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- SC Freiburg struck first in the 24th minute, as midfielder Vincenzo Grifo's incisive pass set up striker Jean-Philippe Manzambi for the opening goal. This early lead allowed Freiburg to dictate the tempo and force 1. FC Heidenheim to chase the game.
- Freiburg's midfield control was the foundation of their victory. They completed 81% of their passes compared to just 77% for Heidenheim, dominating possession and limiting the opposition's counter-attacking opportunities.
- Substitute Marcel Eggestein's late winner in the 83rd minute sealed the result, as Freiburg's superior fitness and tactical adjustments paid dividends in the closing stages.
- Heidenheim's defensive disorganization was their downfall, as Freiburg created 17 shots — including 12 from inside the box — exposing gaping holes in their backline.
- While Heidenheim held a slight edge in expected goals (1.57 vs. 1.62), their clinical finishing let them down, as they managed just 2 shots on target from 13 total attempts.
- The visitors struggled to assert their identity, ceding over half of the possession to Freiburg and failing to capitalize on their set-piece opportunities, including a corner kick in the 58th minute that led to their only goal.
Freiburg's early goal from Manzambi set the tone, as they skillfully dictated the tempo and limited Heidenheim's counter-attacking chances throughout the first half. Despite the visitors enjoying a slight possession advantage, Freiburg's midfield control and organization allowed them to maintain a deserved lead at the break.
In the second half, Heidenheim's defensive shortcomings were exposed as Freiburg continued to create high-quality chances. While the visitors equalized through Besar Zivzivadze's 58th-minute strike, they struggled to find a consistent attacking rhythm, managing just 2 shots on target.
Substitute Marcel Eggestein's late winner demonstrated Freiburg's superior fitness and tactical flexibility, as the home side made the decisive in-game adjustments to secure all three points. This result sees Freiburg climb to 6th in the Bundesliga table, while Heidenheim remain in the bottom half of the standings.
1. FC Heidenheim were ruthless with their chances
SC Freiburg converted 2 of 4 shots on target. 1. FC Heidenheim converted 1 from 2.
It all changed in the 58th minute
B. Zivzivadze's goal at 58' proved to be the decisive moment.
SC Freiburg made better use of the ball
SC Freiburg had 46% possession and generated 17 shots. 1. FC Heidenheim had 54% and created 13.
SC Freiburg shut the door with authority
SC Freiburg faced 13 shots and conceded only 1. Defensive efficiency: 92%.
SC Freiburg defeated 1. FC Heidenheim 2–1 at the stadium in Bundesliga Regular Season - 30. J. Manzambi (24'), B. Zivzivadze (58'), M. Eggestein (83') scored.
