The Matchday 25 clash in the Bundesliga between Hoffenheim and Heidenheim will take place on March 9 at the PreZero Arena in Sinsheim. Hoffenheim vs. Heidenheim: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Hoffenheim
In the previous round, the Sinsheim side secured a 1-0 away victory over Bochum. Christian Ilzer's team is unbeaten in three consecutive league matches (2 wins, 1 draw), equaling their longest unbeaten run in the 2024/25 Bundesliga season. Moreover, Hoffenheim kept a clean sheet for the first time in 14 previous matches in this tournament. The club has climbed to 13th place in the standings, extending their lead over the relegation zone to 8 points.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Hoffenheim's last 7 Bundesliga matches.
- The team has not won at home in their last 6 league matches (3 draws, 3 losses).
- In 6 of their last 8 home games in this tournament, Hoffenheim scored no more than one goal.
Predicted lineup for Hoffenheim (4-5-1)
Oliver Baumann – Alexander Prass, Arthur Chaves, Pavel Kaderabek, Leo Estigor – Max Mörstedt, Anton Stach, Finn Ole Becker, Tom Bischoff, Andrej Kramaric – Gift Orban.
Midfielder Anton Stach will miss the match due to suspension.
Heidenheim
Frank Schmidt's side suffered a 0-3 home defeat against Borussia Mönchengladbach in the last round, marking their sixth loss in the last seven league matches (1 draw). During this period, the team failed to score in four games. In total, Heidenheim has failed to score in 10 matches in the 2024/25 Bundesliga season. The team has dropped to the bottom of the standings.
- The team conceded at least two goals in 7 of their last 8 league matches.
- Heidenheim has lost 7 of their last 9 away Bundesliga matches (2 draws).
- At least three goals were scored in 5 of Heidenheim's last 7 away matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Heidenheim (3-4-3)
Kevin Müller – Benedikt Gimber, Tim Siersleben, Patrick Mainka – Paul Wanner, Luca Kerber, Jonas Föhrenbach, Omar Haktab Traore – Sirlord Conteh, Mathias Honsak, Budu Zivzivadze.
Referee
Daniel Schlager (Germany)
Matches – 11 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 40;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.6;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 18%.
Hoffenheim vs. Heidenheim: Match Prediction
Frank Schmidt's team recently represented Germany in European competitions, but in the national league, they risk relegation to a lower division. Heidenheim must aim to collect maximum points in each remaining match. The team has scored in 5 of their last 7 away league matches, netting at least two goals in 4 of these games. However, Heidenheim has conceded in their last 9 away Bundesliga matches.
Sinsheim's side recorded only their third clean sheet of the season in the previous round. At home, the team has conceded in 32 consecutive matches in this tournament. Offensively, Hoffenheim has been effective, scoring in 13 of their last 16 home Bundesliga matches. Moreover, they scored at least two goals in 9 games during this period.
My prediction: Total over 2.5 goals
