In an eagerly anticipated Bundesliga clash in round No. 28, Heidenheim braces to face Bayern Munich in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Bayern Munich leads the Bundesliga in scoring with 78 goals. Will they carry on their scoring form against Heidenheim again?
Match Preview
Heidenheim allowed four goals to Bayern in their previous encounter this season. They aim to defend better this time, especially at home.
Frank Schmidt’s team ranks 11th in the standings, comfortably distant from the relegation-playoff spot held by Mainz.
Despite their secure position in the league, Heidenheim is enduring a poor spell lately, failing to win in their last six matches, with three draws and three losses, conceding 11 goals and scoring eight.
Bayern Munich comes off a 2-0 home defeat to Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker. Coach Thomas Tuchel conceded the Bundesliga title to Bayer Leverkusen after the loss, who leads by 13 points.
Bayern amassed 10 points in their last six games, scoring 19 goals and conceding 11. They remain unbeaten in their last two away matches, while Heidenheim failed to win in their last five home games at the Voith Arena.
Team Updates:
Harry Kane is leading the Bundesliga Golden Boot race with 31 goals. The English striker accounts for 40% of Bayern’s goals, raising concerns about their overreliance on him.
Jamal Musiala contributed 10 goals to Bayern’s tally this season. Leroy Sane shares the Bundesliga lead in assists with 11.
For Heidenheim, Tim Kleindienst is the top scorer with nine goals. The team scored a total of 38 goals this season.
In terms of injuries, Manuel Neuer, Noussair Mazraoui and Sacha Boey are doubtful for Bayern due to various injuries. Bouna Sarr is sidelined until August.
Nikola Dovedan is suspended for Heidenheim, while Elidon Qenaj and Adrian Beck are nursing injuries.
Prediction and Analysis:
Bayern netted four goals against Heidenheim earlier this season, though a repeat seems unlikely. However, our prediction favors Bayern with a 3-2 win. Kane may find the net again to bolster his goal count.
- Heidenheim 2-3 Bayern München
