Model verdict
Post-match · 90 sec read
Bayer Leverkusen beat 1. FC Heidenheim 5–2 at home. At half-time it was 2–2.
In possession, the hosts ran the game with 79% of the ball. For accuracy, the hosts completed 91% of their passes. On the balance of chances, the hosts held the expected-goals edge, 2.20 to 1.06. In attack, the hosts carried the greater threat — 20 shots to 6, 10 on target. From set pieces, the hosts won the corner count, 6 to 0. At the back, the visitors leaned on their goalkeeper for 5 saves. In front of goal, the hosts were clinical, scoring 5 from 2.20 expected goals.
On the scoresheet: N. Dorsch (10'), M. Honsak (21'), E. Palacios (30'), P. Schick (32'), P. Schick (52'), P. Schick (71'), G. Xhaka (82').