Bayern vs Heidenheim: prediction, head-to-head stats and probable lineups — 02.05.2026
One of the fixtures of Bundesliga’s Matchday 32 will take place this Saturday at the Allianz Arena in Munich, as Bayern host Heidenheim. For the home side, the Bundesliga has already lost much of its intrigue, but for the visitors, this trip to Munich is their last chance to keep their survival hopes alive.
Match preview
Bayern approach this clash after one of the season’s most chaotic games: in the Champions League, the Munich side fell to PSG 4-5, having trailed 2-5 during the match before clawing their way back and keeping the tie alive for the return leg. That loss was their first since mid-January and just their third all season, but the main focus for Bayern is clearly on Europe right now.
In the league, Vincent Kompany’s team sit atop the table with a massive lead, so this encounter with Heidenheim is almost certain to feature squad rotation. However, a fully reserve lineup isn’t possible due to injuries to Gnabry, Karl, Bishop, and Guerreiro, meaning several first-team regulars will still see minutes. Recently, Bayern’s defense has been alarmingly porous, but their resilience has compensated: they’ve come from behind against Real, Stuttgart, Freiburg, and Mainz, with Harry Kane repeatedly playing the role of super-sub to rescue points.
Heidenheim, not long ago seemingly doomed, have found new life under Frank Schmidt as the season draws to a close and are now right back in the fight for a playoff spot. Over the last five rounds, the visitors have lost just once and picked up eight points from a possible fifteen, with a crucial 2-0 win over direct rivals St. Pauli acting as a much-needed boost for the entire squad.
Squad-wise, the underdogs are almost at full strength, missing only Mikkel Kaufmann from their key rotation. Their main hope up front is Budu Zivzivadze, who is on a three-game scoring streak and closing in on a club record for consecutive matches with a goal. The problem lies elsewhere: away from home, Heidenheim have collected only five points all season, and since November have managed just two on the road.
Probable lineups
- Bayern: Urbig, Ofli, Ito, Min Jae, Stanisic, Goretzka, Kimmich, Davies, Ndiaye, Olise, Jackson.
- Heidenheim: Ramaj, Mainka, Schöppner, Föhrenbach, Dorsch, Beck, Busch, Behrens, Dinkci, Zivzivadze, Pieringer.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Over four of the last six meetings between Bayern and Heidenheim have seen more than four goals scored.
- Both teams have found the net in four of their last six head-to-head encounters.
- Heidenheim have picked up just five points away from home this season, but have only lost once in their last five outings.
Munich average 6.3 corners per match—the best mark in the league.
Kompany’s side have won the first half in seven straight home matches.
Schmidt’s team have scored in the second half in five consecutive rounds.
Heidenheim are the Bundesliga’s most disciplined team (43 yellow cards).
Prediction
Bayern remain clear favorites even with rotation, but the current context makes this match far less of a formality than the league table suggests. Munich’s focus is on PSG, their defense has shown cracks throughout April, and Heidenheim have nothing left to lose—they need points at any cost. Expect an open, nervy contest: the visitors are capable of finding the net, perhaps more than once, but holding off Bayern’s attack at the Allianz Arena will be an immense challenge.
