Both Heidenheim and Stuttgart are eager to recover from recent losses as they clash in the Bundesliga on Sunday.
Heidenheim, in their maiden Bundesliga season, faced setbacks against tough opponents, and they now aim to steer clear of relegation trouble. Meanwhile, Stuttgart seeks to build on their DFB-Pokal success.
Match Preview:
Heidenheim’s early promise in the Bundesliga, with seven points in their first six games, has been overshadowed by three consecutive defeats to Eintracht Frankfurt, Augsburg, and Borussia Monchengladbach. They must avoid finishing in the bottom three to secure their top-flight status.
While Eren Dinkci has kept their scoring streak alive, Jonas Fohrenbach’s own goal led to a defeat against Gladbach.
Although Heidenheim suffered a 3-1 loss to Gladbach in the DFB-Pokal, they are focused on Bundesliga survival.
Stuttgart recently secured a 1-0 victory over Union Berlin in the DFB-Pokal, extending their unbeaten streak to 11 games.
Deniz Undav’s goal was the difference in the match. However, Stuttgart experienced their second league defeat against Hoffenheim.
With Serhou Guirassy injured, Stuttgart looks to Undav to maintain their goal-scoring momentum and return to winning ways against Heidenheim.
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Team News:
Heidenheim will miss Elidon Qenaj and Thomas Keller due to knee injuries. Coach Frank Schmidt is likely to field a mostly fit squad, with Marvin Pieringer vying for a starting role.
Stuttgart will be without Fabian Bredlow due to a hip issue, and Serhou Guirassy remains sidelined. Undav will continue to deputize in Guirassy’s absence.
Possible Starting Lineups:
Heidenheim
- Muller;
- Traore, Mainka, Siersleben, Fohrenbach;
- Maloney, Theuerkauf;
- Dinkci, Pieringer, Beste;
- Kleindienst
Stuttgart
- Nubel;
- Stenzel, Anton, Zagadou, Ito;
- Karazor, Stiller;
- Silas, Milot, Fuhrich;
- Undav
Prediction:
Heidenheim has displayed their ability to score in the Bundesliga but struggles defensively.
Despite Guirassy’s absence, Stuttgart is likely to exploit Heidenheim’s defensive vulnerabilities.
With Undav, Silas, and Fuhrich in their ranks, Stuttgart is expected to secure a Bundesliga victory.
- Our prediction: Heidenheim 1-2 Stuttgart
