Match Report
In the standings it was Heidenheim 16th on 29 points, Holstein Kiel 17th on 25 — separated by 4. Holstein Kiel had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 7th in the league over the last five rounds against 17th overall. Scoring rates set the scale: Heidenheim 1.09 scored and 1.88 conceded per game, Holstein Kiel 1.44 and 2.35, with the league averaging 1.57.
Heidenheim had gone 9 games without a win.
9 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Heidenheim 5, draws 2, Holstein Kiel 2, at 2.11 goals per meeting. 67% of these meetings ended in a home win.
The venue was Walter-Birkhold-Jugendstadion, with room for 15,000 spectators. Heidenheim led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 3-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Heidenheim: Marvin Pieringer (33'), Budu Zivzivadze (47'), Sirlord Conteh (90') · Holstein Kiel: Phil Harres (87')
Key stats
Possession: Heidenheim 38% · Holstein Kiel 62% · Total shots: 14-16 · On target: 5-4 · Corners: 3-5