Match report

1. FC Heidenheim Upset Union Berlin 2-1 in Bundesliga Clash

Union Berlin
Union Berlin
1–2
FT
1. FC Heidenheim
1. FC Heidenheim
Nov 29, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, 1. FC Heidenheim secured a crucial victory over Union Berlin at the Alte Försterei with a final score of 2-1. Despite Rani Khedira's early goal for Union Berlin in the 43rd minute, 1. FC Heidenheim capitalized on their opportunities to clinch the win. This result marks a significant improvement for Heidenheim in the Bundesliga standings.

Key Facts

  • • Union Berlin's Rani Khedira scored at 43' (assisted by I. Ansah)
  • • 1. FC Heidenheim's Jan Schöppner equalized with a goal in the 90th minute (assisted by A. Ibrahimovic)
  • • O. Burke of Union Berlin received a yellow card for time-wasting at 14'
  • • Union Berlin substituted O. Burke out and brought on A. Ilic at 61'

Lineups

Union Berlin

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Ronnow (G)
  • 5 D. Doekhi (D)
  • 14 L. Querfeld (D)
  • 4 D. Leite (D)
  • 28 C. Trimmel (M)
  • 8 R. Khedira (M)
  • 6 A. Kemlein (M)
  • 39 D. Kohn (M)
  • 11 Jeong Woo-Yeong (F)
  • 10 I. Ansah (F)
  • 7 O. Burke (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 M. Raab
  • 34 S. Nsoki
  • 15 T. Rothe
  • 33 A. Kral
  • 21 T. Skarke
  • 19 J. Haberer
  • 13 A. Schafer
  • 23 A. Ilic
  • 9 L. Burcu

1. FC Heidenheim

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 41 D. Ramaj (G)
  • 27 T. Keller (D)
  • 6 P. Mainka (D)
  • 5 B. Gimber (D)
  • 2 M. Busch (M)
  • 16 J. Niehues (M)
  • 30 N. Dorsch (M)
  • 19 J. Fohrenbach (M)
  • 17 M. Honsak (F)
  • 21 A. Beck (F)
  • 18 M. Pieringer (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 K. Muller
  • 4 T. Siersleben
  • 23 O. H. Traore
  • 28 A. Kolle
  • 3 J. Schoppner
  • 20 L. Kerber
  • 22 A. Ibrahimovic
  • 9 S. Schimmer
  • 38 Y. Wagner

Timeline

  1. Union Berlin
    14' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    O. Burke

    Time wasting

  2. Union Berlin
    43' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    Rani Khedira · Assist: I. Ansah
  3. 1. FC Heidenheim
    46' 1. FC Heidenheim Card · Yellow Card
    Benedikt Gimber

    Foul

  4. 1. FC Heidenheim
    57' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Benedikt Gimber · On: Jan Schöppner
  5. 1. FC Heidenheim
    57' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Dorsch · On: A. Ibrahimovic
  6. 1. FC Heidenheim
    57' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Beck · On: S. Schimmer
  7. Union Berlin
    61' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Burke · On: A. Ilic
  8. 1. FC Heidenheim
    66' 1. FC Heidenheim Card · Yellow Card
    S. Schimmer

    Foul

  9. Union Berlin
    72' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    A. Kemlein

    Foul

  10. Union Berlin
    73' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Kohn · On: T. Rothe
  11. Union Berlin
    73' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jeong Woo-Yeong · On: A. Kral
  12. Union Berlin
    75' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    Rani Khedira

    Foul

  13. 1. FC Heidenheim
    76' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Marnon Busch · On: O. H. Traore
  14. 1. FC Heidenheim
    76' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Honsak · On: Y. Wagner
  15. Union Berlin
    79' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Christopher Trimmel · On: Janik Haberer
  16. Union Berlin
    79' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Kemlein · On: A. Schafer
  17. 1. FC Heidenheim
    90' 1. FC Heidenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    Jan Schöppner · Assist: A. Ibrahimovic

Match Stats

Stat Union Berlin 1. FC Heidenheim
Fouls 13 10
Pass Accuracy 72% 76%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 10
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 330 451
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 2 2
xG 0.97 0.59
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 237 345
Shots Inside Box 8 7
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 1 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The momentum shifted in favor of Union Berlin when Rani Khedira scored the opening goal, putting them ahead 1-0 in the first half.
  • ▸ In a late comeback effort, Jan Schöppner's equalizing goal for 1. FC Heidenheim just before full time turned the tide and led to their victory.