Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Shots on target 4

Away team Shots on Target 7

Home team Offsides 1

Away team Offsides 3

Home team Corner kicks 2

Away team Corner kicks 5

Home team Fouls 10

Away team Fouls 8

Home team Goalkeeper Saves 5

Away team Goalkeeper Saves 3

The Bundesliga match-up between 1.FC Heidenheim 1846 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen proved to be a tactical spectacle. It was a closely contested encounter, but Leverkusen proved to be the more superior, edging out Heidenheim 2-1.

While one could argue Heidenheim committed more fouls (10 against Leverkusen's 8), indicating a more aggressive defensive approach, it's worth noting that no red or yellow cards were issued in the match, showcasing the disciplined conduct of both teams.

A deeper look into the stats however reveals Leverkusen's offensive superiority. They were relentless in their attacking plays, evident from the 7 shots on target compared to Heidenheim’s 4. Leverkusen also had a handful of opportunities born out of set plays, securing 5 corner kicks against Heidenheim's 2. These offensive attributes no doubt contributed to their two goals.

Offside statistics also indicate Leverkusen's dominance – 3 incidents against Heidenheim's 1. This suggests a higher forward line pressure from the visiting team, which constantly challenged the host's defensive line.

Player substitutions were at par for both teams, each applying three changes, which resulted in an evenly balanced fresh-legs impact on both ends of the pitch.

Quite notably, the goalkeepers on both ends had impressive performances, with Heidenheim making 5 crucial saves against Leverkusen’s 3. Despite the defeat, Heidenheim certainly has their keeper to thank for the scoreline being kept to a minimum against a barrage of attacks from Leverkusen.

From these statistics, the key takeaway from the match for both teams would likely be to utilise opportunities more efficiently, and for Heidenheim specifically, enhancing their attacking capabilities could make the difference in future fixtures. Leverkusen, on the other hand, should aim to maintain their attacking prowess while also capitalising on set-piece opportunities. However, both teams would be proud of the disciplined football they played on the day.

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