Heidenheim's Aerial Power: Five Headed Goals in Four Matches

1. FC Heidenheim has showed a new strength in aerial goals in the 2. Bundesliga. In the first four matches of the 2026/27 season, the team under coach Frank Schmidt scored five goals with headers, most recently the winner by Budu Zivzivadze in the 1:0 away victory at Fürth.

The team now sits in third place with nine points following this success. The current form of three wins and one loss from four games shows a strong start to the season. With eleven goals scored and ten conceded, Heidenheim has a positive goal difference of +1.

The five headed goals in four matches are no coincidence. They are the result of a deliberate tactical approach and the quality of players in set-piece situations. The decisive goal in Fürth came as early as the 12th minute from Budu Zivzivadze. A photo from the Eibner-Pressefoto/Zink agency shows the striker in the moment of the header.

Coach Frank Schmidt had anticipated a tight match in Fürth. "Dass in den 90 Minuten wenige Tore fallen würden, hatte Frank Schmidt im Vorfeld erwartet und sollte recht behalten," the coach said. His assessment that both teams would stand defensively stable proved correct. The complete squad list shows the players responsible for this strength.

The three points from the away win in Fürth solidify the position in the upper part of the table. Heidenheim is just three points behind leaders Hertha BSC. The record of three wins against one loss provides a solid foundation for the tasks ahead.

The team has already scored eleven goals, indicating an offensive mindset. At the same time, ten goals conceded is an area for improvement. The detailed standings table provides insight into the entire 2. Bundesliga field.

The focus now shifts to the next home match. On September 13, 2026, 1. FC Heidenheim hosts 16th-placed Holstein Kiel. This is an opportunity to improve the home record and maintain the connection to the top.

Frank Schmidt emphasized defensive stability as key. "Beide Mannschaften würden wohl defensiv stabiler stehen und dem Gegner weniger Torchancen ermöglichen, mutmaßte der Heidenheimer Trainer." This approach will also be important for the encounter with Kiel.

Preparation for the match against Holstein Kiel begins immediately. With current form and the specific strength in headed goals, Heidenheim has good prospects for another success.