The Matchday 30 clash in the Bundesliga between Heidenheim and Bayern Munich will take place on April 19 at the Voith-Arena. Heidenheim vs. Bayern Munich: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Heidenheim
After a 3-match unbeaten streak in the league (2 wins, 1 draw), the team suffered back-to-back defeats against Bayer Leverkusen (0-1) and Eintracht Frankfurt (0-3). For only the second time in the 2024/25 Bundesliga season, Heidenheim failed to score in two consecutive matches. Despite this, the club has only 32 goals, with only three teams having a worse record. In the standings, Frank Schmidt's side occupies the 16th place, trailing the safety of 15th by 7 points.
- In 6 of their last 7 home league games, Heidenheim has not conceded more than two goals.
- The team has lost 5 of their last 6 Bundesliga home matches (1 win).
- At home, the club has not scored more than once in 11 of their last 13 matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Heidenheim (4-5-1)
Kevin Müller – Benedikt Gimber, Marnon Busch, Patrick Mainka, Tim Siersleben – Jan Schöppner, Adrian Beck, Niklas Dorsch, Frans Krätzig, Omar Haktab Traore – Marvin Pieringer.
Bayern Munich
In the previous round, the Munich side drew 2-2 with Borussia Dortmund. This was only the sixth draw for the team in the current league season (21 wins, 2 losses). Despite dropping points, Vincent Kompany's team maintained a 6-point lead over their closest pursuer. Additionally, Bayern Munich has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six matches in this tournament. Nevertheless, the club has conceded the fewest goals – 29.
- Both teams scored in Bayern's last 6 Bundesliga matches.
- No more than three goals were scored in 7 of Bayern's last 9 league matches.
- The club conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in 6 of their last 8 away matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Bayern Munich (4-5-1)
Jonas Urbig – Josip Stanisic, Eric Dier, Joshua Kimmich, Kim Min-jae – Leroy Sané, Michael Olise, Thomas Müller, Konrad Laimer, Leon Goretzka – Harry Kane.
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, midfielder Jamal Musiala, and defenders Dayot Upamecano, Alphonso Davies, and Hiroki Ito are injured.
Referee
Frank Willenborg (Germany)
Matches – 8 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 39;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.9;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 13%.
Match Prediction: Heidenheim vs. Bayern Munich
Frank Schmidt's side will find it challenging to counter Bayern Munich. In the first round, Heidenheim lost 2-4 in Munich, and home advantage is unlikely to help them. The club has lost 8 of their last 10 home league matches, conceding 21 goals in this period. Defense is one of Heidenheim's weakest areas, ranking among the bottom five for xGA and the bottom three for goals conceded.
Possessing the league's most potent attack, Bayern Munich will likely exploit Heidenheim's defensive issues. The Munich side has scored at least two goals in 6 of their last 7 Bundesliga matches, but Vincent Kompany's team has kept a clean sheet only once in this period. They might concede against Heidenheim, but Bayern should respond with the full force of their attacking potential.
My prediction: Bayern Munich to win and Total Over 2.5 goals