FC Heidenheim vs 1899 Hoffenheim - Predictions, Stats & Odds
Bundesliga Statistics, AI predictions, (Expected) Lineups and Insights for Gameweek 25
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Game Review
In an exciting Bundesliga clash, 1899 Hoffenheim emerged victorious with a 4-2 win over FC Heidenheim on Saturday, 7 March 2026. The match, part of Gameweek 25, saw Hoffenheim's attacking prowess on full display, with Alexander Prass (GAP +1.4%) leading the charge by scoring twice in the first half. This result was somewhat expected given Hoffenheim's recent form and higher league standing compared to Heidenheim. The game kicked off with Hoffenheim quickly asserting dominance. Alexander Prass opened the scoring in the 26th minute, setting the tone for the visitors. He doubled his tally just before halftime, giving Hoffenheim a comfortable 2-0 lead at the break. Shortly after the restart, Fisnik Asllani (GAP +0.9%) extended the lead to 3-0, seemingly putting the game out of reach for Heidenheim. However, Heidenheim showed resilience, with Luca Kerber (GAP -3.3%) scoring twice in the second half, first in the 63rd minute and again in the 84th minute, to bring the score to 3-2. Despite their efforts, Heidenheim's comeback was thwarted when Tim Lemperle, a substitute for Hoffenheim, sealed the victory with a goal in the 78th minute. Tactically, Hoffenheim's manager made effective use of his substitutes, with Tim Lemperle making an immediate impact off the bench. The Game Advantage Percentage (GAP) statistics highlight the contributions of Vladimír Coufal (GAP +5.4%) and Wouter Burger (GAP +5.4%), who were instrumental in maintaining Hoffenheim's defensive solidity and midfield control. FC Heidenheim's manager opted for several changes, bringing in Christian Conteh, Eren Dinkçi, Sirlord Conteh, Stefan Schimmer, and Marnon Busch during the match. Despite these adjustments, the team struggled to contain Hoffenheim's attacking threats, as indicated by the negative GAP ratings for key players like Mathias Honsak (GAP -6.6%) and Benedikt Gimber (GAP -5.2%). This victory solidifies Hoffenheim's position in the upper half of the Bundesliga table, while Heidenheim remains in the lower tier, needing to improve their defensive performances to climb the standings. The result reflects Hoffenheim's strong form, having now secured multiple wins in recent matches, and sets them up well for the remainder of the season.
Lineups
FC Heidenheim
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Substitutes
| 46' | Christian Contehfor Mathias Honsak |
| 46' | Sirlord Contehfor Marvin Pieringer |
| 63' | Marnon Buschfor Omar Traoré |
| 63' | Eren Dinkçifor Niklas Dorsch |
| 73' | Stefan Schimmerfor Jan Schöppner |
1899 Hoffenheim
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Substitutes
| 65' | Grischa Prömelfor Wouter Burger |
| 77' | Tim Lemperlefor Andrej Kramarić |
| 77' | Robin Hranáčfor Albian Hajdari |
| 87' | Muhammed Damarfor Fisnik Asllani |
| 88' | Valentin Gendreyfor Bazoumana Touré |
League Table after the game
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
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| 3 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 25 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 53 | 33 | +20 | 49 | L W D L W |
| 18 | FC Heidenheim | 25 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 24 | 57 | -33 | 14 | L L D L L |
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Gameweek 25
What is GAP?
What is Plus Minus Goals (G±)?
Plus Minus Goals (G±) is the average goal difference per game while the player was on the pitch. A value above 0 indicates that the team rather wins, a value below 0 means his team concedes more goals than they score when the player is on the pitch. As an example, if the player's team is winning 3:1 the goal difference is +2, if the player's team is loosing 0:1, the goal difference is -1. It is a pure metric which is barely adjusted for circumstances to purely show the goal difference.
What is GAP?
GAP (Game Advantage Percentage) shows the percentage gap between a player and the average league player. It answers the question: How much does a player improve or worsen a team's performance? It is based on high level game data with a focus on the impact on the goal difference (G±) from the last 50 games of a player. Besides that, GAP goes further and considers game context by involving data from the player and all other players who are at the same time on the pitch, no matter if teammates or opponents. Football GAP - the individual metric for team players.