FC Heidenheim vs Holstein Kiel Prediction - Bundesliga
Scott Thornton brings you his Heidenheim vs Holstein Kiel prediction preview as both teams are in a perilous position in the Bundesliga.
Heidenheim are bottom of the league after 25 matches. Bochum, who currently occupy the relegation playoff place, are four points ahead. Defeat this weekend could see Frank Schmidt’s side marooned at the bottom just a season on from their impressive 8th place finish.
Holstein Kiel are one place above their opponents. They also risk being cut adrift as they come into the weekend five points from safety.
Heidenheim vs Holstein Kiel Prediction: Kiel’s Away Matches See Goals
Germany, Bundesliga, Sunday, March 16th, 16:30 (UK)
As you’d expect with a relegation clash, neither team comes into this game in good form. Heidenheim have failed to win any of their last nine league games, losing six. During that run, they have conceded an average of two goals per game and scored 0.89. Schmidt’s team will hope to offer more going forward here as they seek out a vital three points so we are backing over 2.5 goals.
Heidenheim’s home matches this season have seen an average of 2.67 goals, just above the bookmaker’s line here. However, they have drastically underperformed their xG in front of their own fans. The team have scored nine goals from an expected goals tally of 16.05 in those matches. Failure to find the net regularly, coupled with a poor defensive record, is a recipe for disaster. We are hoping they commit bodies forward in this one to end their attacking plight, creating a recipe for goals.
Holstein Kiel earned a morale-boosting 2-2 draw with Stuttgart last weekend. They were unfortunate not to win the game after their opponents were reduced to 10 men. Marcel Rapp will be hoping his side can carry that level of performance into this one and secure a massive win.
Rapp’s side’s games see plenty of goal mouth action. Their matches have seen the third most shots in the Bundesliga with an average of 27.48. More importantly, there is also plenty of goals when they take to the field. The average of 3.92 goals per Holstein Kiel game is the most in the Bundesliga.
Kiel’s away data is even more promising for goals backers. Over 2.5 goals and both teams to score has won in 11 of their 12 league matches on the road. Those games have seen an average of 4.08 goals.
- Heidenheim vs Holstein Kiel Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 1.80
- Bookmaker: bet365
- Stake: 8/10 (TRACKED BET)
Heidenhem vs Holstein Kiel Prediction odds via bet365 as at 09:00, March 14th, 2025. Odds may now differ.
Heidenheim vs Holstein Kiel Injuries, Team News and Possible Lineups Prediction: Schoppner to Return
Jan Schoppner is back following a suspension and is likely to start in midfield for Heidenheim. Julina Niehues seems unlikely to feature after struggling with a muscle injury. Maximilian Breunig is the only player that the home side will definitely be without for this battle at the bottom.
John Tolkin is close to full fitness but this game could come too soon for him. Carl Johansson, Phil Harres and Patrick Erras are all doubts. Colin Kleine-Bekel is recovering from an ACL injury but won’t play on Sunday.
Heidenheim possible starting lineup:
Muller, Traore, Mainka, Siersleben, Fohrenbach; Schoppner, Dorsch, Wanner; Honsak, Beck, Zivzivadze
Holstein Kiel possible starting lineup:
Weiner; Porath, Zec, Becker, Ivezic, Javorcek; Knudsen, Remberg, Gigovic; Machino, Skrzybski
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