Bayer 04 and Heidenheim are meeting for only the fourth time in the German top flight, and the Werkself have won all three so far. The last encounter earlier this season ended in a 5-2 victory, with Patrik Schick netting a hat-trick. Talking of goals: Bayer have scored a total of 11 goals in three games against FCH - only against SSV Ulm 1846 (13 goals) did the Werkself find the net more times in their first three league meetings. Heidenheim, meanwhile, haven't conceded more goals in their first three Bundesliga matches against any other opponents.
On the road, Bayer 04 remain unbeaten in their last 30 Bundesliga away outings (W22, D8). That's the second-longest run in the league's history after Bayern Munich's 33-match streak from April 2012 to March 2014. Now the best away team (29 points) meet the weakest home team (10 points) in this Bundesliga season at the Voith-Arena, which lies 555 metres above sea level.
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 were bottom of the table a few weeks ago and had already been written off by many football pundits. The second Bundesliga season for the club from Baden-Württemberg appeared to be over. But long-serving coach Frank Schmidt's side have now climbed into the play-off spot thanks to a three-match unbeaten run and go into this Saturday's clash with the Werkself with confidence. More on the strengths, weaknesses and key players of today's hosts in the opposition profile.
The Werkself will be backed by 2,000 fans in Heidenheim. As usual the Bayer 04 Fan Liaison team have put together all relevant information for those travelling - HERE is the fan information.
The German Football Association (DFB) has appointed Tobias Stieler for this fixture. The 43-year-old referee has overseen 31 competitive matches involving Leverkusen to date, with a record of 25 wins, three draws and three defeats. Assisting Stieler today are Christian Gittelmann and Mark Borsch, with Pascal Müller as the VAR.
On Matchday 28 of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season, the Werkself take on 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 at 15:30 CEST on Saturday 5 April at the Voith-Arena. All the latest ahead of the meeting at Germany's highest stadium in the Matchday News.
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The 2025 regular general meeting of the TSV Bayer 04 football department was once again characterised by emotional farewells to deceased members and honours for long-standing members. In addition, the Bayer 04 management and respective department heads reported on the events of the past 12 months. There were no elections this year.
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1. FC Heidenheim 1846 were bottom of the table a few weeks ago and had already been written off by many football pundits. The second Bundesliga season for the club from Baden-Württemberg appeared to be over. But now Frank Schmidt's side have climbed into the play-off spot thanks to a three-match unbeaten run and go into this Saturday's clash with the Werkself (kick-off 15:30 CEST) with confidence. The lowdown on our next opponents.
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The Werkself are away to 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 on Bundesliga Matchday 28. The game is on Saturday, 5 April (kick-off: 15:30 CEST). The Bayer 04 Fan Liaison team brings you the latest information on the fixture…
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