Overview
- Kevin Diks converted a first-half stoppage-time penalty before Haris Tabaković and substitute Shuto Machino added second-half goals.
- Referee Frank Willenborg gave the spot kick for Jan Schöppner’s hold on Nico Elvedi, a decision described as harsh in match reports.
- Gladbach’s third straight league win lifted them to 11th place on 12 points.
- Heidenheim remained last on five points, extending their league winless run to six matches in front of 15,000 spectators.
- Tim Kleindienst returned from a knee injury for a late cameo against his former club.