Eintracht Frankfurt Dominates Heidenheim in Bundesliga Clash

Eintracht Frankfurt extends unbeaten record against Heidenheim to five matches with a 3-0 victory, putting pressure on RB Leipzig in the Champions League qualification race.

Eintracht Frankfurt secured a crucial 3-0 victory over relegation-threatened Heidenheim, extending their unbeaten record against the team to five matches. The win puts Frankfurt's Champions League qualification within reach, after they had seen their lead narrow due to four defeats in their last six league games. The match against struggling Heidenheim was a prime opportunity for Frankfurt to regain momentum.

Frankfurt dominated the first half, with Jean-Matteo Bahoya's early cross evading Fares Chaibi and Rasmus Kristensen. However, the home side took the lead just eight minutes later when Hugo Ekitike's pass set up Bahoya for a close-range finish. Ekitike continued to play a key role, with a shot inside the area that Kevin Muller saved well, keeping the score at 1-0. The Eagles looked poised to add more goals as the half progressed.

Just before halftime, Frankfurt dealt a significant blow to Heidenheim's hopes with Robin Koch scoring the second goal. A ball into the area was controlled by Hugo Ekitike, who passed it to Koch, and the defender powered his shot past Kevin Muller. This goal effectively ended Heidenheim's chances of getting back into the game.

A comfortable three points on home soil! 🥰

⏹️ 90' | #SGEFCH 3-0 | #SGE pic.twitter.com/m7tWUkYbGQ

— Eintracht Frankfurt (@eintracht_eng) April 13, 2025

Heidenheim had a golden opportunity to reduce the deficit 12 minutes after the restart when Sirlord Conteh broke free and cut the ball back to Marvin Pieringer. However, Pieringer inexplicably sent his effort wide from inside the area with the goal at his mercy. This miss proved costly, as Frankfurt soon added a third goal, with Ekitike finishing off a lovely move after Nathaniel Brown squared the ball for him following a clever pass from Fares Chaibi.

The convincing 3-0 victory restores Frankfurt's three-point lead over fourth-place RB Leipzig, putting them in a strong position for Champions League qualification. Meanwhile, Heidenheim remains in the relegation playoff spot, seven points adrift of safety. The win puts pressure back on Leipzig to deliver, while Heidenheim's relegation worries continue to mount.