In the return Bundesliga fixture, SV Elversberg fell to a 2-1 defeat at home to 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 on May 27, 2025. Heidenheim secured a league double over their opponents with this comeback victory, overturning an early deficit to take all three points. Elversberg started brightly and were rewarded with an early goal, putting the home fans in good voice. However, Heidenheim grew into the game and found an equalizer before halftime, changing the complexion of the match. The second half was a tense affair, with the winning goal coming from a well-worked team move finished calmly by the Heidenheim striker. This result provided a significant boost to Heidenheim's points tally and league standing, while leaving Elversberg to rue missed opportunities. The Elversberg manager pointed to a loss of concentration after scoring, while the victorious Heidenheim coach praised his team's mature response to going a goal down.