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FC Heidenheim vs VfB Stuttgart - Predictions, Stats & Odds

Bundesliga Statistics, AI predictions, (Expected) Lineups and Insights for Gameweek 23

Bundesliga - Gameweek 23

Sunday, 22 Feb 2026 • 19:30

FC Heidenheim

3 : 3

VfB Stuttgart

Goals

5'
0 : 1
Chris Führich
0 : 1
Chris Führich5'
Eren Dinkçi
1 : 1
20'
20'Eren Dinkçi
1 : 1
Arijon Ibrahim...
2 : 1
34'
34'Arijon Ibrahimović
2 : 1
45'
2 : 2
Maximilian Mit...
2 : 2
Maximilian Mittelstädt45'
Sirlord Conteh
3 : 2
82'
82'Sirlord Conteh
3 : 2
88'
3 : 3
Deniz Undav
3 : 3
Deniz Undav88'

Game Review

In an exhilarating Bundesliga clash, FC Heidenheim and VfB Stuttgart played out a thrilling 3-3 draw on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess but ultimately sharing the spoils in a game that neither side could dominate completely. Despite the lack of detailed goal data, the high-scoring nature of the match suggests a back-and-forth affair with both teams capitalizing on defensive lapses. The absence of any red cards indicates that the game was played in a competitive yet fair spirit. Pre-match expectations had Stuttgart as slight favorites, given their higher league position and recent form. However, Heidenheim's resilience and ability to match Stuttgart goal for goal was commendable, highlighting their potential to challenge stronger teams in the league. Tactically, both teams seemed to prioritize offensive play, which was evident in the final scoreline. The managers opted for unchanged lineups, indicating a level of confidence in their starting elevens. This decision paid off in terms of attacking output, although defensive frailties were apparent. The result leaves both teams with mixed feelings. For Heidenheim, securing a point against a higher-ranked opponent is a positive outcome, potentially boosting their confidence for upcoming fixtures. Meanwhile, Stuttgart might view this as a missed opportunity to solidify their position in the upper echelons of the Bundesliga table. Overall, the match was a testament to the unpredictable nature of football, where both teams displayed moments of brilliance and vulnerability. As the Bundesliga season progresses, both Heidenheim and Stuttgart will look to tighten their defenses while maintaining their attacking flair to climb the league standings.

Lineups

FC Heidenheim

PosPlayer
GK
Diant Ramaj
DEF
Benedikt Gimber
DEF
Patrick Mainka
DEF
Tim Siersleben
MID
Eren Dinkçi
MID
Jan Schöppner
MID
Julian Niehues
MID
Arijon Ibrahimović
MID
Hennes Behrens
FWD
Marvin Pieringer
FWD
Christian Conteh

Substitutes

24'Omar Traoréfor Jan Schöppner
64'Sirlord Conteh
for Christian Conteh
65'Stefan Schimmerfor Marvin Pieringer
75'Adam Köllefor Tim Siersleben
75'Niklas Dorschfor Julian Niehues

VfB Stuttgart

PosPlayer
GK
Alexander Nübel
DEF
Maximilian Mittelstädt
DEF
Julian Chabot
DEF
Ramon Hendriks
DEF
Lorenz Assignon
MID
Chris Führich
MID
Angelo Stiller
MID
Bilal El Khannous
MID
Chema Andrés
FWD
Ermedin Demirović
FWD
Tiago Tomás

Substitutes

52'Deniz Undav
for Tiago Tomás
66'Nikolas Narteyfor Bilal El Khannous
66'Jamie Lewelingfor Chris Führich
78'Josha Vagnomanfor Lorenz Assignon
78'Atakan Karazorfor Angelo Stiller
Difference Maker Star: Top 3 players of their team

League Table after the game

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
4VfB Stuttgart2313464432+1243
W
W
L
W
D
18FC Heidenheim2335152251-2914
L
L
L
L
D

Last Games

FC Heidenheim

@FC Augsburg
0 - 1
vsHamburger SV
0 - 2
@Borussia Dortmund
2 - 3
vsRB Leipzig
0 - 3
@VfL Wolfsburg
1 - 1

VfB Stuttgart

vs1. FC Köln
3 - 1
@St. Pauli
1 - 2
vsSC Freiburg
1 - 0
@Borussia Mönchengladbach
3 - 0
vsUnion Berlin
1 - 1

Head-to-Head

22 Feb 2026
FC Heidenheim3 - 3VfB Stuttgart
22 Feb 2026FC Heidenheim
3 - 3
VfB Stuttgart
05 Oct 2025
VfB Stuttgart1 - 0FC Heidenheim
05 Oct 2025VfB Stuttgart
1 - 0
FC Heidenheim
25 Apr 2025
VfB Stuttgart0 - 1FC Heidenheim
25 Apr 2025VfB Stuttgart
0 - 1
FC Heidenheim
15 Dec 2024
FC Heidenheim1 - 3VfB Stuttgart
15 Dec 2024FC Heidenheim
1 - 3
VfB Stuttgart
31 Mar 2024
VfB Stuttgart3 - 3FC Heidenheim
31 Mar 2024VfB Stuttgart
3 - 3
FC Heidenheim

Bundesliga

Gameweek 23

20 Feb • 20:30
FSV Mainz 05
Hamburger SV
1 - 1
21 Feb • 15:30
Union Berlin
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
1 - 0
21 Feb • 15:30
VfL Wolfsburg
FC Augsburg
2 - 3
21 Feb • 15:30
FC Bayern München
Eintracht Frankfurt
3 - 2
21 Feb • 15:30
1. FC Köln
1899 Hoffenheim
2 - 2
21 Feb • 18:30
RB Leipzig
Borussia Dortmund
2 - 2
22 Feb • 15:30
SC Freiburg
Borussia Mönchengladbach
2 - 1
22 Feb • 17:30
St. Pauli
Werder Bremen
2 - 1
22 Feb • 19:30
FC Heidenheim
VfB Stuttgart
3 - 3

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.