The hosts will get another victory! Heidenheim vs Hacken Prediction
One of the UEFA Conference League playoff matches will be held on Thursday at the Voith-Arena, where Heidenheim will host Swedish side Häcken. The first leg in Sweden saw the German club secure a 2-1 victory. Will Häcken be able to reignite the intrigue in this tie? Here’s a match prediction from the Dailysports expert team.
Heidenheim
Not too long ago, Heidenheim was competing in the 2. Bundesliga. However, last season, the team performed exceptionally well, earning the right to participate in European competitions. Naturally, there’s a strong desire to make a mark on the international stage, but the team’s lack of experience in such tournaments is a significant factor.
Heidenheim has started the new season confidently. First, Patrick Mainka's team defeated FC 08 Villingen 4-0 in the DFB-Pokal. This was followed by an away win against Häcken in the Conference League, and last weekend, they secured a 2-0 victory over St. Pauli in their Bundesliga opener.
Hacken
Häcken had been in excellent form until recently, going unbeaten in seven consecutive matches across all competitions. In the Swedish Allsvenskan, Häcken currently sits in eighth place, trailing the top three teams by five points. In their last league match, Häcken drew 1-1 at home against Värnamo. Before that, they had won two straight matches in the league.
In the first round of the Conference League qualifiers, Häcken easily dispatched Dudelange, winning 6-2 away and 6-1 at home. They then dismantled Paide 6-1 at home before drawing 1-1 in the return leg. However, they struggled to impose their game against Heidenheim, ultimately losing 1-2.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- These teams have never met in European competitions before.
- Heidenheim has won their last 11 matches.
- The "Total Over 2.5 Goals" bet has been successful in four of Heidenheim's last five matches.
Heidenheim vs Hacken Prediction
Bookmakers offer favorable odds on a home win, with Heidenheim's victory priced at 1.66. Given their current form, it’s likely that the hosts will continue their winning streak. Our prediction: "Heidenheim to Win."
