Heidenheim vs Holstein Kiel preview, H2H and probable lineups - March 16, 2025
Leo Peterson
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
On March 16, 2025, the Voith Arena in Heidenheim will host a Bundesliga Round 26 match between Heidenheim and Holstein Kiel. I believe this match will treat us to a high-scoring game.
Preview
Last season, Heidenheim finished in an impressive 8th place, securing a spot in the Conference League. However, this year has been catastrophic for the team. Their winless streak in the Bundesliga has extended to nine matches, with only three draws during this period. With 16 points, Heidenheim is at the bottom of the table, and their last four home games have ended in defeats. Adding to their woes, they were knocked out by Copenhagen in European competitions, painting a picture of a deep crisis.
Holstein's situation is far from ideal as well. The team is only one point ahead of Heidenheim and could find themselves at the bottom with a loss. They are five points away from the 15th safe spot, with nine rounds remaining, so the battle for survival is heating up.
However, Holstein has shown signs of life in recent matches. A home draw against Stuttgart and an away win over Union brought them four points — their best run in a long time. The victory in Berlin is particularly valuable as it was their first away win of the season. Despite this, Holstein remains the worst away team in the Bundesliga, having collected only six points on the road.
Probable lineups
- Heidenheim: Müller, Traore, Mainka, Siersleben, Föhrenbach, Dorsch, Schöpner, Wanner, Beck, Honasak, Sivsivadze
- Holstein Kiel: Wiener, Becker, Zeitz, Ivezic, Javorcek, Knudsen, Remberg, Porath, Gigovic, Matino, Skrzybski
Match facts and H2H
- In three of Heidenheim's last four matches, more than 2.5 goals were scored.
- In only two of Holstein's last thirteen matches did the teams not break the three-goal mark together.
- The first meeting between these teams this season ended with a narrow victory for Holstein. They defeated their opponent 1-0 at home.
- Holstein has not won at Heidenheim's ground in their last five matches. The hosts won four of those, with one ending in a draw.
- During this time, the "Under 2.5 goals" bet won only once.
Prediction
Both teams are on the brink of relegation, promising a tense match. It's hard to pick a favorite in such a situation — the fight for survival will be fierce and uncompromising. In these conditions, betting on "Over 2.5 goals" at odds of 1.78 seems very appealing.
