Bayern München and 1. FC Heidenheim played out a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Allianz Arena, with an own goal in stoppage time denying the hosts victory despite their dominance.
Bayern München welcomed struggling 1. FC Heidenheim to the Allianz Arena on May 2, 2026, as the league leaders looked to extend their winning streak. The hosts sat atop the Bundesliga with 82 points from 31 matches, riding a five-game winning run. Heidenheim arrived in 18th place with just 22 points, desperate for points to avoid relegation. Few expected the visitors to trouble Bayern, but the match would deliver unexpected drama.
Heidenheim struck first against the run of play. Budu Zivzivadze fired past the Bayern defense in the 22nd minute, giving the underdogs an early shock. The goal came from limited possession, with the visitors content to sit deep and hit on the counter.
Bayern responded quickly to the setback. Leon Goretzka equalized in the 44th minute, finishing a move that showed the hosts' attacking quality. However, Heidenheim doubled their lead just nine minutes earlier through Eren Dinkçi's strike in the 31st minute, leaving Bayern trailing at the break.
The halftime interval arrived with Bayern needing to find answers. Despite controlling 75 percent possession, the league leaders faced a two-goal shortfall. Goretzka's equalizer offered hope, but Bayern knew they required a stronger second-half performance.
Bayern emerged with renewed intensity after the break. Goretzka struck again in the 57th minute, drawing his team level at 2-2. The midfielder's double showed Bayern's attacking threat when fully engaged. The momentum had shifted decisively toward the hosts.
Zivzivadze restored Heidenheim's lead in the 76th minute, scoring his second goal to make it 3-2. The striker's clinical finishing punished Bayern's lapses in concentration. Suddenly, the visitors were back in front despite Bayern's overwhelming possession advantage.
Bayern pressed relentlessly in the closing stages. The hosts created numerous chances but couldn't find the breakthrough. In the 90th minute plus 10, Defender Dion Ramaj turned the ball into his own net, gifting Bayern an unlikely draw when victory seemed impossible.
Bayern dominated statistically, recording 23 shots to Heidenheim's 12. The hosts managed six shots on target compared to five for the visitors. Bayern's expected goals stood at 2.19, while Heidenheim registered 2.13, reflecting the match's competitive nature despite the possession disparity.
Goretzka earned the man-of-the-match award with a rating of 9.0, scoring twice and creating one key chance. Zivzivadze matched his goal tally for Heidenheim with a rating of 8.3. Michael Olise came off the bench and impressed with a rating of 8.5, registering three key passes.
The draw keeps Bayern top with 83 points from 32 matches, maintaining their lead despite dropping points. Heidenheim remains in the relegation zone with 23 points, though the result provides encouragement for their survival battle. Bayern's five-game winning streak ended, while Heidenheim's form improved to WLWDD.
Bayern face a crucial test in their title push after this unexpected stumble. Heidenheim will hope this performance marks a turning point in their fight against the drop.
