As part of the sixth round of the German Bundesliga, Heidenheim will take on RB Leipzig. Analysts from Dailysports have provided their prediction for this exciting match.
Heidenheim
Heidenheim has had an intriguing start to the season. The team opened with two wins, followed by two losses, but bounced back in their last outing with a 2-0 away win over Mainz. These results have placed the club in eighth position, with just a two-point gap from the top four.
Heidenheim is still finding its place in the Bundesliga, having been promoted two seasons ago. Last season, they managed to stay in the league and even qualified for European competition. Their playing style is particularly interesting, as they aren’t afraid to attack. Earlier this week, they played in the UEFA Conference League, where they narrowly defeated Slovenian side Olimpija Ljubljana 2-1 at home.
RB Leipzig
Leipzig has had a mixed start to the season. In the Bundesliga, things are going well, with the team sitting among the leaders and only two points behind the top spot. They cruised to a 4-0 victory over Augsburg in their last league match.
However, their form in the Champions League has been less convincing, with two losses in two games. Despite leading Juventus 2-1 at home this week and having a numerical advantage, they eventually lost 2-3, marking a disappointing start to their European campaign. Nevertheless, Leipzig continues to perform at a high level domestically and is expected to be a strong contender for a top-four finish in the Bundesliga.
Probable Line-ups
- Heidenheim: Müller, Föhrenbach, Gimber, Mainka, Busch, Schöppner, Meloni, Kaufmann, Wanner, Traoré, Pieringer.
- RB Leipzig: Gulácsi, Geertruida, Orban, Lukeba, Raum, Nusa, Seiwald, Haidara, Simons, Openda, Šeško.
Match Facts
- Heidenheim has had mixed results at home this season, thrashing Augsburg 4-0 but suffering a 0-3 defeat against Freiburg.
- RB Leipzig remains unbeaten in the Bundesliga this season.
- Betting odds for this match: Heidenheim win (4.7), Draw (4.2), Leipzig win (1.73).
Head-to-Head
Last season, Leipzig won both head-to-head encounters with identical 2-1 scorelines.
Prediction
RB Leipzig enters this game as the clear favorite, which is understandable given their superior squad and status. However, Heidenheim’s attacking style could create opportunities, making for an exciting match. I expect both teams to find the back of the net, and a bet on both teams to score seems like a smart option for this match.