Card · Yellow CardUnknown playerTripping
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88' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 4Off: Jan Schöppner · On: L. Kerber -
88' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Dinkci · On: A. Beck -
90'+4 1. FC Heidenheim Var · Goal Disallowed - offsideB. Zivzivadze
Match Stats
| Stat | 1. FC Heidenheim | Union Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 71% | 70% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 10 |
| Corners | 3 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 315 | 394 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| xG | 1.85 | 0.94 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 45% | 55% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 223 | 274 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 10 |
| Saves | 2 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ M. Honsak's early goal in the 9th minute set the tone for 1. FC Heidenheim, providing a crucial boost in confidence.
- ▸ Union Berlin's substitution of O. Burke and D. Kohn with T. Skarke and T. Rothe, respectively, at the 62nd minute was an attempt to regain control, but it did not stem the momentum of 1. FC Heidenheim.
- ▸ 1. FC Heidenheim's late goal by B. Zivzivadze at the 79th minute sealed the victory, despite Union Berlin's brief rally with a goal from Leopold Querfeld at the 75th minute.