Football Result

Verification of the Result Prediction

Power Comparison in the League
[legacy approach]

Team Formations

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance

Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game

Werder Bremen delivered a decisive blow to 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 on May 17, 2025, with a 4-1 victory at the Voith-Arena in this German Bundesliga match. The game's outcome starkly contrasted the pre-game AI prediction, which favored a Heidenheim win. Despite Heidenheim dominating possession with 51.1%, Bremen's clinical finishing proved the difference. Romano Schmid opened the scoring for Bremen with a penalty in the 14th minute, followed by Jens Stage in the 33rd. Marvin Ducksch extended Bremen's lead in the 66th minute, and Keke Topp sealed the victory in the 86th minute. Luca Kerber scored a consolation goal for Heidenheim in the 80th minute.
The match saw a balanced foul count of 11 for each side, with Heidenheim accumulating 3 yellow cards compared to Bremen's 2. Heidenheim had a higher number of total shots (21) compared to Bremen (13); however, Bremen was more efficient with shots on target (7) compared to Heidenheim (8). Bremen's goalkeeper was kept busier, making 7 saves to Heidenheim's 2. Bremen's tactical setup of 3-5-2 appeared to effectively counter Heidenheim's 3-4-2-1 formation.
Considering the team's recent form, Heidenheim's performance was a significant dip after a mixed bag of results, including a recent 3-0 win against Union Berlin. Conversely, Bremen, despite a series of draws, demonstrated their offensive capabilities in this match. Examining their previous encounters, head-to-head games show a relatively even split in results, though Heidenheim has had some success recently. This victory for Bremen could serve as a momentum booster for their upcoming matches. The AI's prediction of a Heidenheim win, with only a slight edge in probability, proved incorrect, underscoring the unpredictable nature of football despite data analysis. Heidenheim will need to address their defensive vulnerabilities highlighted in this game to improve their performance in future matches.

On May 17, 2025, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 will face Werder Bremen at the Voith-Arena in a highly anticipated German Bundesliga match. AI is predicting a win for the home side, despite Werder Bremen having a slightly higher team rate. The probability of Heidenheim winning stands at 37.9%, while Werder Bremen's chance is at 34.1%, with a 28.1% chance of a draw. Heidenheim's recent form has been mixed, but their star midfielder, Jan-Niklas Beste, will be crucial to their chances, known for his playmaking abilities. Meanwhile, Werder Bremen will rely on the experience of their striker, Niclas Füllkrug. Last head-to-head matches show a slight advantage for 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. The match promises to be a tactical battle.