Heidenheim 2-1 SC Freiburg: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Heidenheim 2-1 SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday, 06 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Heidenheim secured a 2-1 victory over SC Freiburg. The visitors took the lead in the 40th minute when Johan Manzambi scored, assisted by Philipp Treu, giving Freiburg a deserved advantage after controlling much of the first half. Heidenheim, coming off a mixed run with a recent away win against Union Berlin but heavy losses to Leverkusen and Gladbach, struggled initially but fought back after the break.

Patrick Mainka equalised in the 59th minute with a goal assisted by Marnon Busch, shifting momentum as Heidenheim grew into the game. The hosts then snatched a late winner through Stefan Schimmer in the 90+4th minute, capitalising on Freiburg’s inability to hold firm. This result builds on Heidenheim’s back-to-back wins, while Freiburg, who had a strong home win over Mainz but suffered a heavy defeat to Bayern, will rue missed opportunities in a match they largely dominated.

SC Freiburg held 62% possession compared to Heidenheim’s 38%, reflecting their control of the ball for long spells, though Heidenheim made more of their opportunities with 60 successful dribbles against Freiburg’s 40, suggesting effective counter-attacks. The hosts edged corners 8-6, pointing to set-piece threats that paid off in their equaliser, while both sides recorded one assist each, underlining tight defensive play overall.

Heidenheim picked up two yellow cards and Freiburg one, with no reds issued, keeping the game competitive without major disruptions. Both teams used all five substitutions: Heidenheim brought on Arijon Ibrahimovic for Benedikt Gimber and Tim Siersleben for Thomas Keller at 46’, Stefan Schimmer for Julian Niehues at 70’, Omar Traoré for Marnon Busch at 83’, and Luca Kerber for Niklas Dorsch at 88’; Freiburg introduced Max Rosenfelder for Philipp Lienhart at 46’, Derry Scherhant for Vincenzo Grifo and Yuito Suzuki for Johan Manzambi at 67’, Anthony Jung for Max Rosenfelder at 71’, and Christian Günter for Lukas Kübler at 84’. No penalties or injury-time goals beyond the listed ones influenced the flow, and the stats show Heidenheim’s resilience despite less ball time.

SC Freiburg opened the scoring in the 40th minute as Johan Manzambi finished off an assist from Philipp Treu, rewarding their first-half dominance. Heidenheim responded after halftime changes, with Patrick Mainka heading in from Marnon Busch’s assist in the 59th minute to level the score. Yellow cards went to Heidenheim’s Thomas Keller in the 13th minute and Benedikt Gimber in the 37th, while Freiburg’s Anthony Jung was booked in the 87th.

The game’s decisive moment came in the 90+4th minute when Stefan Schimmer scored Heidenheim’s winner, following impactful substitutions like Schimmer himself replacing Julian Niehues at 70’. Freiburg’s halftime switch of Max Rosenfelder for Philipp Lienhart aimed to steady the defence, but later changes, including Yuito Suzuki for goalscorer Manzambi at 67’, could not prevent the late turnaround.

Heidenheim lined up in a 3-1-4-2 formation, with Patrick Mainka anchoring the defence and proving crucial in attack, while Marnon Busch provided width and an assist. Partnerships like those involving Niklas Dorsch in midfield offered stability before his late replacement by Luca Kerber at 88’. Substitutes such as Stefan Schimmer, who came on for Julian Niehues at 70’, and Arijon Ibrahimovic, who replaced Benedikt Gimber at 46’, added fresh energy to push for the win.

SC Freiburg deployed a 4-2-3-1 shape, relying on Vincenzo Grifo’s creativity in the attacking midfield before Derry Scherhant replaced him at 67’, with Johan Manzambi leading the line and scoring their goal. Philipp Lienhart started in defence but made way for Max Rosenfelder at 46’, who was later substituted by Anthony Jung at 71’ after picking up a yellow card. Width came from players like Lukas Kübler, replaced by Christian Günter at 84’, supporting assists like Philipp Treu’s for the opener.

Bwin’s Man of the Match was Patrick Mainka, who stood out for Heidenheim with his goal in the 59th minute that sparked the comeback. Despite no assists, big chances created, or key passes in the stats, his defensive leadership and timely strike were pivotal in turning the game. Mainka’s performance highlighted his importance in the backline, helping secure the three points.

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs SC Freiburg (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs FC Union Berlin (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Borussia Mönchengladbach (H)
• Loss: 0-6 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (H)

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Heidenheim (A)
• Win: 4-0 vs FSV Mainz 05 (H)
• Loss: 2-6 vs FC Bayern München (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs St. Pauli (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs FC Union Berlin (A)

Heidenheim have just beaten SC Freiburg 2-1 at home, a result that boosts their recent form with back-to-back wins after earlier setbacks like the 6-0 loss to Leverkusen and a draw with Frankfurt. Currently 16th on 11 points, they sit just above the relegation zone and face St. Pauli next on 13 December at 14:30, with the opponents in 17th on eight points. This match offers a chance to pull further clear of danger and build momentum in a tight bottom half of the table.

SC Freiburg have just lost 2-1 away to Heidenheim, a setback following their 4-0 win over Mainz but amid inconsistencies like the 6-2 defeat to Bayern and a draw with Union Berlin. Sitting ninth on 16 points, they remain in mid-table contention and next play Salzburg on 11 December at 20:00, with the opponents’ position yet to be confirmed. A positive result could help them push towards European spots, depending on how they recover from this late collapse.

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