The Matchday 6 clash in the Bundesliga between Stuttgart and Heidenheim will take place on October 5 at the MHP Arena. Stuttgart vs. Heidenheim: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Stuttgart
Sebastian Hoeneß's team emerged victorious against Cologne away (2-1) in the last round. As a result, Stuttgart secured their third win in their last four Bundesliga matches (1 loss). Additionally, the team managed to score more than once for only the second time in the current championship. The Swabians have accumulated nine points, climbing to the fifth position in the standings. Notably, Stuttgart is among the four clubs with a 100% home record this Bundesliga season (6 points from two games).
- The team's uncompromising home streak in the league spans 16 matches.
- At least three goals have been scored in 8 of the last 11 home games in the Bundesliga.
- Stuttgart has scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in 7 of their last 9 home league matches.
Predicted lineup for Stuttgart (4-5-1)
Alexander Nübel – Josha Vagnoman, Luca Mack, Jeff Chabot, Ramon Hendricks – Bilal El Khannous, Angelo Stiller, Tiago Tomás, Atakan Karazor, Chris Führich – Ermedin Demirović.
Defender Finn Ole Becker and forward Deniz Undav will miss the match due to injuries.
Heidenheim
Frank Schmidt's side defeated Augsburg at home (2-1) in the previous round. This win allowed Heidenheim to break their 5-match losing streak in the Bundesliga. Moreover, the team scored more than one goal for the first time in the current championship. However, the club has yet to keep a clean sheet this Bundesliga season. Heidenheim moved off the bottom of the table, rising one position with three points.
- The team has failed to win in 13 of their last 16 away Bundesliga matches (3 draws, 10 losses).
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in 5 of Heidenheim's last 6 away league games.
- Heidenheim has not scored more than one goal in 6 of their last 7 away Bundesliga matches.
Predicted lineup for Heidenheim (4-5-1)
Diant Ramaj – Jonas Föhrenbach, Patrick Mainka, Tim Siersleben, Omar Traoré – Niklas Dorsch, Jan Schöppner, Julian Niehues, Sir Lord Conteh, Arijon Ibrahimović – Mikkel Kaufmann.
Defender Leart Paqarada and forward Marvin Pieringer are out due to injuries. Forward Budu Zivzivadze is suspended.
Referee
Tobias Stieler (Germany)
Matches – 17 (Bundesliga, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 59;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.5;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 35%.
Stuttgart vs. Heidenheim: Match Prediction
The Swabians display solid defensive performances and rarely allow their opponents to create scoring opportunities. In the current championship, Stuttgart has conceded six goals, trailing only Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund (3 each) in this aspect. Furthermore, they have kept clean sheets in their last three home Bundesliga matches.
Heidenheim will find it challenging to break through the sturdy defense of their opponents, given their low creative efficiency. The club's four goals in the current championship rank as the second-lowest in terms of scoring. Additionally, Heidenheim has scored more than once on the road only once in their last seven Bundesliga outings, leaving the field without scoring in two of those matches.
I believe Stuttgart will maintain a strong defense, so my prediction: Heidenheim Individual Total Under 1