The Matchday 28 Bundesliga clash between Heidenheim and Bayer will take place on April 5 at Voith-Arena. Heidenheim vs. Bayer: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Heidenheim
Frank Schmidt's side secured an away victory against Wolfsburg in the last round. Notably, this was only the second time this season that Heidenheim won two matches in a row, and the team is unbeaten in three consecutive games in this tournament, marking a record unbeaten streak for the club in the 2024/25 Bundesliga. Additionally, Heidenheim kept a clean sheet for the first time in their last 11 league matches. In the standings, the team has climbed to 16th place, reducing the gap to the safe 15th spot to 3 points.
- At home, the club has lost 7 of their last 9 Bundesliga matches (2 wins).
- Frank Schmidt's team has not scored more than one goal in 10 of their last 12 home league games.
- Heidenheim has conceded at least two goals in 7 of their last 9 home matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Heidenheim (4-4-2)
Kevin Müller – Benedikt Gimber, Marnon Busch, Patrick Mainka, Tim Siersleben – Jan Schöppner, Adrian Beck, Niklas Dorsch, Frans Krätzig – Budu Zivzivadze, Marvin Pieringer.
Bayer
Leverkusen defeated Bochum 3-1 at home in the last round, securing their fourth victory in the last five league matches (1 loss). In each of these wins, Bayer scored at least two goals. However, the team has failed to keep a clean sheet for the 21st time in the 2024/25 Bundesliga season. Xabi Alonso's side continues to chase leading Bayern, trailing by 6 points.
- The club has scored first in 13 of their last 15 away league matches.
- Leverkusen is unbeaten in 30 consecutive Bundesliga away matches (22 wins, 8 draws).
- Bayer has conceded in 10 of their last 13 away games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Bayer (3-4-3)
Lukáš Hrádecký – Piero Hincapié, Jonathan Tah, Jeremie Frimpong – Nordi Mukiele, Granit Xhaka, Aleix Garcia, Alejandro Grimaldo – Victor Boniface, Exequiel Palacios, Patrik Schick.
Midfielder Florian Wirtz and defender Mario Hermoso are sidelined due to injury.
Referee
Tobias Stieler (Germany)
Matches – 12 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 47;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.9;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 42%.
Match Prediction: Heidenheim vs. Bayer
Frank Schmidt's team is undoubtedly buoyed by their recent results. However, it will be challenging for Heidenheim to extend their unbeaten run, as they face the reigning champions who are determined to stay in the title race. Moreover, Leverkusen will likely be motivated after their exit from the German Cup.
Bayer is the best away team in the 2024/25 Bundesliga season. Leverkusen has recorded 8 wins (5 draws) and scored 30 goals away from home. Xabi Alonso's side failed to score in just one away game this season, and in 10 matches during this period, they scored at least twice. Additionally, Bayer has defeated their upcoming opponent in three head-to-head encounters in this tournament with a total score of 11-4.
Conversely, Heidenheim has collected the fewest points at home. Frank Schmidt's team has already suffered 9 home defeats (3 wins, 1 draw). Their struggles are largely due to poor defensive performances, as the club has conceded at least two goals in 7 of their last 9 home Bundesliga matches.
Considering these facts, my prediction: Bayer to win and Total Over 1.5 goals
