The Matchday 34 Bundesliga clash between Heidenheim and Werder will take place on May 17 at the Voith-Arena. Heidenheim vs. Werder: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Heidenheim
Frank Schmidt's team triumphed 3-0 away against Union in the last round. Heidenheim is unbeaten in three Bundesliga matches (2 wins, 1 draw), matching their longest unbeaten run in this season's championship. Notably, they haven't conceded a goal during this stretch. In the standings, Heidenheim sits in 16th place, and escaping this position is only possible under theoretical scenarios.
- At least one opponent failed to score in 7 of the team's previous league matches.
- The club has lost 6 of their last 8 home Bundesliga matches (1 win, 1 draw).
- In 5 of their last 6 home games in this tournament, Heidenheim failed to score.
Predicted lineup for Heidenheim (4-5-1)
Frank Feller – Benedikt Gimber, Omar Haktab Traore, Patrick Mainka, Frans Kratzig – Jan Schoppner, Adrian Beck, Tim Siersleben, Paul Wanner, Niklas Dorsch – Marvin Pieringer.
Werder
In the last round, the Bremen side drew 0-0 at home with Leipzig. This draw marked their third consecutive stalemate in the league, although prior to this, Ole Werner's team had a four-match winning streak. Additionally, Werder has not conceded a single goal in five matches during this unbeaten run. In the standings, the club is in 8th place, trailing the European competition zone by 3 points. However, moving into the top 6 is only achievable under extraordinary circumstances.
- The team has conceded in 6 of their last 8 away Bundesliga matches.
- Werder has not lost in 5 of their last 7 away league matches (3 wins, 2 draws).
- The club has scored at least one goal in 8 of their last 10 away games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Werder (4-4-2)
Michael Zetterer – Mitchell Weiser, Amos Pieper, Marco Friedl, Niklas Stark – Senne Lynen, Romano Schmid, Jens Stage, Felix Agu – Marvin Ducksch, Oliver Burke.
Referee
Tobias Welz (Germany)
Matches – 12 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 51;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 8%.
Match Prediction: Heidenheim vs. Werder
Both teams can climb higher in the standings not only if competitors drop points. Additionally, Heidenheim and Werder have a worse goal difference, which, to be honest, is almost impossible to overcome. But that doesn't mean the opponents won't strive for it.
Frank Schmidt's side has already made a successful attempt to level the difference. In the last round, the team scored three times against Union while keeping their own net intact. However, reliable defense is not characteristic of Heidenheim: the club has conceded in 13 of their last 17 Bundesliga matches.
Werder finds it easier to score on the road. The team has scored at least two goals in 7 of their last 9 league matches. However, Werder has conceded 17 times during this stretch. Overall, Ole Werner's side has 56 goals against them – the most in the top half of the standings.
Considering these facts, my prediction: Total over 2.5 goals
