Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
FC Heidenheim
Union Berlin
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On Saturday, January 11, Heidenheim will host Union Berlin. The match kicks off at 15:30 Central European Time, and I suggest a bet focusing on goals in this game.
Heidenheim vs Union Berlin: Match facts and head-to-head
- Heidenheim have gone nine consecutive matches without a win: eight losses and one draw.
- Union Berlin are also winless in their last ten games: two draws and eight losses.
- Berlin have conceded in five straight matches, while Heidenheim have conceded in nine consecutive games.
- Heidenheim are unbeaten in their last seven home matches.
- Union Berlin have lost their last five away games.
- Heidenheim have conceded 33 goals in 15 matches, the third-worst defensive record in the Bundesliga.
- Both teams have the same percentage of goalless defeats this season: 24%.
- In their last five meetings, Heidenheim and Union Berlin have drawn twice, with Heidenheim winning twice and Union winning once.
- Heidenheim have beaten Union in their last five home matches.
Heidenheim vs Union Berlin: Match preview
After an excellent last season that saw them qualify for the UEFA Europa Conference League, Heidenheim are now in a dire situation. The team is winless in their last nine matches across all competitions. Currently, they sit in the relegation zone in 16th place. With just 10 points from 15 matches, they are four points adrift of safety. Heidenheim have not won in ten Bundesliga matches and have conceded in nine straight games. Overall, they have allowed 33 goals in these 15 matches, the third-worst defensive record in the league.
Union Berlin are following a similar path. After qualifying for the UEFA Champions League thanks to their 2022/23 season, they finished in the lower half of the table the following season. Currently, Union remain mid-table. They are winless in their last eight Bundesliga matches, sitting 12th in the standings with 16 points from 15 games. With just a six-point difference between Union and Heidenheim, this match is crucial. The gap between mid-table security and the relegation zone is minimal.
Probable lineups
- Heidenheim: Müller; Traoré, Mainka, Gimber, Fahrenbach; Dorsch, Schöppner; Schöner, Wanner, Honsak; Kaufmann.
- Union Berlin: Schwolow; Doekhi, Vogt, Leite; Trimmel, Schäfer, Kämlein, Rothe; Skov; Siebatcheu, Hollerbach.
Prediction
Both teams are in the lower half of the table, and every point will be crucial for their respective campaigns. The Bundesliga is known for its open play and high scoring. My bet is on both teams to score in this match. The odds for this outcome are 1.79.
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