Match report

VfL Wolfsburg Draws 1-1 with 1. FC Heidenheim in Bundesliga

VfL Wolfsburg

1–1

1. FC Heidenheim

Jan 17, 2026

VfL Wolfsburg

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Jan 17, 2026 · FT

1. FC Heidenheim

Away

VfL Wolfsburg held off a determined challenge from promotion hopefuls 1. FC Heidenheim to secure a 1-1 draw in their Bundesliga clash on Tuesday at the Volkswagen Arena. Both teams fought tooth and nail for an elusive victory but had to settle for a share of the points, with goals coming late in each half.

Key Facts

• Final Score: VfL Wolfsburg 1–1 1. FC Heidenheim
• Goal Scorers: A. Beck (45'), Moritz Jenz (80')
• Substitutions: K. Paredes off for Y. Gerhardt in the 70th minute
• Yellow Cards: Maximilian Arnold, C. Eriksen, and J. Lindstrom for VfL Wolfsburg; Marnon Busch, N. Dorsch, and J. Fohrenbach for 1. FC Heidenheim

Lineups

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 K. Grabara (G)
41 J. Burger
15 M. Jenz (D)
4 K. Koulierakis (D)
25 A. Zehnter (D)
31 Y. Gerhardt (M)
27 M. Arnold (M)
24 C. Eriksen (M)
10 L. Majer (M)
39 P. Wimmer (M)
9 M. Amoura (F)

Substitutes

12 P. Pervan
26 S. Kumbedi
3 D. Vavro
2 K. Fischer
40 K. Paredes
37 P. Hensel
19 J. Lindstrom
5 Vini Souza
11 A. Daghim

1. FC Heidenheim

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

41 D. Ramaj (G)
2 M. Busch (D)
6 P. Mainka (D)
5 B. Gimber (D)
19 J. Fohrenbach (D)
3 J. Schoppner (M)
30 N. Dorsch (M)
22 A. Ibrahimovic (M)
21 A. Beck (M)
17 M. Honsak (M)
18 M. Pieringer (F)

Substitutes

40 F. Feller
4 T. Siersleben
23 O. H. Traore
25 L. Stergiou
16 J. Niehues
20 L. Kerber
9 S. Schimmer
29 M. Kaufmann
38 Y. Wagner

Timeline

16' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card

Maximilian Arnold

Foul
26' 1. FC Heidenheim Card · Yellow Card

Marnon Busch

Foul
29' 1. FC Heidenheim Card · Yellow Card

N. Dorsch

Foul
45' 1. FC Heidenheim Goal · Normal Goal

A. Beck
46' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1

Off: A. Zehnter · On: K. Paredes
57' 1. FC Heidenheim Card · Yellow Card

J. Fohrenbach

Foul
59' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card

C. Eriksen

Foul
59' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2

Off: J. Burger · On: Saël Kumbedi
59' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3

Off: L. Majer · On: A. Daghim
68' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card

K. Paredes

Time wasting
70' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 4

Off: Y. Gerhardt · On: J. Lindstrom
77' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 1

Off: J. Fohrenbach · On: L. Stergiou
77' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 2

Off: A. Beck · On: S. Schimmer
80' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal

Moritz Jenz · Assist: C. Eriksen
86' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 3

Off: N. Dorsch · On: L. Kerber
86' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 4

Off: M. Pieringer · On: M. Kaufmann
89' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card

J. Lindstrom

Argument
90' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 5

Off: M. Honsak · On: O. H. Traore

Match Stats

Stat	VfL Wolfsburg	1. FC Heidenheim
Fouls	10	12
Pass Accuracy	85%	66%
Offsides	1	0
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	13	13
Corners	9	6
Total Passes	627	267
Yellow Cards	4	3
Blocked Shots	4	3
Shots on Target	4	3
xG	0.92	0.99
Shots off Target	5	7
Possession	70%	30%
Goals Prevented	0	0
Accurate Passes	535	177
Shots Inside Box	9	8
Saves	2	3
Shots Outside Box	4	5

Key Match Notes

▸ A. Beck scored a crucial goal in the first half to give 1. FC Heidenheim an early lead just before halftime, setting the tone of resilience for their side.
▸ Moritz Jenz equalized in the second half with a well-placed finish from Christian Eriksen's assist, ensuring VfL Wolfsburg would not go down without a fight.