The Matchday 23 Bundesliga clash between Leipzig and Heidenheim will take place on February 23 at the Red Bull Arena. Leipzig vs. Heidenheim: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Leipzig
In the last round, the team shared points with Augsburg away (0-0), extending their unbeaten streak in the championship to five matches (4 draws, 1 win). Additionally, Marco Rose's side has not conceded in three consecutive Bundesliga matches, matching Bayern with 11 clean sheets. However, in the main standings, the club is in 4th place, trailing Munich by 18 points.
- The team has conceded in 5 of their last 7 home matches in the championship.
- At home, Marco Rose's side has not lost in 16 of their last 17 Bundesliga matches (11 wins, 5 draws).
- In 6 of their last 8 home games in this tournament, the club has scored at least two goals.
Predicted lineup for Leipzig (3-4-3)
Peter Gulacsi – Lutsharel Geertruida, Lukas Klostermann, Castello Lukeba – David Raum, Bote Baku, Amadou Haidara, Kevin Kampl – Christoph Baumgartner, Xavi Simons, Benjamin Sesko.
Midfielder Xaver Schlager, defender Benjamin Henrichs, and forward Antonio Nusa are unavailable due to injuries.
Heidenheim
In the last round, the team lost at home to Mainz with a score of 0-2, suffering their fifth consecutive defeat in the championship. Notably, in four of these matches, Frank Schmidt's side conceded exactly two goals. Additionally, Heidenheim is the most uncompromising club in the Bundesliga 2024/25, with only two draws (4 wins, 16 losses). The team is in 16th place in the standings.
- Frank Schmidt's side has conceded first in 6 consecutive matches in the championship.
- Away from home, Heidenheim has lost 7 of their last 8 Bundesliga matches (1 draw).
- The team has scored in 12 of their last 15 away games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Heidenheim (3-4-3)
Kevin Muller – Jonas Fohrenbach, Tim Siersleben, Patrick Mainka – Jan Schoppner, Mathias Honsak, Thomas Keller, Omar Haktab Traore – Budu Zivzivadze, Frans Kratzig, Adrian Beck.
Referee
Martin Petersen (Germany)
Matches – 8 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 38;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.7;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 25%.
Leipzig vs. Heidenheim: Match Prediction
Marco Rose's side has stalled, securing only one win in their last five championship matches, but they have a good chance to collect three points in the upcoming game. They are hosting one of the tournament's outsiders, who also have to expend energy in the Conference League.
Heidenheim has lost 7 of their last 8 away matches in the Bundesliga, with the only draw in this stretch coming against Werder, secured seconds before the final whistle. It's worth noting how poorly Frank Schmidt's side has performed defensively during this period: the team conceded 21 goals. Moreover, at least two goals have been scored against them in 11 of their last 13 championship matches.
Leipzig has won 3 of their last 4 home Bundesliga games and shared points with Bayer. Marco Rose's side has been stronger than Heidenheim in all three head-to-head Bundesliga encounters. I believe the team can extend this series to four matches.
My prediction: Leipzig to win and Total over 1.5