Overview

• Stuttgart edged Heidenheim 1-0 in rainy conditions, with Bilal El Khannouss curling home the decisive finish on 65 minutes.
• The hosts controlled possession for long spells but found few clear openings against a compact defensive setup.
• Sebastian Hoeneß made a triple substitution in the 56th minute, and the increased intensity soon led to the breakthrough.
• Heidenheim sat deep and looked to counter yet failed to register a shot on target after halftime.
• The result preserves Stuttgart’s flawless home record this season and leaves Frank Schmidt’s side 17th in the table.